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The White House ousted two figures central in the Democrats' impeachment case against U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday. 

An incident in which a funeral home employee dragged a body along the floor of a refrigerated trailer breached protocol but was a "one-time incident" at an overwhelmed Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, an investigation has concluded.

About 80 people in the village of Guernsey, Sask. were forced from their homes after a train carrying crude oil crashed on Feb. 6. The evacuation order was lifted on Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. CST.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe — two of Justin Trudeau's fiercest critics at the provincial level — say hostile relations with the federal Liberal government appear to be on the mend.

Canadian health officials are asking travellers who have returned from the Hubei province of China to go into voluntary self-isolation for up to 14 days — even if they show no symptoms of the coronavirus.

Hassan Diab has filed his statement of claim seeking $90 million from the federal government over the role Canada played in his extradition to France — but his lawyer says the best outcome for everyone would be a speedy out of court settlement.

The United Nations weather agency said Friday that an Argentine research base on the northern tip of Antarctica is reporting a temperature that, if confirmed, could be a record high for the icy continent.

Via Rail cancelled 28 trains between Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto on Friday, after protesters blocked a railway in support of the We'tsuwet'en First Nation in B.C., and its standoff with the RCMP. 

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his former cabinet colleague John Baird is seriously considering a run for the Conservative leadership.

No one was expecting a group hug after Mitt Romney's emotional speech on the Senate floor announcing he'd be voting to remove U.S. President Donald Trump from office. But the swiftness with which the Utah senator was both exalted and vilified shows the depths of the country's political tribalism.

No one was expecting a group hug after Mitt Romney's emotional speech on the Senate floor announcing he'd be voting to remove U.S. President Donald Trump from office. But the swiftness with which the Utah senator was both exalted and vilified shows the depths of the country's political tribalism.

Ian Anderson, the president and CEO of Trans Mountain, is set to announce Friday the projected cost of building the pipeline expansion has significantly increased from an initial cost estimate of $7.4 billion to $12.6 billion, CBC News has learned.

Canada's economy added 34,500 jobs last month, enough to push the jobless rate down to 5.5 per cent.

Indigenous basketball players are speaking out after a First Nations community tournament banned most media outlets from covering any negative aspects the games.

Boeing narrowly missed a "catastrophic failure" during its December flight test of an unmanned space taxi that was cut short by an unrelated problem, a NASA safetyreview panel has found.

The National Indigenous Law Students Association has organized a demonstration beginning with a vigil at the University of Ottawa. 

The Alberta government wants nearly 24,000 government employees to accept a one per cent wage rollback in the first year of a four-year collective agreement, followed by three years of wage freezes.

RCMP moved farther into the territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation on Friday, and started dismantling a fortified gate as a tense standoff continued with opponents of the Coastal GasLink pipeline who have defied a B.C. Supreme Court order to clear the way. 

People staying at the Gidimt’en checkpoint in Wet’suwet’en territory don’t know when the RCMP will show up again, but they expect it will happen soon.

People staying at the Gidimt’en checkpoint in Wet’suwet’en territory don’t know when the RCMP will show up again, but they expect it will happen soon.

RCMP moved farther into the territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation on Friday, and started dismantling a fortified gate as a tense standoff continued with opponents of the Coastal GasLink pipeline who have defied a B.C. Supreme Court order to clear the way. 

No one on board the airlift from Wuhan, China that landed at CFB Trenton in Ontario Friday morning showed symptoms of the coronavirus or any other illness during the flight, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said today.

No one on board the airlift from Wuhan, China that landed at CFB Trenton in Ontario Friday morning showed symptoms of the coronavirus or any other illness during the flight, Health Minister Patty Hajdu said today.

Thursday's early-morning train derailment two kilometres east of Guernsey, Sask., was the second Canadian Pacific Railway crude oil crash to happen near the small hamlet in less than two months.

A Marketplace investigation found illegal skin-whitening products on store shelves across Canada — and the messaging might not be the only thing toxic about them.

Canada has invested about two million dollars in its campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council. Now, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is investing more than a week of his own time on a trip that aims to corral African votes for Canada's bid.

The Bloc Québécois says the federal government has no business granting cash to Quebec-based organizations challenging its 'hijab ban' law, Bill 21. It used to feel quite differently about the topic.

A Marketplace investigation found illegal skin-whitening products on store shelves across Canada — and the messaging might not be the only thing toxic about them.

Though 1917 — the First World War epic touting 10 Oscar nominations — is a British movie about British soldiers, both its historical accuracy and cinematography have significant Canadian contributions.

Teddy bears and colouring books — certainly not an everyday sight at CFB Trenton's motel for military personnel. But it's part of the effort to make a home for the 176 Canadians airlifted from the coronavirus-affected region of Wuhan, China who now face two weeks of quarantine on the base.

Evidence shows travel bans have played a limited role in managing the spread of disease in past outbreaks and they have big drawbacks, says Dr. Vivek Goel.

Canada's front-line frigates have suffered a string of minor onboard fires over the last two years. The Royal Canadian Navy has released a summary of the 10 incidents following a request by CBC News. At least one defence expert says the incidents should serve as a wake-up call for the Liberal government.

The Associated Press has said that it is unable to declare a winner of Iowa's Democratic caucuses, as seven candidates prepare to debate tonight in New Hampshire, site of next week's primary.

The Associated Press said Thursday that it is unable to declare a winner of Iowa's Democratic caucuses.

Five more Canadians on a cruise ship that has been quarantined off the coast of Japan have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total on board the vessel to seven.

Alyssa Nakken stole a quick glance out a window high above the ballpark toward McCovey Cove on a picture-perfect day and grinned. She is honoured to take on the challenge — and embrace the responsibility — of being the first female major league coach.

Canadian public health officials stress that the risk of contracting the coronavirus in this country remains low. But Canadians want information about the disease and how to avoid getting it.

Canadian public health officials stress that the risk of contracting the coronavirus in this country remains low. But Canadians want information about the disease and how to avoid getting it.