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Misinformation and disinformation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic has been surging online in recent weeks, along with cyber attacks on hospitals, says the head of one of the world's tech giants.

Canadian hotels are tightening up their cleaning protocols and hoping to welcome some pandemic-fatigued travellers desperate to get out of the house for a few days this summer.

Organized crime groups have adapted their illegal operations to the COVID-19 pandemic and are successfully scamming Canadians, according to the RCMP. Experts say they are behind cyberscams and the trade in counterfeit and substandard medical goods.

Mink farms that supply furs to the overseas luxury fashion market have been pummeled by bad prices. But upwards of $100 million in provincial and federal bailouts haven't saved the sector.

The federal government is postponing the release of an action plan on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, which was expected next month to mark the one-year anniversary of the national inquiry's final report.

The Quebec government is coming to the rescue of Cirque du Soleil, pledging to loan up to $200 million US to support the live entertainment giant whose operations remain paralyzed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The confrontation in question began early Monday morning when Christian Cooper said he noticed Amy Cooper had let her dog off its leash in the Ramble, a secluded section of Central Park popular with birdwatchers.

The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is set to make a televised address at 4:30 p.m. ET about what hockey will look like if the NHL can resume the season this summer, including a 24-team straight-to-playoffs format.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province has launched an investigation that could lead to criminal charges against five long-term care homes rocked by COVID-19.

Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander's video provoked widespread outrage with footage that showed the man pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck.

Four Minneapolis officers involved in the arrest of a black man who died in police custody were fired Tuesday, hours after a bystander's video provoked widespread outrage with footage that showed the man pleading that he could not breathe as a white officer knelt on his neck.

As hot and muggy weather descends on Montreal, Public Health Director Mylène Drouin asks for splash pads to be opened to keep kids cool but acknowledges the threat of the spread of the coronavirus limits the options for many vulnerable people.

With the temperature starting to climb Tuesday, recommendations from a report into Montreal's deadly 2018 heat wave will be difficult to carry out, given the restrictions still in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Canadian military has drawn the curtain back on horrific allegations of elder abuse in five Ontario long-term care homes, with reports of residents being bullied, drugged and left for hours and days in soiled bedding.

The Canadian military has drawn the curtain back on horrific allegations of elder abuse in five Ontario long-term care homes, with reports of residents being bullied, drugged and left for hours and days in soiled bedding.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is releasing her latest book as a free online serial for kids "needing distraction during the strange and difficult time we're passing through" — and she's calling on fans to help create illustrations for an eventual print version.

The husband of a woman who died accidentally in an office of former congressman Joe Scarborough two decades ago is demanding that Twitter remove U.S. President Donald Trump's tweets suggesting Scarborough, now a fierce Trump critic, murdered her.

The chief of Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., says an RCMP officer was asked to leave his community earlier this month, after it came to light the constable had pleaded guilty to sexual assault several years ago.

The chief of Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., says an RCMP officer was asked to leave his community earlier this month, after it came to light the constable had pleaded guilty to sexual assault several years ago.

The Canada Pension Plan earned a return of 3.1 per cent after expenses during the financial year ended March 31, the board that manages the fund's money reported Tuesday.

The Canada Pension Plan earned a return of 3.1 per cent after expenses during the financial year ended March 31, the board that manages the fund's money reported Tuesday.

More than 40 flights carrying personal protective equipment have arrived in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, as countries around the world engage in a mad scramble to procure the critical items.

Stanley Ho, the Macau casino tycoon who was considered the father of modern gambling in China, died Tuesday in Hong Kong, his daughter Pansy Ho said. He was 98.

The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed Tuesday the body of a third fisherman was found late Tuesday morning, as a search and rescue mission continued for one other man.

Scotiabank posted a profit of $1.32 billion in the three months up to the end of April, a fall of more than 40 per cent from last year's level as the bank had to set aside twice as much money for bad loans.

Scotiabank posted a profit of $1.32 billion in the three months up to the end of April, a fall of more than 40 per cent from last year's level as the bank had to set aside twice as much money for loans that are not currently being paid back.

Scotiabank posted a profit of $1.32 billion in the three months up to the end of April, a fall of more than 40 per cent from last year's level as the bank had to set aside twice as much money for bad loans.

An elder in Smithers has been awarded $55,000 after she sued an RCMP constable and Canada's Attorney General for injuries she suffered in a take down over false shoplifting allegations.

An elder in Smithers has been awarded $55,000 after she sued an RCMP constable and Canada's Attorney General for injuries she suffered in a take down over false shoplifting allegations.

Police say the Greater Toronto Area has been a staging ground for violence in recent months, with rival tow truck companies allegedly fighting over profits from the towing of vehicles and frauds committed after the initial tow.

COVID-19 appears to be infectious only for the first eight days after patients experience symptoms, Winnipeg researchers conclude in a study that has implications for the way the disease is treated, isolated and prevented.

We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to [email protected] and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online and also put some questions to the experts during The National and on CBC News Network.

There can be no denying the psychological impact the pandemic will have on health workers and their families, writes Scott Maxwell.

Washington's pending withdrawal from a confidence-building international treaty that permits member nations to conduct observation flights over each other's territory is going to present Canada with a difficult strategic challenge, according to one Canadian defence expert.

While U.S. and international flights coming into Canada have been significantly curtailed since the outbreak of COVID-19, thousands of passengers are still arriving at the country's airports each week.

While U.S. and other international flights coming into Canada have been significantly curtailed since the outbreak of COVID-19, thousands of passengers are still arriving at the country's airports each week.

As dental offices start to reopen across the country, they are concerned about having sufficient protective gear and protocols to safely see patients, and seeing enough of them so they can keep the office running. 

There can be no denying the psychological impact the pandemic will have on health workers and their families, writes Scott Maxwell.

Living life during a pandemic can be confusing. But experts say you can navigate how to approach different settings and activities once you know the risks.

Countries like Russia and China are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to spread disinformation, say experts. While some of the disinformation centres on the origin of the virus, some of it is offering potentially dangerous medical advice.

Alberta's United Conservative Party says it is applying for the federal wage subsidy program during the COVID-19 pandemic while the Opposition NDP says it is holding off.

Two CBC programs, flagship nightly newscast The National and documentary The Accountant of Auschwitz, led the first batch of winners Monday at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards with four awards each, as the ceremony moved online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.