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Lisa Holton and her two young sons were passing through Yukon when they got an unwelcome reception from some people In Whitehorse.

A high-ranking official with a private long-term care company is now out of a job after she was overheard mocking the residents of a beleaguered Toronto-area care home after a virtual town hall meeting.

The deaths and serious injuries of a number of people in RCMP custody are sparking concern in north central B.C. But B.C.'s police watchdog cautions against drawing conclusions about what happened before all the evidence is in.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has shared her sadness about racial divisions in the United States, telling students at her former high school that she felt moved to speak out because the life of George Floyd mattered.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has shared her sadness about racial divisions in the United States, telling students at her former high school that she felt moved to speak out because the life of George Floyd mattered.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the possibility of e-bikes as a greener commuting option and how to achieve economic growth and lower carbon emissions simultaneously.

Three of the authors of an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients retracted the study on concerns about the quality of the data in the study.

Lucky Paras didn't have to live up to his name to get his money back from an airline for a cancelled flight. He just approached the problem from a different angle.

Calgary-based comedian and actor Andrew Phung is urging non-profit organizations not to take donations from W. Brett Wilson and says he'll boycott any that do, after taking offence at a tweet from the Calgary philanthropist and entrepreneur that he called "terrible and offensive."

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sidestepped a question on who should be held responsible after a violent arrest of an Inuk man in Kinngait, Nunavut, was captured on video.

The United States is prepared to reassess its intelligence-sharing arrangement with Canada if Huawei is given the green light to take part in building Canada's 5G networks, a State Department spokesperson said today.

The NBA's board of governors has reportedly approved a 22-team format in major step to league restarting its virus-delayed season.

Several of the top RCMP officers in the Atlantic region will be giving an update on the investigation into the shooting that killed 22 Nova Scotians in April. CBC News will carry a live stream of the broadcast starting at 2 p.m. AT.

In a media briefing Thursday, several of the top RCMP officers in the Atlantic region provided an update on the investigation into the shooting that killed 22 Nova Scotians in April.

In a media briefing Thursday, several of the top RCMP officers in the Atlantic region provided an update on the investigation into the shooting that killed 22 Nova Scotians in April.

Hockey Canada has lifted its ban on sanctioned activities and is allowing the country's 13 member organizations to individually determine when it's safe to return to action.

Seniors facing higher costs for groceries, transportation and prescriptions due to COVID-19 can expect emergency aid payments of up to $500 on July 6.

Tanya Augustine couldn’t be by her mother’s side when she died, and she is heartbroken that officials in New Brunswick denied her travel request to attend the funeral.

While new federal figures show the emergence of new cases of COVID-19 is slowing in some parts of Canada, the pandemic continues — and some regions and age groups are being hit particularly hard.

Public health officials will release updated national projections on how many more COVID-19-related illnesses and deaths Canada could witness over the next few weeks. Watch the live stream here at noon ET.

Public health officials will release updated national projections on how many more COVID-19-related illnesses and deaths Canada could witness over the next few weeks. Watch the live stream here at noon ET.

Seven months ago, Leah Adams celebrated her high school's first women's soccer title in 27 years. But now, she's unsure when she'll again be able to play the sport she loves as she and nearly 20,000 student athletes from 56 U Sports schools wait to see how the current COVID-19 situation will impact their 2020-21 varsity season.

Pandemic plus economic crisis has created a layer of stress for Albertans, says a U of A psychiatry professor. "I really believe we need to try and get ahead of that curve and say, 'How can we increase everybody's resiliency, so that we're better at dealing with it?'"

A 26-year-old Indigenous woman from British Columbia was fatally shot by a police officer she allegedly threatened during a wellness check in a northwestern New Brunswick city early Thursday. 

The number of people filing for bankruptcy fell to a record low in April, as government support programs and mortgage deferrals during the coronavirus pandemic appear to be keeping people's heads above water for now.

Canada's exports and imports plunged in April on falling oil prices and as the coronavirus pandemic shut down factories and retail stores, Statistics Canada said on Thursday, adding that the reopening of most auto assembly plants may help trade in the coming months.

A resident of a long-term care home in northern New Brunswick who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.

A resident of a long-term care home in northern New Brunswick who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.

Seeing the video of George Floyd being restrained by a police officer brought back bad memories for Jean-Claude Rukundo.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a COVID-19 vaccine must be shared by the world in order to eradicate the disease. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in his third international summit in a week as Canada campaigns for a coveted United Nation's Security Council seat on a platform of helping to rebuild the post-pandemic world.

Kay Bohemier moved from Edmonton to the United States because she fell in love with a prisoner, a violent man who promised he could change. Now she is hiding from that same man and feels like a prisoner herself.

The United Nations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are urging governments and others to unite in developing a "people's vaccine" to protect everyone against the novel coronavirus. Read on for a look at what's happening around the world Thursday, as the global case number tops 6.5 million.

The first of three memorial gatherings for George Floyd was held Thursday in Minneapolis, to mourn the man whose death has empowered a national movement to call for change in policing methods and a national dialogue on race.

Nunavut entrepreneurs are working to find space in a closed economy, while the territorial government grapples to protect its investment in private sector jobs.

Tight quarters, an expansion proposal that sat with the province for three years, and an early misunderstanding by health officials of how COVID-19 could spread. Here's what happened at the Northwood long-term care home.

Citizenship tests and ceremonies have been cancelled for more than two months due to the global pandemic, but newcomers could soon become officially Canadian through a virtual event.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is planning to spend more than $88 million to get its message out about COVID-19, CBC News has learned. But critics say the money should go to Canadians, not ads.

What species are more Canadian than moose or beavers? We now have an answer. A new report has catalogued 308 species, sub-species and varieties of plants and animals found in Canada — and nowhere else on Earth.

We're likely at the crossroads of a major restructuring of cities, towns and transportation networks, writes Adam Giambrone.

The worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism that began last week after the death of George Floyd are forcing many parents to address issues of race, privilege and injustice based on skin colour with their kids.  Here's how to do it effectively.

Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey is set to announce sweeping new technological changes to the province's justice system today, CBC News has learned.

Canada's border agency says there is “growing evidence” that organized crime groups are trying to corrupt its officers.

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.

Black entrepreneurs say they hope Canadian companies speaking out against racism are sincere about making change and will commit to sustained action.

Chinese regulators said Thursday more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease but it was unclear whether the change will defuse a fresh conflict with the Trump administration over air travel.

China tightened controls over dissidents while pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong and elsewhere sought ways to mark the 31st anniversary Thursday of the crushing of the pro-democracy movement centred on Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

Former U.S. defence secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday denounced President Donald Trump's heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests near the White House.

Legal arguments at the B.C. Supreme Court in the extradition case of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou may stretch into next year.

A second video of a violent arrest in Kelowna, B.C., shows an RCMP officer who appears to punch a suspect at least 10 times while the man is being restrained by two other officers.