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Amid the finger-pointing over the failures in Afghanistan, British lawmakers are examining the country's relationship with the U.S. — and whether it's still a reliable ally.

If you’re away from home on election day and during advance polls, you can still vote in the federal election — and a mail-in ballot isn’t your only option.

The latest attacks happened on the first day of the park being closed between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. due to a spike in coyotes biting people.

Manitoba's controversial education reform bill and four other pieces of legislation delayed by the opposition NDP will not move forward to a vote, Kelvin Goertzen, the new premier for the next two months, announced on Wednesday.

Manitoba's controversial education reform bill and four other pieces of legislation delayed by the opposition NDP will not move forward to a vote, Kelvin Goertzen, the new premier for the next two months, announced on Wednesday.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with straight-sets victories on Wednesday in New York.

Britain's media regulator on Wednesday cleared TV personality and journalist Piers Morgan of any violations for making comments about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, that drew more than 50,000 viewer complaints, the largest number ever received by the watchdog agency. 

An Edmonton elder and knowledge keeper dedicated to keeping Cree traditions alive for the next generation has died from complications of COVID-19.

The NDP says Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau needs to drop southwestern Ontario candidate Raj Saini in light of allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward young female staffers that spanned his six years in office.

The Liberal Party released its election platform today — an ambitious document that offers billions in new spending to address both long-standing policy problems and new ones that have emerged during the past 19 months of the pandemic crisis.

The Liberal Party released its election platform today — an ambitious document that offers billions in new spending to address both long-standing policy problems and new ones that have emerged during the past 19 months of the pandemic crisis.

A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, but the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.

A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect at midnight, but the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to act on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.

Shipping bottlenecks, supply chain nightmares and a continuing shortage of semiconductors have pushed up costs of just about everything — and experts say we're still a long way away from any sort of relief for Canadian businesses and consumers.

Weather disasters such as hurricanes, floods and droughts are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s, the United Nations weather agency reports. But they are killing fewer people. Here's why.

Weather disasters such as hurricanes, floods and droughts are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s, the United Nations weather agency reports.

Alberta's Canadian Energy Centre appears ready to be vocal again, planning a new campaign to "change perceptions" about the province's oil and gas industry and build what it's calling a social movement in its support.

Across Louisiana and parts of Mississippi battered by Hurricane Ida, lights came back on for a fortunate few, some corner stores opened their doors and crews cleared fallen trees and debris from a growing number of roadways Wednesday — small signs of progress amid the monumental task of repairing the damage inflicted by the storm.

Louisiana residents still reeling from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ida scrambled for food, gas, water and relief from the sweltering heat as thousands of line workers toiled to restore electricity and officials vowed to set up more sites where people could get free meals and cool off.

An Irishtown, N.B., man says he and his family were left shaken after he was allegedly attacked and subjected to racist slurs during a road rage encounter that his daughter caught on camera just outside of Moncton on Sunday.

Meadow Lake schoolteacher Delane Graham shot and killed his estranged wife, Charlene Graham, before turning the gun on himself Monday afternoon, according to Charlene's family. A sister tried to save Charlene's life and ended up running to save her own.

A man is expected to face an assault charge in connection with a case of road rage in the Moncton area on Sunday, RCMP say.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is slated to announce his government's impending proof-of-vaccination system — commonly called a COVID-19 vaccine passport — for the province today, his office has confirmed.

Canada's Aurélie Rivard and Greg Stewart each claimed a gold medal and shattered records at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Here's more of what you missed on Wednesday.

More students in India will be able to step inside a classroom for the first time in nearly 18 months on Wednesday, as authorities gave the green light to partially reopen more schools despite apprehension from some parents and signs that infections are picking up again.

In Alberta, COVID-19 hospitalizations are up, case counts are up, and anxiety, too. Schools are reopening, some workplaces are returning, vaccinations are lagging. "Best Summer Ever" hats, meanwhile, are still for sale on the United Conservative Party website. And there sits an empty podium. 

Ivermectin is a Nobel Prize-winning anti-parasitic drug that has improved the health of millions. But there's a shortage of the drug in Canada, as global demand surges due to unproven claims that the medicine can be used to treat COVID-19.

Allergists say they are seeing a flood of new patients with concerns about potential allergic reactions to ingredients in COVID-19 vaccines but insist virtually everyone can still get a shot safely.

A Vancouver woman is calling on Elections Canada to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for poll workers before doors open to in-person voters for the federal election later this month. But the agency says adequate COVID-19 safety measures will be in place.

Drugs have cost Justin Todd, and more than once. Following a jail sentence in 2020, he focused on education and will now attend university.

Canada’s Aurélie Rivard has struck gold for a second time in Tokyo, swimming to first place in the women's S10 400-metre freestyle on Wednesday. 

Canada's western provinces are largely driving the country's fourth wave of COVID-19 cases, and physicians are now raising the alarm — saying lax and late public health measures helped spark a rise in serious infections that's already putting pressure on hospitals and impacting patient care.

It’s time for Alberta to make COVID-19 vaccines and information about them more accessible to people in rural and northern communities, public health experts say, as provincial data shows uptake in those areas lags behind urban centres.

Starting today, proof of vaccination will be as much of a daily necessity in Quebec when leaving the house as a wallet or house keys.

Months ago, Israel had wrestled down its daily COVID-19 case counts to double digits. This week, it spiked to around 11,000. This reversal of fortune provides lessons for countries like Canada about what mistakes to avoid as it faces a fourth wave.

Are you a post-secondary student who will be living on campus on election day? Read this college and university voting guide to figure out how to cast your ballot in the 2021 federal election.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh claimed that the Liberal government "profited" off of interest on federal student loans. CBC News asks an expert whether that's true, false or somewhere in between.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh claimed that the Liberal government "profited" off of interest on federal student loans. CBC News asks an expert whether that's true, false or somewhere in between.

Black psychologists say there are not enough racially diverse professionals in the field to meet the mental health needs of people of colour in Canada.

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Greg Stewart has won gold in the men's F46 shot put for Canada's second gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Greg Stewart has won gold in the men's F46 shot put for Canada's second gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.

Canada defeats the U.S. to claim the gold medal in the women's hockey world championship on Tuesday in Calgary.

The eighth day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games features Para swimming, Para athletics, wheelchair basketball and more. Here's the latest on those events and all the other action happening in Japan.

The eighth day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games features Para swimming, Para athletics, wheelchair basketball and more. Here's the latest on those events and all the other action happening in Japan.

A national survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians planned to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when the country's rollout began, but intentions were lower among certain demographics, including residents of Alberta and racialized communities.

Quebec provincial police issued an Amber Alert on Tuesday as they searched for a missing 3-year-old boy they say was abducted by a 36-year-old man.

Quebec provincial police looking for a missing three-year-old boy expanded the search area Wednesday, one day after they issued an Amber Alert for the child they say was abducted by a 36-year-old man.

Quebec provincial police looking for a missing three-year-old boy expanded the search area Wednesday, one day after they issued an Amber Alert for the child they say was abducted by a 36-year-old man.

Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet praised Quebec's equality between men and women and raised his allegiance to Bill 21 on Tuesday's campaign trail. But in the same breath, Blanchet found himself preventing one of his party's female candidates from speaking to the media.