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Actor Michael K. Williams, who played the beloved character Omar Little on the TV show The Wire has died. New York City police say Williams was found dead Monday afternoon at his apartment in Brooklyn. He was 54.

People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier says he violated Manitoba's quarantine requirements for people not vaccinated against COVID-19 because he believes the rule is unconstitutional.

People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier says he violated Manitoba's quarantine requirements for people not vaccinated against COVID-19 because he believes the rule is unconstitutional.

People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier says he violated Manitoba's quarantine requirements for people not vaccinated against COVID-19 because he believes the rule is unconstitutional.

The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.

Maria Sakkari has eliminated 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu in the latest-finishing women's match in tournament history to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals for the first time.

Maria Sakkari has eliminated 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu in the latest-finishing women's match in tournament history to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals for the first time.

The suspect arrested after a five-day-long Amber Alert across Quebec appeared in court by videoconference Monday morning. So far, he is facing one charge for recklessly discharging a gun. Other charges could be levelled against him when he returns to court Oct. 5.

In a discussion on students returning to classrooms this fall, parent Sophie Hargest said she's worried about children's mental health because she believes the pandemic has increased anxiety in teenagers. Post-secondary student Nicholas Seles said he hopes all his classmates are vaccinated because he doesn't want COVID-19 to spread in the classroom. (Credit: CBC/Radio-Canada/Francis Ferland)

To combat overcrowding due to tourism, Venice officials are tracking every person who sets foot in the historic Italian lagoon city.

Paulina Alexis hopes starring in the new show Reservation Dogs will inspire the next generation of Indigenous actors.

Leader of Canada’s NDP Jagmeet Singh on Monday used the occasion of Labour Day to talk about his party’s plans to make things better for workers.

Soldiers who ousted Guinean President Alpha Conde summoned his ministers and top government officials to a meeting on Monday, a day after a coup that drew international condemnation.

Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya on Monday banned government officials from leaving the country, a day after special forces soldiers deposed long-serving President Alpha Conde, drawing international condemnation.

A court in Belarus on Monday sentenced two leading opposition activists to lengthy prison terms, the latest move in the relentless crackdown Belarusian authorities have unleashed on dissent in the wake of last year's anti-government protests. 

The Taliban said on Monday they have taken control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their blitz across Afghanistan last month.

Montreal actor Moe Jeudy-Lamour stars as French-Canadian goalkeeper Thierry Zoreaux on Ted Lasso, the hit comedy series nominated for a whopping 20 Emmys. He talks about bringing a bit of himself to the role and the Canadian sports experience that prepared him to play a soccer goalie.

The Green Party will be releasing its election platform this week, ahead of Wednesday’s first national televised leaders' debate.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau’s 2015 promise to change our first-past-the-post voting system was abandoned by the party. Voters are still wondering what the main parties are saying about electoral reform during this federal election. We break down the party platforms.

The trial of Greg Fertuck, charged with murdering his estranged wife, whose body was never found, begins Tuesday at Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon. It's expected to turn on whether the judge accepts admissions Fertuck made to undercover police officers posing as criminals during a Mr. Big sting. 

Shaw Moostoos, 33, was apprehended at a home in Melfort, Sask.. on Monday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after the shooting in James Smith Cree Nation.

Shaw Moostoos, 33, was arrested at a home in Melfort, Sask.. on Monday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after the shooting in James Smith Cree Nation.

RCMP based in Melfort, Sask., are searching for a suspect after a shooting on the James Smith Cree Nation left two people dead and a third wounded. They cancelled an emergency alert issued after the shooting Sunday evening.

RCMP in Saskatchewan say they are responding to a shooting incident "involving multiple victims" on the James Smith First Nation, located about 60 kilometres east of Prince Albert.

Elections Canada uses whatever methods it can, including helicopters and ATVs, to get ballots to even the most remote locations for voters.

A veterinary supply store in Thorndale, Ont. is warning the public against the use of ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19. 

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was met with angry protests during a federal election campaign stop in Newmarket, Ont., on Sunday.