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After a recount, Liberal incumbent MP Brenda Shanahan will hold onto the riding of Châteauguay–Lacolle, winning by only 12 votes and defeating Bloc Québécois candidate Patrick O'Hara who was at first declared the winner.

The latest on the coronavirus outbreak for October 6th.

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is being investigated by the NHL over allegations that he submitted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card, according to media reports.

Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people every year, mostly children under five. The World Health Organization is endorsing Mosquirix, the only approved vaccine against the disease, in addition to the continued use of bednets and spraying.

My mother’s angioplasty at the age of 54 was a wake-up call for me to better understand and manage my health, writes Hina Husain.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the military "still doesn't get it" when it comes to sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Live streaming video service Twitch has been hacked in a breach that has exposed the financial information of some of the people who use it.

Live streaming video service Twitch has been hacked in a breach that has exposed the financial information of many of the people who use it.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said travelling for a family vacation to Tofino, B.C., last week on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was a mistake.

YouTube said it has removed R&B singer R. Kelly's channels from its video platform, distancing itself from the singer who was convicted of sex trafficking last month.

B.C.'s seniors advocate says the province must expand paid sick-leave provisions for staff, hire more registered nurses, eliminate shared rooms and increase the scope and frequency of COVID-19 testing in order to prevent further outbreaks and deaths from the disease.

B.C.'s seniors advocate says the province must expand paid sick-leave provisions for staff, hire more registered nurses, eliminate shared rooms and increase the scope and frequency of COVID-19 testing in order to prevent further outbreaks and deaths from the disease.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled his government's mandatory vaccine policy today — a mandate that will require public servants to either get their shots by month's end or be forced into an unpaid leave of absence. All would-be travellers must also be fully vaccinated by Oct. 30 to board planes, trains or marine vessels.

The National Women’s Soccer League is reeling from sexual harassment and misconduct allegations involving one of its most prominent coaches, and the fallout has led to series of firings and resignations. Here's what you need to know.

The RCMP officer who shot and killed an armed Inuk man five years ago in Gjoa Haven says he pulled the trigger because he feared for his own safety, his partner and those living in the remote Nunavut community.

More than 30 national and provincial health organizations are trying to decide which of the devastating effects COVID-19 has had on Canadian health care they should tackle first.

More than 30 national and provincial health organizations are trying to decide which of the devastating effects COVID-19 has had on Canadian health care they should tackle first.

Canadian military nurses will begin work at an Edmonton hospital today to help alleviate pressure on a critical care unit overburdened with COVID-19 patients.

With record numbers of military flights near Taiwan over the last week, China has been showing a new intensity and military sophistication as it steps up its harassment of the island it claims as its own and asserts its territorial ambitions in the region.

A Toronto teacher was found not guilty in the drowning of a 15-year-old student during a 2017 school canoe trip after a judge ruled Wednesday that his actions weren't a "marked and substantial departure" from the reasonable standard of care.

An increasing number of severely malnourished children from the Afghan countryside are flocking to a Kabul children's hospital after international aid for rural clinics dried up.

The U.S. is increasing the number of at-home COVID-19 tests that will be available in the coming months, as part of an effort to catch more asymptomatic infections.

Yukon researchers are putting the finishing touches on an alert system that will notify the territorial government when there is a threat to drivers on the Alaska Highway from permafrost thaw or extreme weather events.

The city of Dawson Creek, B.C., has removed a previously published portion of a recent city council meeting video after it began circulating in COVID-19 disinformation groups worldwide.

Author Andrew Hunter has posted dozens of signs around the community of Dundas remembering a former slave, but the City of Hamilton says they violate a bylaw that could come with fines.

The Canadian Blood Services says it has received many questions from people wondering if they can donate blood if they haven't been fully vaccinated.

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been won by scientists David MacMillan of the U.S. and Benjamin List of Germany for developing a "new and ingenious" tool for molecule building.

As American and Canadian authorities ramped up investigations into rogue Montreal-based money transfer mogul Firoz Patel in 2017, he flew to the United Arab Emirates and set up a secret offshore corporation, leaked documents obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists show.

Faced with opposition from commercial fishers who say its livelihood fishery is a threat to conservation, the Sipekne'katik First Nation is conducting its own study to determine how fishing outside the commercial lobster season will impact the stock in Nova Scotia's St. Marys Bay.

Despite the fact that more than 80 per cent of eligible Canadians are now vaccinated against COVID-19, infectious disease specialists from across the country agree that people still need to be careful about gathering to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Customers who bought new appliances during the pandemic say they've been waiting several months for them to arrive. Business experts and retailers attribute it to ongoing global supply-chain challenges, with shipping delays, product shortages and higher prices expected to last into 2022.

CBC News spoke with teenage girls who acknowledged Instagram can exacerbate body-image issues but can also play an important role in connecting with others and sharing information on significant world events.

Jessica Rickard says it took months and multiple visits to Health Sciences North (HSN) to finally be diagnosed and treated for bronchitis. She's not alone in her experiences as an Indigenous person who's sought help from the Sudbury, Ont., hospital, which says it is "dedicated to providing a culturally safe environment." 

Faced with opposition from commercial fishers who say its livelihood fishery is a threat to conservation, the Sipekne'katik First Nation is conducting its own study to determine how fishing outside the commercial lobster season will impact the stock in Nova Scotia's St. Marys Bay.

If the U.S. Supreme Court soon overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, the country could see archipelagos of abortion access — and the next battle will be over travel across state lines for procedures. It's happening in Texas.

If the U.S. Supreme Court soon overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, the country could see archipelagos of abortion access — and the next battle will be over travel across state lines for procedures. It's happening in Texas.

The survival drama Squid Game has gotten international attention for its focus on economic inequality. But UCLA’s Suk-Young Kim explains that this globally relatable horror show is also uniquely Korean in its approach.

Former federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May is speaking out on internal party politics after the party's poor performance in last month's election.

Amid a growing public backlash and mounting anger from sexual assault survivors, the military has pulled Maj.-Gen. Peter Dawe from his new role working on the military's response to reviews of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces.

It took some time and convincing, but Jason Lerato is now vaccinated, a testament to the patience and persuasive efforts by two of his family members who work in health care.

A group of University of British Columbia researchers, set on uncovering the mysteries of the deep, have discovered a poorly known type of transient orca that preys on grey whale calves and other large sea mammals.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will on Wednesday unveil details of his government's plan to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory in the public service and for travellers within Canada, a source tells CBC News.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will on Wednesday unveil details of his government's plan to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory in the public service and for travellers within Canada, a source tells CBC News.

The Pandora Papers reveal that former world figure skating champ Elvis Stojko had a multimillion-dollar insurance policy in a trust in Belize. He says it's the first he's hearing that his money went there.

The Pandora Papers reveal that former world figure skating champ Elvis Stojko had a multimillion-dollar insurance policy in a trust in Belize. He says it's the first he's hearing that his money went there.