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The Canadian Coast Guard and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in B.C. are evacuating crew members of a vessel that lost 40 of its shipping containers Friday, after reports of a fire on board Saturday morning.

The Canadian Coast Guard and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in B.C. have evacuated crew members from a vessel off Victoria that lost 40 of its shipping containers Friday, after a fire on board Saturday.

The Canadian Coast Guard and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in B.C. have evacuated crew members from a vessel off Victoria that lost 40 of its shipping containers Friday, after a fire on board Saturday.

The gun used in a fatal shooting on a movie set in New Mexico earlier this week had been declared safe to use by a crew member just before it was discharged, court records show. The shooting happened hours after some workers walked off the job to protest safety conditions on set.

Oscar Peterson: Black + White tells the story of how a working class Montrealer became an internationally renowned jazz musician and influenced other greats like Herbie Hancock and Billy Joel along the way.

Rogers Communications says it rejected a move by former chair Edward Rogers to name a slate of new directors because it contravened laws in British Columbia.

An order to declare 10 foreign ambassadors persona non grata Saturday was Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's response to last week's diplomatic call for the release of philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala, jailed since 2017 without having been convicted of a crime.

An order to declare 10 foreign ambassadors persona non grata Saturday was Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's response to last week's diplomatic call for the release of philanthropist and businessman Osman Kavala, jailed since 2017 without having been convicted of a crime.

Canada's privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien said Friday his office had received a number of complaints about the government's mandatory vaccination policy in the federal public service.

Matteo Salvini, known for an 'Italians first' policy, is charged with kidnapping and abuse of office in connection with the illegal detention of 147 migrants aboard their rescue boat in August 2019.

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces will be deployed to Saskatchewan to help battle the province's fourth wave of COVID-19, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said.

Maddy Harms, 21, has set out to create a Halloween-inspired makeup look every day in October.

If you've ever wondered the secret to staying young, Harry Mitchell may be onto something. He's celebrating his 100th birthday today. He's survived cancer, a terrible accident, and COVID-19. He says his love for dancing has put him back on his feet through the tough times.

Patient attendant turned to doctor for advice about vaccination but even once she had been persuaded, it took a month to take the leap and be inoculated.

Canadians concerned over waning immunity from COVID-19 vaccines, breakthrough infections and the need for booster shots in the general public could benefit from a dose of some important context.

Conflicts between transgender and women's rights do exist, but that doesn’t mean we should censor discussion and debate, writes Jessica Triff.

The House of Commons is a workplace unlike any other. But the sandstone walls of Parliament are not immune to the reality of a global pandemic. So sooner or later, the House was going to face the same issue now confronting every other institution and establishment in the country: whether to require that its occupants be vaccinated and what the consequences of such a requirement might be.

It's been more than a month since the Taliban forbid Afghan girls in grades higher than six from going to school. The Taliban called it a temporary measure, but fears among Afghan women are growing that the harsh rule of the 1990s is again taking hold.

In our zeal to help children catch up academically after learning remotely during parts of the pandemic, and to minimize the spread of COVID-19 at schools, a leading researcher says we may be neglecting the most important subject of all — recess.

Pets owned by people experiencing homelessness are just as healthy as animals owned by other people, according to a new North American study from Community Vet Outreach and the University of Guelph in Ontario.

A new climate alliance led by Denmark and Costa Rica is pushing countries to set a date for the end of oil and gas extraction in their countries — but Canada seems unlikely to join.

NATO defence ministers engaged in what was undoubtedly a painful (if somewhat perfunctory) soul-searching exercise over Afghanistan in their first full-fledged meeting since the Taliban seized the country last summer.

Indigenous physicians say it's key to recognize the history of colonialism and trauma that's behind vaccine mistrust in some First Nations communities to boost COVID-19 vaccine rates.

Worried about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Montreal patient attendant Monique Dupriez turned to her co-worker Dr. Ingrid Marchand for advice, but the process wasn't fast or easy. Even once she'd been persuaded, it took Dupriez a month to take the leap and actually be inoculated.

Fall is in full swing across Canada. Here's a selection of fall foliage that CBC photographers, video producers and others have captured in recent days.

Michael Carey Abadin, 19, who holds Canadian citizenship, is in a Cuban jail accused of throwing a rock through the window of a police car during pro-democracy protests. His mother says he has contracted COVID, hepatitis and herpes and appears to be in poor shape. Cuba has denied Canada consular visits.

Bulk buying, couponing and urban farming are three ways of fighting high food prices, tied to inflation. But experts say community organizations and individuals can’t solve the problem of hunger and poverty on their own.

A Vancouver-based climate change workshop is empowering ordinary citizens to take climate action in their own neighbourhood. The program aims to bridge the gaps between complex science, distant policy making and individual climate action.

Bulk buying, couponing and urban farming are three ways of fighting high food prices, tied to inflation. But experts say community organizations and individuals can’t solve the problem of hunger and poverty on their own.

U.S. health regulators say kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children and caused no unexpected safety issues, as the country weighs beginning vaccinations in youngsters.

For years when asked about his dream project Canadian director Denis Villeneuve would talk about Dune. After a long wait Villeneuve's adaptation is in theatres offering fans stunning settings and families fueding over a priceless resource.

Ian Hanomansing talks to two Canadians experiencing supply chain shortages about what it means for their own business and for consumers.

Ski resorts across Canada are struggling to find enough specialized workers and hospitality employees to be able to run at full capacity this winter. With their reliance on foreign workers, and those workers being unable to get visas in time, they are not able to employ as many people as they need to.

A former self-described 'anti-vaxxer' says he regrets not listening to the science as his wife lies in a medically induced coma 800 kilometres from home. 

A former self-described anti-vaxxer says he regrets not listening to the science as his pregnant wife lies in a medically induced coma 1,200 kilometres from home. 

A former self-described anti-vaxxer says he regrets not listening to the science as his pregnant wife lies in a medically-induced coma 1,200 kilometres from home. 

Many students in Ontario are back in classrooms this fall, but some are still online, and some teachers are teaching both groups at the same time. The hybrid model is causing challenges for both students and teachers alike.

Pfizer publicly released data from its coronavirus vaccine trial appearing to show that it's both safe and effective for children aged five to 11. But that data is now being reviewed by regulators, and parents want to carefully weigh the risks.

Oct. 22, 2021 | Shock after Alec Baldwin fires a prop gun on a movie set that wound up killing the cinematographer and injuring the director. Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada will have enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine to vaccinate every child between 5 and 11 after Health Canada approval. Plus, how the global supply chain issues are affecting Canadian businesses and consumers.

The annual pop-culture convention, which was postponed in August by COVID-19 restrictions, returns with a limited edition at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

U.S. health officials may have solved the mystery of how four people in different states came down with a serious tropical disease even though none had travelled internationally: an aromatherapy spray imported from India.