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Record case numbers show Alberta is at a critical point in the battle against COVID-19 while public health experts warn that the danger of Omicron infections must not be underplayed.

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin spoke frankly for nearly an hour late Thursday amid growing alarm over Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine, a crisis that's deepened as the Kremlin has stiffened its insistence on border security guarantees and test fired hypersonic missiles to underscore its demands.

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin spoke Thursday amid growing alarm over Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine, a simmering crisis that has become further complicated in recent days as the Kremlin has stepped up its calls for security guarantees and test-fired hypersonic missiles to underscore its demands.

Arviat hunter Ernie Eetak survived five days on Nunavut's tundra in –30C temperatures, wind chill and a blizzard. He credits traditional clothing with saving his life and says the amputation of both his hands won't stop him from hunting to help feed his community.

CBC Sports' daily newsletter goes through all the COVID-19 checks and balances athletes who test positive between now and the Olympics must face just to get to Beijing.

The federal government announced today that the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit — which gives temporary income support to people who cannot work due to a COVID-19 lockdown — is open for applications.

Prince Andrew wasn't on trial in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case, but experts say her conviction is bad news for the man who is ninth in line to the British throne.

The Ontario government is restricting eligibility for PCR testing and shortening the required self-isolation period for fully vaccinated people infected with COVID-19.

Afghanistan's former president Ashraf Ghani said he had no choice but to abruptly leave Kabul as the Taliban closed in and denied an agreement was in the works for a peaceful takeover, disputing the accounts of former Afghan and U.S. officials.

Canada's national women's soccer team earned team of the year honours from The Canadian Press on Thursday.

Over 10 per cent of a remote First Nation's population in northwestern Ontario has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the community of fewer than 400 people to declare a state of emergency and go into lockdown.

More than 10 per cent of a remote First Nation's population in northwestern Ontario has tested positive for COVID-19, leading the community of fewer than 400 people to declare a state of emergency and go into lockdown.

A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario with fewer than 400 people on reserve has declared a state of emergency and gone into lockdown amid rapidly rising COVID-19 case numbers.

CPP contributions are jumping higher than expected in 2022. That's because Canada's average income rose — the pandemic leaving many lower-wage workers out of the economy.

Quebec is once again imposing a curfew in an effort to curb the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, as well as closing restaurant dining rooms, delaying the reopening of schools and closing non-essential businesses on Sundays. 

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon wished Canadians a Happy New Year and discussed the fight against COVID-19, climate change and reconciliation efforts with Indigenous communities.

Ontario is delaying the start of school by two days to Wednesday, Jan. 5, as well as tightening access to PCR and rapid testing amid expected widespread community transmission of the Omicron variant.

Canada's Brigette Lacquette is the first Indigenous woman to scout for an NHL team.

Staff shortages are one of several converging issues the industry is dealing with, alongside public health restrictions and "operator fatigue,

With the Omicron variant causing COVID-19 cases numbers to soar across the country, early research suggests it is not causing higher levels of hospitalization.

With the Omicron variant causing COVID-19 cases numbers to soar across the country, early research suggests it is not causing higher levels of hospitalization.

Iranian state television says Tehran has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier bearing three devices into space, though it's unclear if any object entered orbit around the Earth.

Robert McGregor showed hundreds of houses in his career as a real estate agent, but none quite like the little old house in Belmont, N.S.

Two friends from London fell in love with Vancouver and the West Coast vibe so much when they visited two years ago that they decided to open a Vancouver-themed restaurant in the British capital that has become popular with Canadian expats.

Two friends from London fell in love with Vancouver and the West Coast vibe so much when they visited two years ago that they decided to open a Vancouver-themed restaurant in the British capital that has become popular with Canadian expats.

Forty years ago, a Canada Council grant allowed Bernard Neumann to move from Montreal to Cremona, Italy, to apprentice. He’s now one of world’s top violin makers and restorers.

New temporary restrictions now in effect at long-term care homes in Ontario are meant to keep residents and staff safe from the COVID-19 Omicron variant. These families say the move is difficult to accept.

After years of criticism, the RCMP now says it has cleared its backlog of public complaints and is in the midst of implementing recommendations coming from its watchdog agency — but some of the complainants are no longer alive to see the results.

The pandemic convinced me to keep riding all through last winter. It was a challenge that I’m not sure I would have otherwise taken up, but I’m proud I did. Bring on this winter, writes Ele Pawelski.

Human rights advocates are calling on Canada to intervene and provide diplomatic aid to Cantopop star and Canadian citizen Denise Ho, who was arrested Wednesday alongside six journalists in Hong Kong.

An Edmonton research project is enlisting new recruits to harass urban coyotes in the streets.

Forty years ago, a Canada Council grant allowed Bernard Neumann to move from Montreal to Cremona, Italy, to apprentice. He’s now one of world’s top violin makers and restorers.

Cantopop star and Canadian citizen Denise Ho was released on bail Thursday afternoon following 36 hours of detainment in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong police have formally charged two people from an online pro-democracy news outlet with sedition, a day after the outlet said it would cease operations following a police raid on its office and seven arrests.

Infectious diseases specialists Dr. Zain Chagla and Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti answer questions about COVID-19, including whether the Omicron variant could be a turning point for the pandemic.

Every day, The National highlights a moment worth celebrating — from amazing people doing amazing things to touching acts of kindness and human spirit. These are the Top 10 most-liked of those Moments in 2021, according to our social audience.

Every day, The National highlights a moment worth celebrating — from amazing people doing amazing things to touching acts of kindness and human spirit. These are the Top 10 most-liked of those Moments in 2021, according to our social audience.

As extreme weather events become increasingly common, experts are warning homeowners to start preparing for the impacts of climate change. For most people, safety planning is as easy as going to the hardware store.

World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is warning against downplaying Omicron's seriousness as major nations in Europe, along with the U.S., announce record-breaking daily COVID-19 case counts.

Dec. 29, 2021: COVID-19 forces the cancellation of the 2022 World Junior hockey championships. Plus, prepping your home for climate change.

Canada's border agency says it is temporarily closing two ports of entry in the Atlantic region due to COVID-19.

The extreme cold that has gripped the Lower Mainland for almost a week is making survival tough for the littlest bird in B.C.

Aspiring top dogs (and their owners) will have to wait for the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this year, the organization says, pointing to surging COVID-19 cases in New York as the reason for the postponement.