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Canada Tonight's Ginella Massa speaks with Ksenia - an anti-war protestor in Russia - about what it's been like watching the war unfold from inside Russia and her hopes for a Russia without Putin.

Henry "Enrique" Tarrio, a leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group, was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a co-ordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol meant to stop Congress from certifying Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory. Meanwhile, on Tuesday federal prosecutors won a conviction on all counts in the first trial for a rioter since the attack.

Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is driving up global wheat prices as the conflict curbs exports of the crop, triggering shortages and setting the stage for worsening food inflation in Canada.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, citizens and aid groups in Warsaw, Poland, have been organizing food, aid and transit for refugees fleeing the violence.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, citizens and aid groups in Warsaw, Poland, have been organizing food, aid and transit for refugees fleeing the violence.

“[I am] pleasantly surprised to receive an award for something [I] really enjoy doing,” said David Ruben Piqtoukun. “It's like a dream come true.”

An investigative team that has been looking into sudden death cases in Thunder Bay, Ont., for years has recommended police reinvestigate an additional 14 of them, all involving Indigenous people, according to a confidential report leaked to CBC News.

An investigative team that has been looking into sudden death cases in Thunder Bay, Ont., for years has recommended police reinvestigate an additional 14 cases, all involving Indigenous people, according to a confidential report leaked to CBC News.

The CBC's Susan Ormiston explains what is being done to help people fleeing hard-hit areas of Ukraine. 'This is the beginning of a huge humanitarian aid wave coming into Ukraine," she says from a massive old tire warehouse, housing the aid.

Following pressure on social media, McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Pepsi are the latest companies suspending business in Russia.

Despite facing pressure to suspend operations in Russia, some multinational giants, such as PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, have provided no indication they plan to cut ties with the country. But today, McDonald's announced its ceasing operations in the country.

Despite facing pressure to suspend operations in Russia, some multinational giants, such as PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, have provided no indication they plan to cut ties with the country. But today, McDonald's and Starbucks announced they're ceasing operations in the country.

Every decision made by Kenney — addressing fuel costs, balancing the budget, dropping COVID restrictions, shuffling the cabinet — all need to be viewed in light of his leadership review on April 9, writes political scientist Duane Bratt.

British Columbia has amended the conditions of its environmental assessment certificate for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and told the federal government it still has concerns about its response to potential marine oil spills.

The prime ministers of three NATO countries got a chance Tuesday to see how ready their troops are to defend eastern Europe.

In a statement, Transport Canada said that the six were fined for not being fully vaccinated when they boarded the flight from Montreal to Cancun on Dec. 30.

Leslyn Lewis became a star in the Conservative Party of Canada during its last leadership race. Now she’s making another run at the leadership — this time with a political track record that places her firmly in the party's right wing.

Ontario has unveiled a new science curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 students, with a focus on “modernizing” lessons to include more hands-on learning, engineering design and coding. 

U.S. President Joe Biden was expected to announce a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports on Tuesday in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, sources familiar with the matter said.

Tuesday is International Women's Day, which is being celebrated and marked around the world. It's also an official holiday in Russia and Ukraine dating from the Soviet era. But this year the important holiday is overshadowed by the war in Ukraine.

Most asymptomatic close contacts no longer need Day 4 tests, effective immediately, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison while citing limited testing resources.

It’s going to be a pivotal week in the Conservative leadership race. Sources close to former Quebec premier Jean Charest, Ontario MP Leslyn Lewis and former MP and Brampton, Ont., Mayor Patrick Brown predict all three will formally announce their leadership bids.

It’s going to be a pivotal week in the Conservative leadership race, as sources close to former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, Ontario MP Leslyn Lewis and former MP and Brampton, Ont., Mayor Patrick Brown predict all three will formally announce their bids.

It’s going to be a pivotal week in the Conservative leadership race, as sources close to former Quebec Premier Jean Charest, Ontario MP Leslyn Lewis and former MP and Brampton, Ont., Mayor Patrick Brown predict all three will formally announce their bids.

As Patricia Espinosa prepares to step down as UN climate chief, she has a warning for the world: Russia's invasion of Ukraine must not distract leaders from the escalating climate crisis.

In a sphere that demands strength, rapid recovery and a willingness to overcome physical hurdles and overpass the mental ones, high-performing women athletes need a place to be soft and strong, writes Shireen Ahmed.

Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country.

In the days leading up to March 8 — International Women's Day — Bernice Kootoo Clarke and five other Inuit women shared parts of their paths to becoming businesswomen, politicians and community leaders.

B.C. gets most of its gasoline from Burnaby, Edmonton and Washington state, so why does supply from Russia matter? Here's an explanation.

It's that time of year again. International Women’s Day. Suddenly as women we feel special. 

Heather Stefanson says she heeded public advice when she was health minister. Questions remain about the quality of that advice, whether it ever got to her — and if it did, whether she heeded it.

Heather Stefanson says she heeded public advice when she was health minister. Questions remain about the quality of that advice, whether it ever got to her — and if it did, whether she heeded it.

Advocates and those who lost loved ones amid personal care home outbreaks say Manitoba's plan to drop a number of pandemic health protections next week will put vulnerable seniors at risk.

A new study suggests Ontario beef farmers aren't necessarily cashing in on high beef prices caused by the pandemic and a surge in consumer demand.

Women entrepreneurs, particularly women of colour, receive less funding than their male counterparts. Some Canadian female tech executives are trying to close that funding gap, with a mission to invest specifically in startups led by BIPOC women.

Women entrepreneurs, particularly women of colour, receive less funding than their male counterparts. Some Canadian female tech executives are trying to close that funding gap, with a mission to invest specifically in startups led by BIPOC women.

The public inquiry examining what happened April 18 and 19, 2020, when 22 people were killed by a gunman, heard arguments Monday around why senior officers should or should not be called to testify now.

CBC News visited a cancer ward at a hospital in Lviv, Ukraine, that is receiving young patients from across the war-ravaged nation. Doctors say they fear the patients will become "indirect victims" of Russia's aggression against Ukraine as cancer drugs are running out.

A Toronto woman is questioning TD Bank after she was charged —  but later reimbursed — a $50 fee for donating to Ukrainian relief efforts several days after Russia unilaterally invaded the country in Eastern Europe. 

The Chinese-Russian friendship was to have "no limits," the two declared in a joint statement on Feb. 4. But these days, Chinese President Xi Jinping may not be enjoying China's support for Russia as much.

A Toronto woman is questioning TD Bank after she was charged —  but later reimbursed — a $50 fee for donating to Ukrainian relief efforts several days after Russia unilaterally invaded the country in Eastern Europe. 

Waasayah Munro-Soldier, 13, is Archery Manitoba's 2021 Female 3D Archer of the Year. She is excited to continue on with the sport and to eventually go hunting with her skills.

What’s in a name? As a Lithuanian Canadian and an ardent feminist, Christina Bagatavicius reflects on why she holds onto her family name.

Indigenous women are breaking through as entrepreneurs in the province, making their mark with Alberta consumers.

CBC News visited a cancer ward at a hospital in Lviv, Ukraine, that is receiving young patients from across the war-ravaged nation. Doctors say they fear the patients will become "indirect victims" of Russia's aggression against Ukraine as cancer drugs are running out.

Years of being needled by Donald Trump didn't convince the Trudeau government to substantially increase spending on the armed forces. The war in Ukraine seems to be making a much more forceful argument.

As U.S. politicians mull new ways to punish Russia economically, including cancelling oil imports, suspending normal trade relations and installing new tariffs, some surveys suggest Americans are willing to endure the financial pain that will bring stateside in the interest of helping Ukraine resist the Russian invasion.

All secondary school students in B.C. will be required to complete Indigenous-focused coursework before graduation, according to the province's Ministry of Education. The change is expected to take effect in the 2023-24 school year.

Canada's Mark Arendz struck gold in the men's standing 10-kilometre biathlon race at the Beijing Paralympics on Tuesday in China.