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The P.E.I. Potato Board says potato growers on Prince Edward Island can expect high demand for Island spuds now that the U.S. border has been reopened to some stock.

A demand that Russia be paid in rubles for its natural gas exports appears to be driven by a mix of domestic and geopolitical factors that go beyond strict economic concerns, experts say.

The 18-year-old from Laval, Que., stopped 22 shots in the team's 7-3 win Friday night over the Drummondville Votigeurs, and was named the game's first star.

Canada's military readiness is suffering from a lack of investment and the federal government must ensure that desperately needed new money actually gets spent, experts in defence and procurement say.

The Saskatoon Police Service shared an image, originally from a 2015 awareness campaign by B.C. police, on its new Drop Gangs website. On Friday, SPS removed the image and apologized to people on social media.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan suggested on Saturday that he might not accept a vote to oust him, a move he alleged was being orchestrated by the United States.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan suggested on Saturday that he might not accept a vote to oust him, a move he alleged was being orchestrated by the United States.

Commercial crab harvesters in British Columbia are concerned changes over how they're able to fish for Dungeness crabs off the west coast of Vancouver Island could push some small, family-run operations out of business.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu hopes Canada will be able to lift its remaining long-term drinking water advisories by 2025 — the year a deal between the NDP and the Liberal government is set to expire.

Tens of thousands of Muslims in Calgary are starting a month of fasting, which is easier for some than others.

Years before the hit series Yellowstone made it famous, Salisbury's Grace Johnston was hooked on barrel racing. Now 17, she's headed to the world championships in the U.S.

Weddings’ carbon footprint can be just as hefty as their price tag. Here are some tips on how to cut down.

Canada's minister of justice ordered a new trial this week for a B.C. man after concluding that his 1995 murder conviction was likely a miscarriage of justice.

A convoy of vehicles carrying evacuees from Mariupol and Melitopol in southern Ukraine arrived in Zaporizhzhia late on Friday, escaping hardships that began with a barrage of attacks in the early days of Russia's five-week-old invasion.

Green Party of Canada MP Elizabeth May says she has tested positive for COVID-19. She says the illness is "no joke," and that this is no time for people to be in crowded indoor spaces.

Bridgerton's second season stars two South Asian romantic leads, who drink chai and dress in jewel tones from India. It's a departure from the typical representation of Regency Britain to be sure — but does this representation hit the mark?

Will Smith's assault on Chris Rock raise questions as to whether his actions will significantly impact his career. Months if not years of image rebuilding may be necessary, say publicists, and even then his options could be limited.

Will Smith's assault on Chris Rock raise questions as to whether his actions will significantly impact his career. Months if not years of image rebuilding may be necessary, say publicists, and even then his options could be limited.

It's no April Fools' joke. Some Peterborough, Ont., students are out searching for sasquatch. They've even formed an official student club.

A delegation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people are returning from Rome after meeting with Pope Francis to share stories about the impact of Canada's residential schools. Here at home, students and parents are keeping conversations about truth and reconciliation in education alive. 

Smith did not just retire, she was forced out after one of the biggest betrayals in Canadian political history, writes political scientist Duane Bratt.

Text messages between one of the convoy protest organizers and an Ottawa police officer show how police told protesters where to park, which one expert calls an agreement gone awry.

A rare Indigenous account of one of the most important battles in U.S. history was discovered at a museum in Brampton, Ont. Two archivists worked to bring Standing Bear's documents home to the Oglala people in South Dakota.

You may have heard of prebiotics and probiotics, but how about postbiotics? It's a relatively new term and it's an area of research that is very popular right now, microbiologists say.

As a child, Agnieszka Matejko's mother was among thousands of Poles deported to Siberia by the Soviet regime. Yet, despite almost starving to death, her mother never spoke ill of the Russian people.

After uprooting her life and moving 3,000-plus kilometres from her community to a Caribbean island, Montana Diabo's dream to become a veterinarian turned to reality.

Viktor Orbán, who is hoping to win his fourth consecutive term as prime minister of Hungary in what is expected to be a close election race on Sunday, has fostered close ties with Putin during his last 12 years in power.

Jessica Brockway, a Canadian child of deaf adults, and Anselmo DeSousa, the Toronto-based American Sign Language tutor of a star in the Oscar-winning film CODA, say they're excited that deaf culture has finally been put in the spotlight.

Jessica Brockway, a Canadian child of deaf adults, and Anselmo DeSousa, the Toronto-based American Sign Language tutor of a star in the Oscar-winning film CODA, say they're excited that deaf culture has finally been put in the spotlight.

Travellers are no longer required to show results of a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada. However, there are other things they may have to worry about, such as a test requirement to enter other countries and the threat of another COVID-19 wave.

McDonald's has pulled out of downtown Kamloops following a series of violent incidents, prompting a conversation about public safety in the interior B.C. city.

The history of Canada's residential schools is difficult to talk about, but educators are finding innovative ways to raise awareness among children and adults without traumatizing them.

Federal carbon prices rose Friday, but some Canadians can also expect an increase in their rebate amounts — and will start getting them more frequently than once a year.

On Friday the B.C. government announced additional temporary protections for more of the province's iconic old-growth trees.

After a difficult two years when Ramadan celebrations were forced online or severely curtailed because of pandemic restrictions, Muslims in Canada are preparing for a return to the kind of holy month they've long cherished — one that will mean much more this year now that they can once again be together.

Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.

Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock and said he would accept any further punishment the organization imposed.

Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside, police said.

Former U.S. women's national team star goalkeeper Hope Solo was arrested after she was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in North Carolina with her 2-year-old twins inside, police said.

In a powerful reminder of why the meetings between Pope Francis and Indigenous delegations took place this week, the Pope was gifted a white leather stole, the garment priests wear over their shoulders, beaded with orange crosses.