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Citing '"restructuring," the National Gallery of Canada has let go of four senior staff members, including its longtime Indigenous arts curator and its chief curator, according to an internal memo sent to staff Friday.

A birth certificate recently obtained by CBC directly contradicts Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s public claims about her father’s ancestry and the identity of his parents.

For the second year in a row, an incident at a Charlottetown youth hockey tournament is drawing negative attention — and leaving frustrated Hockey P.E.I. officials questioning how they can change the culture of the sport.

The man suspected of opening fire at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., was being held on murder and hate crimes charges Monday, two days after the attack that killed five people and wounded 17 others was stopped by a pair of patrons.

The man suspected of killing five people and wounding others at an LGBTQ bar in Colorado Springs is being held on murder and hate crime charges, according to online court records. Thirteen survivors remained in hospital Monday.

Hundreds of people, many holding candles and wiping away tears, gathered in a Colorado park to honour those killed and wounded at an LGBTQ nightlife venue by a gunman who was subdued by bar patrons.

At a security conference where top diplomats, soldiers, academics and journalists discussed the world's many geopolitical crises, some of the most profound encounters occurred between the participants and wait staff — many of whom are originally from Iran or Ukraine.

A group representing hundreds of gymnasts who have survived abuse at the hands of coaches and sports organizations is asking the federal government to launch a national judicial inquiry to uncover past mistreatment.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's aware of reports that Iranians are "interfering" with the lives of Canadians and is monitoring the threats.

RCMP say a woman was killed and a man was critically injured in a shooting at an office mall in downtown Prince Rupert, B.C., around 8:30 Monday morning.

RCMP say a man who fatally shot a woman at an office mall in downtown Prince Rupert, B.C., on Monday morning has now died of self-inflicted injuries.

RCMP say a man who fatally shot a woman at an office mall in downtown Prince Rupert, B.C., on Monday morning has now died of self-inflicted injuries.

RCMP say one person is dead and another injured after a "serious police incident" in Prince Rupert, B.C., this morning.

RCMP say one person is dead and another critically injured in a shooting at a local mall in downtown Prince Rupert, B.C., around 8:30 Monday morning.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faced pointed criticism from MPs Monday during a House of Commons debate on proposed cryptocurrency legislation — with Liberal, NDP and Bloc deputies all accusing the Tory leader of bankrupting some seniors by promoting products like bitcoin.

As studies warn of rising seas and accelerated erosion resulting from climate change, coastal communities in Canada are wondering what the future holds. P.E.I. is the proverbial canary in the coal mine, one expert says.

The British Columbia government is moving to increase housing supply with measures that will end rental restrictions and force local governments to meet housing growth targets.

British Columbia Premier David Eby, formerly the province's housing minister, is proposing new legislation to improve housing supply.

The British Columbia government is moving to increase housing supply with measures that will end rental restrictions and force local governments to meet housing growth targets.

The British Columbia government is moving to increase housing supply with measures that will end rental restrictions and force local governments to meet housing growth targets.

Just eight years ago, Canada’s men’s team sat 122nd in FIFA standings. Now, 26 Canadians are about to live out their childhood dreams. Those who helped get them to where they are today, well, they’re part of the dream, too.  

On Thursday, dozens of pieces of art, including Andy Warhol's iconic Queen Elizabeth screen-print and Lawren Harris's House in the Ward, are being auctioned off in Toronto, and expected to fetch a total of $12 million to $17 million.

The biofoam project is a collaboration between the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in central B.C. and University of B.C. researchers. The new packing material is made of forestry waste and can decompose in weeks.

The oil and gas industry's fortunes have changed significantly over the past year, lifted by record profits. Though billions are headed to Canadian governments in royalties, significantly less cash flow is being reinvested into capital spending this year, according to data from the ARC Energy Research Institute.

Argonauts middle linebacker Henoc Muamba cried after winning the first Grey Cup of his football career on Sunday night. The 33-year-old was chosen MVP and outstanding Canadian in Toronto's 24-23 win over Winnipeg.

NASA's Orion capsule reached the moon on Monday, whipping around the back side and passing within 128 kilometres on its way to a record-breaking lunar orbit.

NASA's Orion capsule reached the moon on Monday, whipping around the back side and passing within 128 kilometres on its way to a record-breaking lunar orbit.

Nunavut and Canada’s most populous province have agreed to take part in a federal initiative to ensure the viability of Canada’s organ and tissue donation system. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday he has never been briefed that any candidates in the 2019 federal election may have been influenced by financing from the Chinese government.

FIFA's threat of on-field punishment for players forced World Cup teams to back down Monday and abandon a plan for their captains to wear armbands that were seen as a rebuke to host nation Qatar's human rights record.

A judge has found former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum not guilty of public mischief. The 78-year-old was accused of lying to police by falsely accusing a political opponent of deliberately running over his foot.

A judge has found former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum not guilty of public mischief. The 78-year-old was accused of lying to police by falsely accusing a political opponent of deliberately running over his foot.

The federal government will announce details on Monday of a new grant to help low- to median-income Canadian households make the switch from oil to heat pumps, sources have told CBC News.

The federal government has announced details of a new grant to help low- to median-income Canadian households make the switch from oil to heat pumps.

The federal government has announced details of a new grant to help low- to median-income Canadian households make the switch from oil to heat pumps.

The Walt Disney Company has tapped its former CEO Bob Iger to return to head the company for two years, firing his successor Bob Chapek in a move that stunned the entertainment industry.

A strong, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and collapsed walls on Indonesia's densely populated main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 56 and injuring hundreds as people rushed into the streets.

An earthquake shook Indonesia's main island of Java on Monday, killing at least 46 people, damaging dozens of buildings and sending residents into the capital's streets for safety.

A strong, shallow earthquake toppled buildings and walls on Indonesia's densely populated main island on Monday, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds of others as residents fled into the street, some covered in blood and debris.

Hours before the 109th Grey Cup kicked off in Regina, hundreds of seats remained up for resale at Mosaic Stadium.

Two women who came forward in 2012 with allegations of sexual harassment at the University of Prince Edward Island have been unable to provide testimony in an ongoing review because they signed non-disclosure agreements, according to the lawyer representing them.

Stalen Venator was just 21 months old when diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He’s now a 7-year-old whose favourite hobby is to make others laugh. 

The "stay home when sick" message came before "mask up" to prevent spread early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that flu and other viruses have joined the mix, the original advice holds true more than ever, some Canadian doctors say.

The Emergencies Act inquiry enters its final week today, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and key cabinet ministers set to answer questions about their decision to invoke the never-before-used law last winter to deal with massive protests against pandemic measures.

The Toronto Police Services Board says the renowned gunsmith who died in a police raid just over a year ago "was the author of his own misfortune" in a recently filed statement of defence.

The owner of an apartment building dubbed one of the worst in the city by tenant advocates goes before a city panel Monday morning. Her tenants say their units are infested with rats and bedbugs and one resident says the garbage disposal area is a "complete mess."

As COP27 was coming to an end, the Ontario government was planning new highways and suburbs on its precious green belt. Critics call it a path to economic ruin. With immigration swelling the country's population, cities are now being nudged to follow Europe's lead, and some are listening, if just to keep from going broke.

As COP27 was coming to an end, the Ontario government was planning new highways and suburbs on its precious green belt. Critics call it a path to economic ruin. With immigration swelling the country's population, cities are now being nudged to follow Europe's lead, and some are listening, if just to keep from going broke.

The "stay home when sick" message came before "mask up" to prevent spread early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that flu and other viruses have joined the mix, the original advice holds true more than ever, some Canadian doctors say.

A working group launched earlier this month to develop options for consideration by the federal cabinet to reform the specific claims process.