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The man at the centre of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX made his first public appearance since the saga began, telling a New York audience on Wednesday that it was never his intention to commit fraud.

The man at the centre of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX made his first public appearance since the saga began, telling a New York audience on Wednesday that it was never his intention to commit fraud.

For Ukrainians living without reliable heat and electricity after Russia's invasion, soccer trails well behind mere survival in the order of priorities. But the sport can offer an escape from the troubles of daily life.

Doctors Nova Scotia says physicians are being asked for more and more sick notes, despite a plea from the province's chief medical officer of health for employers to stop using them.

Ontario's labour minister gave a long-awaited apology Wednesday afternoon to mine workers who were exposed to McIntyre Powder for over three decades and their families.

The federal government is to spend $1.2 million to repair and replace houses damaged during a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan nearly three months ago.

New Democrat parliamentarians are urging the federal Liberals to address what they say is corporate greed driving a cost-of-living crisis for northern and Indigenous communities.

Scientists are taking a controversial technology associated with surveillance, and adapting it for conservation.

Four Moncton Walmart employees were recognized Wednesday by RCMP for their role in the safe return of an abducted Florida boy.

Children’s hospitals across Canada are facing a tripledemic surge of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases — leading to long wait times, shortages in beds and staff, and in some cases the cancellation of pediatric surgeries.

Christine McVie, who was a co-lead vocalist and keyboardist for Fleetwood Mac, has died at 79, her family said.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he’s “not looking for a fight” after the Alberta government tabled controversial legislation Premier Danielle Smith said would tell Ottawa to “butt out” of the province's jurisdiction.

A man and woman were evicted from the Winnipeg Jets game Tuesday night and arrested after causing a disturbance that left three others injured, including one who was bloodied after falling down a flight of stairs.

A member of the Royal Family's household has left her role after making "unacceptable and deeply regrettable" comments about race and nationality to a woman at a grand reception at Buckingham Palace, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Ukraine's state emergency service said Wednesday that nine people had been killed in fires in the past 24 hours as people broke safety rules trying to heat their homes following Russian attacks on power facilities.

Ukraine's state emergency service said Wednesday that nine people had been killed in fires in the past 24 hours as people broke safety rules trying to heat their homes following Russian attacks on power facilities.

The leader of the Islamic State group, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, was killed in a battle recently, the group's spokesman said in audio released Wednesday, without giving further details.

DoorDash Inc. said on Wednesday it was cutting about 1,250 jobs, or six per cent of its total workforce, as the food-delivery company looks to keep a lid on costs to cope with a slowdown in demand.

Canadian actor and Marvel star Simu Liu has been chosen to host the Junos for the second year in a row.

Kim Kardashian and Ye have reached a settlement in their divorce, averting a trial that had been set for next month, court documents filed Tuesday showed.

Thousands of commuters throughout B.C.'s Lower Mainland were stranded in their cars for hours Tuesday after the first major snowfall of the season created nothing short of travel mayhem across the region.

Thousands of commuters throughout B.C.'s Lower Mainland were stranded in their cars for hours Tuesday after the first major snowfall of the season created travel mayhem across the region.

Soccer fans in Iran's Kurdish region set off fireworks and honked car horns early Wednesday to celebrate the U.S. win over the Iranian national team in a politically charged World Cup match that divided the protest-riven country.

The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Don Mattingly to serve as bench coach under manager John Schneider. Mattingly previously spent seven seasons as manager of the Miami Marlins and five years as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

People around the world take part in solidarity protests after a deadly apartment fire in China's Xinjiang province sparked a national outcry as many blamed the country's 'zero-COVID' policy for the deaths.

Canada has more working-age college or university graduates than any other country in the G7 thanks to more adults studying for a degree and the steady influx of highly educated immigrants, according to newly released census data. 

And aging population and the strees of managing the pandemic saw the ranks of Canada's health care workers swell by 204,000 between 2016 and 2021 according to newly released census numbers.

An experimental Alzheimer's disease drug from Eisai and Biogen slowed cognitive decline in a closely watched trial but may carry a risk of dangerous side effects for certain patients, according to new data presented on Tuesday.

French referee Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men's World Cup game when she handles Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar.

French referee Stephanie Frappart will become the first woman to take charge of a men's World Cup game when she handles Germany vs. Costa Rica on Thursday in Qatar.

Canadian media companies like CBC News and Corus Entertainment are entering the free, ad-supported TV industry, allowing viewers to stream content at no cost — so long as they can handle the occasional ad break.

CBC News has launched a free streaming channel called CBC News Explore — a place where Canadians can step back from the fast pace of breaking news for a deeper dive into the stories and conversations that shape our lives.

A Regina man is angry after learning he, his wife and about a dozen others were recently injected with expired COVID-19 vaccines.

Hanwell's Mike Greer built himself a personal museum of gas station memorabilia, known as petroliana, and vintage autos. After nearly two decades of collecting, he decided to sell it.

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who led his country out of isolation after the crushing of pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth, has died, state TV said. He was 96.

While one elderly St. John's couple fears a possible separation in long-term care, another family nearby has already gone through this scenario. They ask for solutions, such as a policy similar to Nova Scotia's, which enables couples to stay together once they enter a provincial facility.

Somewhere in the Antarctic Ocean lives the colossal squid, a creature so rare and mysterious that it has never been filmed in its natural habitat. But a team from Newfoundland and Labrador is hoping to be the first, and they've gone to the ends of the earth to do it.

The average cost of a Christmas tree is up — like everything else this year — thanks to higher fuel, fertilizer and labour costs, climate change, higher insurance rates and, according to several growers, a continent-wide shortage of trees.

David Kuptana can see open water when he looks out his window at the Beaufort Sea. That's unusual for this time of year, he said, and it has implications for his way of life.

November is financial literacy month, and as economic matters have become more complex some experts say financial literacy courses should be compulsory at high schools across Canada, even as some provinces have updated financial education curriculum.

Both city officials and the companies that built Ottawa's troubled Confederation Line made "egregious" errors during the construction and testing of the $2.1-billion LRT — errors that raise questions about whether the city is fit to oversee such massive infrastructure projects, according to the final report from the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry.

Both city officials and the companies that built Ottawa's troubled Confederation Line made "egregious" errors during the construction and testing of the $2.1-billion LRT — errors that raise questions about whether the city is fit to oversee such massive infrastructure projects, according to the final report from the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry.

A parliamentary committee member is calling for transparency from Canada's premier art institution following recent and very public staff turmoil — and he's imploring Canadian Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez to step in.  

Before control shifts in the House of Representatives, the to-do list for U.S. Democrats includes: Same-sex marriage, long-term Ukraine funding, election reform, immigration, and budget bills. Some are likelier than others.

As some dub China's protests "the white paper revolution," experts say the blank pieces of paper held up by demonstrators send a clear message to Beijing's leaders - no words necessary.

Recently named a basketball city, Montreal is getting its second professional team in as many years. It's chock full of homegrown players as a way to promote local talent and give back to the community. But one expert says more teams in the city might hurt the sport rather than grow it.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says 507 victims lost $701,175.59 to pet scams in 2021. The CAFC also says only about five per cent of frauds are reported.

A recent report indicating that Amazon's Alexa division is on track to lose $10 billion US this year is raising questions about the future of the entire voice-assistant industry.

For all the debate about what the Alberta Sovereignty Act would say about "sovereign" powers, nobody expected that the premier fancied giving herself the powers of a sovereign.

For all the debate about what the Alberta Sovereignty Act would say about "sovereign" powers, nobody expected that the premier fancied giving herself the powers of a sovereign.