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If you tune in to Discovery Channel’s Shark Week coverage, you might get the false impression that all sharks are dangerous and all shark experts are white men.

First Nations leaders are gathered in Ottawa for the 2022 Assembly of First Nations' Special Chiefs Assembly. While few resolutions have been discussed so far, two were passed that signal a shift in gender equality for women in leadership.

LeBron James and Deion Sanders are free to complain about the media, but when you boast about your social media reach, and run a production company, you are the media.

Dina Boluarte was sworn in as Peru's first female president during a day of political drama in which her predecessor tried to cling to power by dissolving the country's parliament, in what some labelled a "coup" attempt.

Pedro Castillo was impeached, removed from office and arrested after attempting to cling to power by dissolving the country's parliament, in what some labelled a "coup" attempt.

Dollarama Inc. recorded another strong quarter as inflationary pressures continue to drive consumer demand for consumable products at the discount retailer.

B.C. recorded at least five influenza-related deaths in children in November, a marked increase from previous years, triggering warnings from doctors across Canada that the severity of this year's influenza season.

B.C. has recorded five influenza-related deaths in children in November so far, a marked increase from previous years.

If you happen to have clear skies on Wednesday night, you’ll be able to catch a planet disappearing behind the moon.

The Canada Border Services Agency has invited a transgender teen to apply for a risk assessment before he is removed from the country. This comes after the 19-year-old's family — trapped for 21 months in an immigration limbo — began a legal fight to stop Canada from deporting the young man to Ireland, where he faced stigma and bullying.

Limiting access to cars, amping up transit and a gondola? Expert panel report on Banff congestion issues released for feedback.

Chiefs connected with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 say the acts infringe on treaty rights and that making amendments to them wouldn’t be enough.

Chiefs connected to the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 say the acts infringe on treaty rights and that making amendments to them wouldn’t be enough.

British Columbia Premier David Eby appointed a blend of new and old faces to his new shuffled cabinet Wednesday, including some new faces in major ministries.

Hockey star Marie-Philip Poulin was voted Canada's top athlete of 2022 on Wednesday. The Quebec native takes home the Northern Star Award, formerly known as the Lou Marsh Trophy, after leading Canada to Olympic and world championship titles.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $800 million in funding for large Indigenous-led conservation projects covering almost a million square kilometres of land.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will investigate an RCMP equipment contract awarded to a company with ties to China's government — and will also change its approach to procurement.

Government officials says the federal government will investigate an RCMP equipment contract awarded to a company with ties to China's government — and will also change its approach to procurement.

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not obligate Ottawa to repatriate Canadians held in Syrian camps, a government lawyer told a Federal Court hearing Tuesday.

The Croatian soccer federation was fined by FIFA on Wednesday for making Balkan political statements at the World Cup. Serbian and Saudi Arabia were also fined

The endangered Vancouver Island marmot is having a moment. The chubby little rodent was featured on the Netflix docuseries Island of the Sea Wolves earlier this year. Now, it's on a U.S. postal stamp — one of a new collection featuring 20 endangered species.

Apple has been sued by two women who said its AirTag devices have made it easier for former partners and other stalkers to track down victims.

Russia's ally Belarus said on Wednesday it was moving troops and military hardware to counteract what it called a threat of terrorism, amid signs Moscow could be putting pressure on its loyal client to open a new front in the war against Ukraine.

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new $2 coin to mark the passing of Canada's recently deceased head of state, Queen Elizabeth.

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, to 4.25 per cent.

The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, to 4.25 per cent.

The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its trend-setting interest rate to four per cent or possibly even a bit more, capping an unprecedented year in which the central bank has hiked lending rates at its fastest pace on record to rein in inflation.

The Bank of Canada is expected to raise its trend-setting interest rate to four per cent or possibly even a bit more, capping an unprecedented year in which the central bank has hiked lending rates at its fastest pace on record to rein in inflation.

Microsoft said Wednesday that it struck a deal to make the hit video game Call of Duty available on Nintendo for 10 years when its $69-billion US purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard goes through — an apparent attempt to fend off objections from rival Sony.

Microsoft said Wednesday that it struck a deal to make the hit video game Call of Duty available on Nintendo for 10 years when its $69-billion US purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard goes through — an apparent attempt to fend off objections from rival Sony.

The growing body of research looking at the causal link between CTE and collision sports has ignited calls for safer training in combat sports. Advocates in B.C. have been campaigning gyms, athletic commissions and promoters to raise awareness.

Thousands of police carried out a series of raids across much of Germany on Wednesday against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the state in an armed coup.

The first hint the Crown might have trouble winning its case against a nightclub accused of posting videos on social media of patrons flouting COVID-19 restrictions came when the judge overseeing it asked what Facebook was. Things went downhill from there.

The first hint the Crown might have trouble winning its case against a nightclub accused of posting videos on social media of patrons flouting COVID-19 restrictions came when the judge overseeing it asked what Facebook was. Things went downhill from there.

The first hint the Crown might have trouble winning its case against a nightclub accused of posting videos on social media of patrons flouting COVID-19 restrictions came when the judge overseeing it asked what Facebook was. Things went downhill from there.

In a sharp reversal, China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of its most draconian anti-COVID-19 restrictions, which had sparked widespread protests.

Hockey officials can start working games at the age of 14. But many young referees only do it for a season or two because of the insults directed at them.

The federal government awarded a contract to provide and maintain RCMP communications equipment to a firm with financial ties to the Chinese government, Radio-Canada has learned.

A fourth planeload of Ukrainians arrived in St. John's on Tuesday night.

A fourth planeload of Ukrainians arrived in St. John's on Tuesday night.

Bernard Obu Asare says he was looking for new opportunities a couple of months ago when an ad popped up on social media. But he needed to find out if the job opportunity was real.

Russia needs to be defeated, isolated and punished for making war on Ukraine — and western policymakers need to accept that and start thinking about what could happen after the shooting stops — a senior member of the Ukrainian parliament told a Canadian audience on Tuesday.

From stuffing a turkey to stuffing stockings, this festive season is set to be more expensive due to high inflation. While you tie a bow on your celebratory plans, here are the higher prices to watch out for.

The Mezhevoy family, which lived near Mariupol, Ukraine, became separated earlier this year when the father was put in a Russian prison and the children were sent to Moscow. The kids are among more than 13,000 Ukrainian children to have been deported, according to officials.

There is no reason why the final selection could not be more open. The usual explanation — protection of privacy — does not hold water in the case of a public figure who will exercise enormous power over the community, writes Alok Mukherjee.

A B.C. Hydro report released Tuesday found that more B.C. residents say they are concerned about holiday costs this year. Half say they have less money to spend on holiday decorations.

A U.S. federal judge in Washington on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the fiancée of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi against Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, citing President Biden's grant of immunity.

Polls began to close Tuesday night in the final U.S. Senate contest, as Georgia voters await a winner in the run-off election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican football legend Herschel Walker.

Counting was underway Tuesday night in the final U.S. Senate contest as Georgia voters await a winner in the run-off election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican football legend Herschel Walker.

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of U.S. President Joe Biden's term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle for the Republican in the last major vote of the year.