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Canadian marathon record-holder Cam Levins broke the 61-minute barrier in a national record time of 1:00:18 to win the First Half men's half marathon title in Vancouver on Sunday, less than three months after Ben Flanagan set the mark against Levins in Houston.

Nearly six years after it was announced, the inquiry into the treatment and experiences of Innu children in the child protection system will begin hearings in Sheshatshiu on Monday.

As promised, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to training Sunday in Florida. But they did so under protest after Canada Soccer threatened legal action if they continued their job action.

Experts say rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence are creating the potential for new romance scams.

Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby received a game misconduct for the first time in his 18-year NHL career midway through the third period of Saturday night's 6-0 loss to the hometown Los Angeles Kings.

Turkey's post-earthquake response has entered a new, grim and likely much angrier phase, where finding and burying the dead is the priority.

Turkey's post-earthquake response has entered a new, grim and likely much angrier phase, where finding and burying the dead is the priority.

People are paying tribute to former longtime Mississauga, Ont., mayor Hazel McCallion as she lies in state for two days, starting Sunday, before her funeral on what would have been her 102nd birthday.

A Dutch man purchased a WW II-era jeep, only to find the name of a New Brunswick soldier carved on the steering wheel. Now the soldier's family is hoping to travel to the Netherlands to take a drive in it.

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Patrick Mitsuing of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation in Saskatchewan will perform the Fancy dance, an Indigenous cultural dance, while fans enter the stadium at Super Bowl LVII and with the winning team at the end of the game.

A Dutch man purchased a WW II-era jeep, only to find the name of a New Brunswick soldier carved on the steering wheel. Now the soldier's family is hoping to travel to the Netherlands to take a drive in it.

Some animals tough it out through P.E.I. winters using remarkable kinds of adaptations and ways of staying safe and warm, even during record-low temperatures.

There are many reasons the city nixed "West Village" location for a Flames arena. There's one main reason it's back in the mix: the prospect of provincial funds.

There are many reasons the city nixed "West Village" location for a Flames arena. There's one main reason it's back in the mix: the prospect of provincial funds.

If and when Andrew Furey and François Legault sit down to work out a deal on Churchill Falls, a lot more will be on the table than just what price Quebec is willing to pay for power.

If and when Andrew Furey and François Legault sit down to work out a deal on Churchill Falls, a lot more will be on the table than just what price Quebec is willing to pay for power.

Almost three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of Nova Scotia's 753 COVID-19 deaths have been seniors. Some seniors are concerned not enough awareness is being brought to the state of the pandemic.

Conservative political organizers in Toronto have shifted into high gear in the wake of John Tory’s announcement that he will resign as mayor and names of potential candidates are starting to emerge. 

Marta Trotsiuk has always loved Ukrainian contemporary art. When the Russian invasion began, Trotsiuk turned to art and culture — and the connections she had — as her way of contributing to the war effort. 

Marta Trotsiuk has always loved Ukrainian contemporary art. When the Russian invasion began, Trotsiuk turned to art and culture — and the connections she had — as her way of contributing to the war effort. 

Swapping gas-powered vehicles for electric is key to fighting climate change. But Health Canada is also touting the ability of one particular EV to curb indoor air pollution in places where children and adults play and exercise: electric ice resurfacers.

Members of the Royal Family support a wide range of causes and initiatives, but the impact can vary, particularly depending on what currency the issues have in the social climate of the day.

A second White House term for U.S. President Joe Biden would put him on a relatively short list of leaders of democratic nations whose ascent — or return to power — came so late in life. Yet experts say Biden should not be written off simply because he's older than some voters would prefer.

Despite a societal obsession with being in shape, fitness is less accessible than ever, given expensive gym memberships, pricey equipment and costly clothing, says the author of a book on fitness culture.

Concordia University associate professor Ted Rutland says the research he’s conducted indicates that no Canadian police department has had its funding reduced since the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 came with calls to 'defund the police.' 

Sixteen mushers with teams of up to 12 dogs left early Saturday morning from Shipyards Park in Whitehorse for the 2023 Yukon Quest sled dog race. Some competitors have been training for years for this moment.