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The city that rhymes with fun is attempting to own the joke, making the name of a viral song the new name of Regina's tourism organization.

A Calgary man who survived a brazen daytime shooting that left his wife dead has pleaded guilty to money laundering.

Sudbury, Ont., is one of six Canadian cities holding weekend Status for All rallies to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Lance Reddick, an actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including The Wire, Fringe and the John Wick franchise, has died. He was 60.

Lance Reddick, an actor who specialized in intense, icy and possibly sinister authority figures on TV and film, including The Wire, Fringe and the John Wick franchise, has died. He was 60.

Canada has seen double-digit numbers of its homegrown basketball players taking part in March Madness in recent years, a testament to the deep pool of talent on this side of the border.

Fairleigh Dickinson became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game, stunning top-seeded Purdue 63-58 behind 19 points from Sean Moore and a relentless, hustling defence on Friday night.

Chinese consulate in Vancouver says allegations are "utterly groundless" as analysts warn municipalities present attractive target for foreign meddling.

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's "very troubled'' by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's municipal elections last year and he's asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.

International scientists who examined previously unavailable genetic data from samples collected at a market in China close to where the first human cases of COVID-19 were detected say they found new suggestions the pandemic may have originated from animals, not a lab.

"No words can begin to explain how deep our sorrow and pain is today," reads a mother's heartbreaking Facebook post in the wake of Thursday's tragic deaths of two Edmonton police officers.

According to the Canadian Coast Guard, Wednesday was the first time icebreaker vessels had to work in the Narrows since March 31, 2017.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his choice of former governor general David Johnston as special election rapporteur Friday, arguing that Conservative attacks on him show the party is more interested in creating chaos than tackling foreign election interference.

Ontario's highest court has dismissed multiple murderer Dellen Millard's appeal of his conviction for killing his father — but the court applied a recent Supreme Court decision that entitles him to seek parole after 25 years, not 75.

Revellers celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades, festivals, pints and the wearing of green attire and shamrocks.

Spill, a sustainable restaurant in Malmö, Sweden, prepares daily meals for its customers by taking meat, vegetables and other ingredients destined to be thrown away by wholesale suppliers but is safe for consumption.

Students at a Winnipeg elementary school were forced this week to go to alternative locations for classes due to a rather pungent problem.

Three people are dead following stabbings in Montreal's Rosemont neighbourhood and a suspect is in custody. All four people involved in the incident are related, sources have told Radio-Canada.

Three people are dead following stabbings in Montreal's Rosemont neighbourghood and a suspect is in custody. A major police operation is underway.

Three people are dead following stabbings in Montreal's east end. A major police operation is underway in Montreal's Rosemont neighbourhood.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds press conference in Guelph, Ont.

After policing the Freedom Convoy, the RCMP came away with lessons learned, newly released documents show — including the need to better prepare for the potential targeting of emergency phone lines.

A Toronto man jumps into action to save another man’s coffee forgotten on the roof of a car.

With blowing snow and dangerous conditions, here's what you need to know about how the storm roaring through parts of northwestern Ontario is affecting your community.

Slovakia's government has approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member country to agree to fulfil the Ukrainian government's pleas for warplanes to help defend against Russia's invasion.

Some international students say arriving in a new country with less-than-perfect English, and dealing with a heavy workload and employers not willing to hire after graduation are just some of their stresses. But Ontario's colleges have agreed to a new set of rules to protect them from recruiters making lofty promises.

New Brunswick construction companies are facing a major labour shortage being felt across Canada. The province’s industry association estimates it currently needs more than 2,000 workers right now, and will have to fill an estimated 5,000 jobs over the next five years.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia from March 20-22 for a state visit after he was invited by President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia from March 20-22 for a state visit after he was invited by President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Easter is still weeks away, but workshops are starting up this weekend at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall to make pysanky. Newcomers who fled the war will be teaching others how to make the traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs using beeswax and dye baths.

Despite mounting pressure from Canadians who want their money to stop supporting oil and gas, the majority of the country’s largest pension fund managers continue to invest in that sector — and are led by individuals with close ties to fossil fuel companies.

In the occupied West Bank, the authority of the aging Palestinian leadership is being challenged by the rise of younger, unaffiliated militant groups. And their approach to dealing with the Israeli occupation is violent and unpredictable.

India's largest slum, depicted in the 2008 Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, is set for redevelopment at the hands of embattled billionaire Gautam Adani. The project promises to resettle some residents and rehouse businesses, but the details are scarce.

Today is RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's last day on the job — and there's still no official word on her replacement. While her time in the post saw her navigate some profound challenges, some former RCMP employees say a lot of those challenges will still be around when the 25th commissioner eventually takes office.

Some Quebec doctors are leaving TikTok after receiving notices from their employers telling them to uninstall the app on their personal phones. Now, some who set out to debunk medical misinformation on the platform fear it will run rampant.

The hype surrounding the Ring of Fire has reached a higher level, and some industry members and consultants warn that an Ontario minister's claim about "limitless potential" could be dangerous.

During a federal committee hearing examining Canada's bail system, Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned University of Windsor assistant law professor Danardo Jones in a way some are describing as racist.

Today is RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's last day on the job — and there's still no word on her permanent replacement. While her time in the post saw her navigate some profound challenges, some former RCMP employees say a lot of those challenges will still be around when the 25th commissioner eventually takes office.

Jackie Lansing says she suffered second-degree burns on her stomach and leg after a medium black tea she ordered from a drive-thru at a Tim Horton's in Huntsville, Ont., spilled on her in May 2022, according to a statement of claim filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Over a third of the Jesuits who are "credibly accused" of sexually abusing minors worked in First Nations or at the Spanish Indian Residential School in Spanish, Ont.

Mattias Janmark scored twice as the Edmonton Oilers earned their second straight win, a 4-1 decision over the visiting Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

The Independent Investigations Office said Prince George RCMP received a report of a man whom police described was experiencing distress. The man was located on Highway 97 and officers contained the scene, stopping traffic for a few hours on Thursday night.

The Independent Investigations Office said Prince George RCMP received a report of a man whom police described was experiencing distress. The man was located on Highway 97 and officers contained the scene, stopping traffic for a few hours on Thursday night.

People clutched candles outside a church in Amqui, Que., late Thursday and recalled the two men and other residents who were killed and injured after a pickup truck crashed into a group of pedestrians.

March 16, 2023 | Two Edmonton police officers are shot dead by a teen suspect Plus, the Russia-U.S. mid-air drone showdown.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith continued to face pressure this week from the Opposition NDP in connection to a January story from CBC News.

Airsoft guns — air-powered replica guns that shoot plastic pellets — are a hobby for some and a business for others, but Canada’s proposed new gun law could put an end to both.

French President Emmanuel Macron ordered his prime minister to wield a special constitutional power Thursday that skirts parliament to force through a highly unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 without a vote.

A high-level human resources employee at the City of Markham has been placed on leave after she said and displayed the N-word while giving a guest lecture to students at George Brown College.

A Merritt, B.C., man says he was shocked to discover that notes from his physiotherapist in his official worker’s compensation file used derogatory comments to describe him and his injuries.