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A tech consultant was arrested and charged with murder Thursday in the stabbing death of the gregarious and popular Cash App founder Bob Lee last week in downtown San Francisco, authorities said.

A self-proclaimed tech consultant was arrested Thursday in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee last week in San Francisco, police said.

Just a week ago, Montrealers were bundled in parkas as the worst ice storm in 25 years hit Quebec and left millions without power. But this Wednesday, the sun is shining and the temperature hit a record 27 C.

Canada's highest court on Thursday upheld the acquittal of a Quebec man who refused to provide a breath sample to officers who didn't have immediate access to an alcohol screening test.

Like most of us, the Asian elephant at the Berlin Zoo prefers her bananas to be the perfect level of bright yellow ripeness. And she also likes them peeled. In fact, she peels them herself, using her trunk, in about 22 seconds flat. 

One of Canada’s intelligence agencies says a cyber threat actor “had the potential to cause physical damage” to a piece of critical infrastructure recently.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday his government will not change the agreements which give western provinces control over natural resources after remarks from the minister of justice prompted criticism from the premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

After several months of delays, the Northwestern Health Unit has released a study on supervised drug consumption services in its catchment area in Ontario. While the findings support calls for such safe spaces in four communities, they also reveal concerns from the public about the implications.

An earthquake measuring around magnitude 6.0 has shaken the seabed around 200 kilometres off Vancouver Island. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska says a dangerous wave is not expected from the quake.

The FBI said on Thursday it has "made an arrest and is continuing to conduct authorized law enforcement activity at a residence in North Dighton, Massachusetts," amid a media report a suspect in the leak of classified documents has been identified.

The rebrand and the furor around it grew large enough that it attracted the attention of the New York Post and Washington Post. 

Living with energy-limiting chronic illness means Anastasia Chipelski had to rethink her approach to rest, work and life.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we learn how restoring wetlands can benefit roads and whether it's possible to refrigerate the Rideau Canal in the age of climate change.

Sha'Carri Richardson appears to be gearing up for a strong season, adding to a women's sprint field full of proven talent and youngsters poised for breakthroughs. That's great news for track and field fans, writes CBC Sports senior contributor Morgan Campbell.

An upcoming Crave TV drama about the legendary romance between Leonard Cohen and his muse, Marianne Ihlen, has found its lead actors.

Is time running out on cribbage, a game invented by a poet and soldier Sir John Suckling in the 17th century, or can a generation infatuated with social media and technology be lured to play a game that literally uses a wooden board and pegs?

A First World War medal discovered in a hobby coin shop in Amherst, N.S., has been returned to the soldier's descendants in Glace Bay, N.S.

More than 120,000 workers in the federal public service are in a legal strike position and 35,000 more get there Friday. Here's what a strike could mean and when one could happen.

Celine Dion is making her musical comeback timed with her acting debut in a new romantic comedy. The Quebec chanteuse released Love Again on Thursday, the title track from an upcoming film where she plays a supporting role.

Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Chinese community members in Vancouver have told him of  "intimidation, harassment and abuse" linked to foreign governments or their proxies.

New films by Wes Anderson, Alice Rohrwacher, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders will compete for the Cannes Film Festival's coveted top honour, the Palme d'Or, as will a record number of films directed by women.

Advocates allege in a lawsuit that a controversial Ontario long-term care law violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

A TikTok video of a rat-infested alley on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is raising questions about how to responsibly manage pests in the province.

Mary Quant, the visionary fashion designer whose colourful, sexy miniskirts epitomized Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world, has died, her family said. She was 93.

A report from a coalition of environmental groups shows that Royal Bank of Canada was the biggest fossil fuel financier in the world last year after providing over $42 billion US in funding.

Students at a North Kamloops elementary school embarked on a research project inspired by their teacher's thrifted cardigan, which sported the logo of a Japanese Canadian baseball team formed in the early 1950s.

A U.S. federal appeals court preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be used and said it could not be dispensed by mail.

With the help of weight-loss surgery to shrink the size of his stomach, Tom Smith lost nearly 300 pounds. And while that's given him a new lease on life, it has come with some unexpected problems. 

The name of the 4C preschool, a program offered at St. Augustine school in Saskatoon, stands for children, communicating, connecting in community.

Justice Minister John Hogan conceded the process to enact the legislation took longer than expected as they weighed concerns over privacy and a person's right to know.

Wayne Borrowman has never skated on Ottawa's famous winter attraction, but he has a cool idea to save it from climate change and heat your home at the same time.

The RCMP has agreed to change its prisoner handling policy after it was chastised by its watchdog for preventing a woman from showering while in custody for nearly a week. 

The Canadian Medical Protective Association defends doctors accused of wrongdoing. Malpractice lawyers say that shields doctors from the financial and reputational blows of court losses and professional discipline, and makes it difficult for patients to seek true accountability.

The funeral for Sgt. Maureen Breau, the Sûreté du Québec police officer who was killed two weeks ago while making an arrest, is taking place in Trois-Rivières today following a three-kilometre procession of thousands of officers in mourning.

Northern Ireland’s Good Friday Agreement brought peace after decades of deadly violence. However, 25 years later, divisions between unionists and nationalists remain.

Ten years ago this week, Justin Trudeau took over a dying party and disrupted a future that seemed to some observers to belong to the Conservatives and the NDP.

Florence McCambridge moved to Greektown because a home came up in her budget. Re-learning her language was an unexpected surprise.

Critics have said wage hikes are not justified by productivity, but a report from Scotiabank says wages are likely to catch up to previous price rises even as headline inflation retreats.

The early bird gets the worm, the old saying goes. That's truer today due to climate change, as many birds return to Ontario too late to catch their favourite meals. Fortunately, you can help by participating in citizen science programs like eBird, iNaturalist and Project Feederwatch.

Some renters said they are being asked for this personal information not to rent a place but simply to view it.

The funeral for Sgt. Maureen Breau, the Sûreté du Québec police officer who was stabbed to death two weeks ago while making an arrest, will take place in Trois-Rivières today following a three-kilometre parade of thousands of officers in mourning. 

The funeral for Sgt. Maureen Breau, the Sûreté du Québec police officer who was killed two weeks ago while making an arrest, is taking place in Trois-Rivières today following a three-kilometre procession of thousands of officers in mourning.

A newlywed Mississauga man could find himself forced apart from the woman he just married as he waits for his Canadian permanent residency application to be approved amid immigration processing backlogs.

A newlywed North York man could find himself forced apart from the woman he just married as he waits for his Canadian permanent residency application to be approved amid immigration processing backlogs.

Hamilton city council voted unanimously Wednesday to declare a state of emergency related to homelessness, opioid addiction and mental health, following several emotional comments and pleas to the province for more help.

Calgarians largely see themselves in the ideological centre, and the NDP's Rachel Notley is viewed as left of centre. The UCP leader, though, strays farther from the voters in the middle.

Calgarians largely see themselves in the ideological centre, and the NDP's Rachel Notley is viewed as left of centre. The UCP leader, though, strays farther from the voters in the middle.

The ice storm has called into question Hydro-Québec’s ability to withstand future storms even as experts warn that climate change could make such events more frequent. How can the state-owned energy provider make its network more resilient? 

Zach LaVine took over in the second half as the visiting Chicago Bulls rallied past the Toronto Raptors 109-105 on Wednesday to win their single elimination play-in game.

Reality TV staple Canada’s Drag Race virtually swept the Canadian Screen Awards’ second night, along with big wins for CBC’s Tom Power and Heather Hiscox.