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Demonstrators called for accountability in a Ottawa woman's death in Saskatoon and transparency in relevant court cases rallied in Saskatoon, Regina and Ottawa on Saturday.

Demonstrators called for accountability in a Ottawa woman's death in Saskatoon and transparency in relevant court cases rallied in Saskatoon, Regina and Ottawa on Saturday.

Ontario introduced legislation last week that will see provincially appointed judges and justices of the peace receive education and training on intimate partner violence and coercive control.

Seventeen-year-old Tyson Venegas of Port Moody, B.C., has been making waves in Hollywood with his performances on Season 21 of American Idol, in which he recently advanced to the top 10.

Seventeen-year-old Tyson Venegas of Port Moody, B.C., has been making waves in Hollywood with his performances on Season 21 of American Idol, in which he recently advanced to the top 10.

Toronto Maple Leafs fans celebrate Saturday night after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning to get them into the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades.

Toronto Maple Leaf fans celebrate Saturday night after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning to get them into the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time in nearly two decades.

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas says American officials discussed the possibility of Canada establishing a foreign agent registry during his official visit to Ottawa on Friday.

Historic Chinatowns in North America are fighting for the space to define themselves in Karen Cho's Big Fight in Little Chinatown, which is showing in Vancouver at the Documentary Film Festival (DOXA) on Thursday.

Historic Chinatowns in North America are fighting for the space to define themselves in Karen Cho's Big Fight in Little Chinatown, which is showing in Vancouver at the Documentary Film Festival (DOXA) on Thursday.

Travis Bussard, 39, says he found the Georgian-era mourning pin while he was out metal detecting with his father near Riverside Park in Kamloops last week. 

Manju Chopra, a security guard at the Walmart in Thompson, Man., got 17 staples to close a gash in her head after she was struck with a shopping cart thrown at her following a shoplifting incident earlier this week.

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

Saskatoon goalie Honor Arcand-Vandale is the first girl to make Team Saskatchewan for the Brick Invitational, a prestigious tournament.

Evacuation flights to bring Canadians home from Sudan have ended, the federal government says, amid escalating violence and deteriorating safety conditions.

Two wildfires in B.C.'s Central Interior have prompted evacuation alerts for residents of the province's Cariboo region.

Maria Valverde's terminal cancer means she can no longer work, but it is allowing her to focus on making art. 'I'm ready to do what I was destined to do, which is to be an artist,' she says.

Republican Nikki Haley thinks the prospect of a "President Harris" is something Americans should weigh when they go to the polls in 2024, given Joe Biden's age. If so, it would represent a rare occasion when a vice-presidential nominee played a significant factor.

CBC News has learned U.S. officials have asked Canada to reimpose visa requirements on Mexican visits, to stop them from potentially crossing illegally into the U.S. from Canada.

Beyond the talk about "corporate welfare," there is a smarter debate to be had about what constitutes good industrial policy or bad industrial policy.

As some people rave about how “doing their colours” has changed their lives for the better, others — especially darker-skinned and racialized people — have found that these traditional colour analysis methods just don’t work for them. Now, some are taking it upon themselves to adapt what has not always been a very inclusive system.

With sexually transmitted infections surging to alarming levels in Canada and the U.S. over several years, a number of female entrepreneurs have moved into the condom industry, intent on making change. 

Kailer Yamamoto scored the late third-period winner for the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-4 win over the Kings in Los Angeles to close out their playoff series Saturday.

Jamal Murray scored 34 points, hitting six of Denver's 16 three-pointers, and the Nuggets sprinted past the visiting Phoenix Suns 125-107 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

John Tavares scored in overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lighting 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night for their first playoff series win since 2004.

The annual convention for the movie theatre industry largely showcased major blockbusters and studio tentpoles. Questions linger about the survival of mid-budget films in theatres and how streaming and theatrical experiences will coexist going forward.

The Writers Guild of America is in the midst of negotiating a new three-year contract with Hollywood's biggest production companies, but as the May 1 deadline looms, talks could break down. Here’s what you need to know about a potential strike.

Edmonton police say they have located the remains of a young girl whose disappearance has led to a first-degree murder charge being laid.

Abby Ryder Fortson stars in the film adaptation of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. The actor told CBC News what she has in common with the beloved character and what it was like to practice one of the novel’s most famous scenes with author Judy Blume.

Head coach Rick Bowness was the target of some criticism by his players after the Winnipeg Jets had exit meetings Saturday and packed their bags for the off-season.

A Texas man went next door with a rifle and fatally shot five of his neighbours, including an eight-year-old boy and a teenage girl, after the family asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because they were trying to sleep, authorities said Saturday.