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Two years after four members of the Afzaal family were killed while out for a walk in London, Ont., the people closest to them reflect on how the strength they showed in life has helped them live each day since the attack. The accused's trial is set for Windsor starting in September.

The virtual reality headset was unveiled at Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) in Cupertino, California, this afternoon. It also revealed developments for many of its existing products and software, many of which are launching next week.

Dozens of countries have automated tax systems. In some cases, it takes just minutes to process your return. About That producer Lauren Bird explores the pros and cons of automatic filing — and the likelihood of Canada adopting the system.

Ontario Soccer is putting body cameras on referees at youth soccer games in an effort to curb abuse from parents and coaches. About That producer Lauren Bird looks at the severity of the issue, and whether this new program could help solve a referee shortage.

Justice is best served cold: The Law & Order franchise is finally expanding to Canada in spring 2024, in the form of a one-hour spinoff dubbed Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent. Citytv, which greenlit the show, says the crime drama will "showcase original Canadian stories" written and produced by a Canadian team.

Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he was "shocked" by the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) decision to transfer serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison — but he insists his office cannot overrule it.

The death toll from heavy floods that hit Haiti over the weekend has risen to 42, with another 11 people missing, authorities said Monday.

HBO's music industry drama The Idol, which stars Lily-Rose Depp and Canadian singer Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, who co-created the show with Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson, finally premiered on Sunday after months of reports detailing a disastrous production and poor reviews out of the Cannes Film Festival.

A Halifax Fire captain who risked his own life to rescue an elderly man from an active wildfire zone says he was just doing his job — and doesn't consider himself a hero.

A Halifax Fire captain who risked his own life to rescue an elderly man from an active wildfire zone says he was just doing his job — and wouldn't consider himself a hero.

A reputed figure in Montreal's mafia was shot and killed Monday afternoon, sources confirmed to Radio-Canada.

More and more people are forming friendships and even romantic relationships with AI chatbots, prompting concerns among experts who study the ethics around the rapidly evolving technology.

Former vice-president Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing for his life.

As hundreds of fires continue to burn across the country, officials with the federal government said this morning they're forecasting higher-than-normal fire activity across most of Canada through to August at least.

Three years after Laryssa Kozar of St. Thomas, Ont., came out to her mom, the 20-year-old has made it clear to anyone else who lays eyes on her that she's a proud member of the LGBTQ community.

The Conservatives have introduced more than 900 amendments to the federal government's budget and are promising to do whatever it takes to halt its passage through Parliament unless the government meets two key demands.

Canadian entrepreneur Craig Cohon finished a 4,250-kilometre journey across Europe on Monday after walking for five months straight to draw attention to carbon emissions. He also drained his entire pension fund, which amounted to $1 million.

Four security guards from English River Dene Nation who evacuated to North Battleford due to encroaching wildfires are being called heroes, after saving an elderly couple from a house fire last week.

A new study shows air filtering systems across the world have been collecting DNA from wildlife for decades, which could be used to help researchers identify and quantify biodiversity.

Last week's Alberta election, in which the United Conservatives swept rural seats but lost heavily in the big cities, has raised fears of growing polarization. But an extensive survey conducted through the University of Alberta suggests the divide is more about identity than ideas.

Prince Harry failed to appear on Monday at the High Court in London where he is suing a British tabloid publisher, with the judge saying he was surprised by his absence.

The fires prompted air quality warnings across Quebec on Monday morning, including in Montreal, where Environment Canada urged residents to take precautions against smog.

The fires prompted air quality warnings across Quebec on Monday morning, including in Montreal, where Environment Canada urged residents to take precautions against smog.

At the Guatemala-Honduras border, a centre offers migrants and refugees a chance to rest and regroup, and perhaps consider staying in Central America instead of making the dangerous journey north.

Crews fighting a fire in the Barrington Lake area of Nova Scotia's Shelburne County finished the weekend 'with smiles on their face at the end of the day' thanks to a heavy dousing of rain, says a Department of Natural Resources official.

Crews fighting a fire in the Barrington Lake area of Nova Scotia's Shelburne County finished the weekend 'with smiles on their face at the end of the day' thanks to a heavy dousing of rain, says a Department of Natural Resources official.

A report into an altercation at Edmonton Institution last year sheds light on correctional officers’ use of force and the strained relationship between inmates and employees at the maximum security federal prison.

The United States military has released video of what it called an "unsafe" Chinese manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait on the weekend, in which a Chinese navy ship cut sharply across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the U.S. vessel to slow to avoid a collision.

Russian officials said their forces thwarted large Ukrainian attacks in two provinces of Ukraine illegally annexed by Moscow. Ukraine did not confirm the attacks, making it unclear whether they marked the start of an anticipated counteroffensive.

An Australian woman who spent 20 years in prison has been pardoned and released based on new scientific evidence that her four children died by natural causes as she had insisted.

May was the hottest ever on record for the communities of Arviat, Baker Lake, and Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, as well as in Fort Liard, Fort Simpson and Yellowknife in the N.W.T. It's also been Fort Liard's driest ever spring, according to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

After seeing the large turnout of girls who were interested in playing on A.B. Lucas Secondary School's first-ever girls softball team last year, Avery Inkster did not want to lose momentum. 

After seeing the large turnout of girls who were interested in playing on A.B. Lucas Secondary School's first-ever girls' softball team last year, Avery Inkster did not want to lose momentum. 

Parents are struggling to find child care after two daycare centres were lost in the wildfire near Halifax.

In a Facebook post, Ukrainian immigrant Alexandra Dubova asked people if they would be interested in going on a walk with her to help her improve her English. She received dozens of responses.

A forest and nature school in Ugpi’Ganjig is teaching kids about the Mi’kmaw calendar and skills they can use on the land.

A fundamentalist Christian movement that gained momentum in Canada by challenging pandemic public health restrictions is now increasingly trying to become involved in electoral politics.

Before the war, millions of Russians visited Turkey as tourists each year. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many are now staying in the country to avoid being enslisted to fight.

A wild account of Chinese political interference unfolded this week in Ottawa. It's not what you're thinking. The leader of a deposed government from a remote tropical island came to share a cautionary story: his own. It illustrates how diverse locations are becoming theatres in an emerging cold war.

Ultra low-cost carrier Flair is Canada’s worst airline for complaints, with more than 20 per cent of its flights generating some sort of complaint to the Canadian Transport Agency (CTA), new federal data shows.

More than 100 tenants in a Thorncliffe Park apartment complex have stopped paying rent to protest proposed above-guideline rent increases of almost 10 per cent over the last two years, according to a tenant advocacy group.

Canadian troops in Latvia have been buying their own ballistic helmets with better ear protection and are looking at their allies with envy as Danish soldiers arrive with more modern Canadian-made weapons. It is a sign that the army’s problems with equipping its battle group in the Baltic go beyond the absence of modern anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons.

A wild account of Chinese political interference unfolded this week in Ottawa. It's not what you're thinking. The leader of a deposed government from a remote tropical island came to share a cautionary story: his own. It illustrates how diverse locations are becoming theatres in an emerging cold war.

A wild account of Chinese political interference unfolded this week in Ottawa. It's not what you're thinking. The leader of a deposed government from a remote tropical island came to share a cautionary story: his own. It illustrates how diverse locations are becoming theatres in an emerging cold war.

Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the visiting Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night.

Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the visiting Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night.

Canada’s national Para hockey team suffered a 6-1 loss to the United States in the gold-medal game at the world Para hockey championship on Sunday in Moose Jaw, Sask.

Canadian producer Bob Rock is behind hits from some of music’s biggest acts, including Metallica, Mötley Crüe and Michael Bublé. Ian Hanomansing talks with Rock about his hugely successful career, including his latest release — a collaboration with his friend Gord Downie before the Tragically Hip singer’s death from cancer in 2017.

William Rousseau had the tournament's first shutout with 32 saves and the Quebec Remparts defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-0 on Sunday in Kamloops, B.C., to claim the Memorial Cup title.

Fans in Canadian basketball star Jamal Murray’s hometown of Kitchener, Ont., are ecstatic as he and the Denver Nuggets drive for a historic NBA championship victory over the Miami Heat.