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Posts and photos of snaking lines and bulging terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal popped up on social media over the past few days, as passengers vented their frustrations about late takeoffs and customer service in a throwback to scenes of post-pandemic airport chaos a year ago.

Canadians' misunderstanding of best-before dates could be contributing to excess food waste and, in turn, food insecurity, experts say as a government committee urges Ottawa to examine the issue.

There's only one 'One Ring' card, but there are other Canadian-connected collectibles that are just as precious as the one-of-a-kind Lord of the Rings themed Magic: The Gathering card recently pulled by a Toronto collector.

A team effort off the coast of Witless Bay rescued two humpback whales trapped in over 500 feet of fishing gear.

As a week of intense protests eases in France over the police killing of a teenager, Andrew Chang explores why the country is no stranger to mass mobilization. From pension reform to the Yellow Vests, why it seems that Paris is always burning.

Hockey Canada appointed Katherine Henderson as its next president and chief executive officer on Tuesday. The ex-Curling Canada CEO will guide a national sport organization in rebuild mode after a series of scandals led to the departure of top federation brass.

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs and buns to win his eighth-straight Mustard Belt and 16th overall at the 2023 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the violence and renewed his calls to tighten America's lax gun laws.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she is concerned about the safety of India's diplomats following the appearance of what she calls an 'unacceptable' poster for an upcoming protest near Toronto.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says she is concerned about the safety of India's diplomats following the appearance of what she calls an 'unacceptable' poster for an upcoming protest near Toronto.

"AI, or music that contains AI-created elements is absolutely eligible for entry and for consideration for Grammy nomination. Period," Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. recently told The Associated Press about their upcoming awards.

Australian researchers have discovered the first case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a female professional athlete.

Thunder Bay, Ont., police are urging the driver of an SUV that struck two pedestrians on Monday afternoon, killing one and seriously injuring the other, to turn himself in.

Days after Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino expressed his outrage on social media over the transfer of notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison, the head of Canada's federal prison system asked the department whether the politician had been told of the move.

Days after Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino shared his outrage on social media over the transfer of notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison, the head of Canada's federal prison system asked the department whether the politician had been told of the move.

Hong Kong's leader said Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be "pursued for life" for alleged national security offences, dismissing criticism that the move to have them arrested was a dangerous precedent.

Meta Platforms plans to launch a Twitter-rivaling microblogging app called Threads, days after Twitter boss Elon Musk attracted criticism by announcing a temporary cap on how many posts users can read on the social media site.

The City of Regina has made strides to address derelict properties, but there are still many standing in neighbourhoods like North Central and Heritage. Experts say they create unsafe environments. Residents feel neglected and believe these properties perpetuate stigmas about where they live.

The City of Regina has made strides to address derelict properties, but there are still many standing in neighbourhoods like North Central and Heritage. Experts say they create unsafe environments. Residents feel neglected and believe these properties perpetuate stigmas about where they live.

Kristin MacDonald, 35, a single mom, said her work as an education assistant was not paying the bills. Her side hustle — adult model on the OnlyFans subscription website — drew the ire of the school district she worked for, which terminated her.

Kristin MacDonald, 35, a single mom, said her work as an education assistant was not paying the bills. Her side hustle — adult model on the OnlyFans subscription website — drew the ire of the school district she worked for, which terminated her.

The federal government has not created a national task force that would investigate all unresolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls — despite the fact that was a key call for justice in the 2019 final report of the MMIWG inquiry.

According to documents filed in its latest capital spending application, Nova Scotia Power intends to convert three coal-fired units at the Lingan Generating Station in Cape Breton to heavy fuel oil in 2030 and keep them operating until 2050.

Blaine Higgs began his term as premier promising not to run his government from the top down like he accused his predecessor Brian Gallant of doing.

Israel is close to completing its Jenin operation, a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday after the fiercest fighting in the flashpoint West Bank town in more than two decades killed 10 Palestinians and forced thousands to flee.

Despite a stern warning from one of Canada's security review bodies, most Crown corporations and smaller government departments haven't heeded the call to use specialized cyber defence sensors to protect their networks from state-sponsored attacks, says a recent report.

As more communities embrace initiatives to mark Pride Month, councillors and LGBTQ support groups are troubled by signs of a growing backlash. The Alberta RCMP says reports of hate incidents are on the rise this June compared to the previous years.

One of Canada’s best-known cold cases has been cracked, with ramifications in Ontario, Quebec, Florida and Tennessee.

The Ontario government has just posted proposed new rules they say will better protect pre-construction homebuyers from price hikes.

When it comes to sriracha sauce, David Phung has had to improvise lately. “We’ve been out of the original sriracha sauce for a few months now,” the manager of a Windsor, Ont. grocery store said.

A unique approach to supportive housing is helping mothers recovering from addiction in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside reunite with their children. The concept, which is mostly funded by private donations: keep families together, create supports to help them heal, and break the generational cycle of addiction.

Magnet fishing is a growing trend around the world. People get into the hobby with hopes of finding interesting, or even valuable objects while, at the same time, cleaning up waterways.

Indigenous musicians are building their own infrastructure within Canada's music industry after years of feeling excluded from or limited by the system's unspoken glass ceiling.

One of Canada’s best-known cold cases has been cracked, with ramifications in Ontario, Quebec, Florida and Tennessee.

Manipur, a sparsely-populated state in eastern India, is reeling from ethnic violence affecting tens of thousands of people. Amid the ongoing unrest, the state has remained under a government-authorized internet shutdown for more than a month, leaving diaspora communities in Canada scrambling to reach families back home.

Manipur, a sparsely-populated state in eastern India, is reeling from ethnic violence affecting tens of thousands of people. Amid the ongoing unrest, the state has remained under a government-authorized internet shutdown for more than a month, leaving diaspora communities in Canada scrambling to reach families back home.

Despite a stern warning from one of Canada's security review bodies, most Crown corporations and smaller government departments haven't heeded the call to use specialized cyber defence sensors to protect their networks from state-sponsored attacks, says a recent report.

Jerry Martin opened a mobile store on the Downtown Eastside in May. At the time, he said he wanted to provide a safe supply of illegal drugs to more people.

RoseAnne Archibald, the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), is calling on supporters to tell their respective chiefs and councils to reinstate her and to push for a forensic audit of the organization's finances to go ahead. 

The temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, Greece, was illuminated by the light of a supermoon that crept into the night sky, striking an impressive sight for spectators who were able to catch the experience.

The Wimbledon Championships draw tennis fans from far and wide to see some of the world's best players competing on the famous grass courts. Some visitors say lengthy queues are part of the attraction, despite needing to wake up extra early to get a good position in line.

Hong Kong police have accused eight activists living overseas of national security offences. They are wanted under a national security law that Beijing imposed on the former British colony in 2020, shortly after anti-China protests the previous year. 

One trading card to rule them all has been found in Ontario. 

A Nebraska cow has earned herself a Guinness World Record for her ability to perform rapid-fire tricks in exchange for tasty treats and vigorous head scratches.