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Two people who died during a torrential rainstorm last weekend in rural Nova Scotia has been identified as Natalie Harnish, 6, and Nicholas Holland, a local performer known for his lifelong passion for music.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified the sugar-free sweetener aspartame as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans.' CBC's Ashley Fraser unpacks the confusion around the WHO's classification and whether diet soda is still safe to drink.

In a report released Thursday, Statistics Canada researchers found violent crime rose by five per cent in 2022 — after a six per cent increase in 2021 — using the Crime Severity Index, one of the tools the federal agency uses to measure crime and track the volume and severity of what's reported.

Onion Lake RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert in the community for Randy Cooke, 35, who is suspected of carrying a firearm and travelling by foot.

Onion Lake RCMP have canceled a dangerous person alert in the community as Randy Cooke, 35, who was suspected of carrying a firearm and travelling by foot, was located and arrested.

Onion Lake RCMP have canceled a dangerous person alert in the community as Randy Cooke, 35, who was suspected of carrying a firearm and travelling by foot, was located and arrested.

Onion Lake RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert in the community for Randy Cooke, 35, who is suspected of carrying a firearm and travelling by foot.

Nearly 15 years after his death, pro wrestler Clarence Henhawke remains a legend in Ingersoll, Ont. Roger Henhawke, 73, remembers his father as a leader and family man who worked hard to stand out in the community.

Nearly 15 years after his death, pro wrestler Clarence Henhawke remains a legend in Ingersoll, Ont. Roger Henhawke, 73, remembers his father as a leader and family man who worked hard to stand out in the community.

Border agents seized more than 60 kilograms of what's believed to be cocaine hidden by loads of corn in a commercial truck that crossed the Manitoba border earlier this month, authorities say.

Anita Anand is pushing back against the perception that her move from defence minister to Treasury Board president is a demotion, arguing she'll have a central role in reining in federal government spending.

The promise of economic reconciliation is becoming common among governments, political parties, corporations and banks. CBC Indigenous looks at what this new buzzword really means.

The B.C. Wildfire Service is cautioning that there could still be tough times ahead this summer, with most regions in the province having only received 40-80 per cent of usual rainfall for this time of year.

Fire and emergency management officials are set to provide an update on the state of wildfires around British Columbia, as recent rains have offered some reprieve but several blazes still threaten communities.

LeBron James said his family is "safe and healthy" three days after his oldest son, Bronny, went into cardiac arrest.

LeBron James said his family is "safe and healthy" three days after his oldest son, Bronny, went into cardiac arrest.

In 2017, the Quebec government approved a $250-million plan to replace the Olympic Stadium's roof. Now, the agency that manages the Olympic Park says it needs to also replace the technical ring that holds the roof together.

From the World Aquatics Championships to Barbie mania, here are some of the best Canadian images of the past week.

After a wild night in Perth, the Canadian women's soccer team returned to its training base in Melbourne on Thursday to prepare for a crucial match against Australia at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

For the second straight week, a vicious thunderstorm has caused widespread damage across areas of southwestern Ontario. The focus of the weather's fury Wednesday was on southern Essex County.

For the second straight week, a vicious thunderstorm has caused widespread damage across areas of southwestern Ontario. The focus of the weather's fury this time was on southern Essex County.

Prince Harry's legal war against British tabloids suffered a blow on Thursday when the High Court in London ruled there had been no secret deal between Buckingham Palace and Rupert Murdoch's newspaper group over phone-hacking claims.

The Bank of Canada says it's trying to not raise interest rates more than it has to, as members of the governing council are mindful of the risks associated with raising rates too much.

A Florida man charged with murder in one of Canada's best-known cold cases has been arrested by American authorities and made his first court appearance earlier this week.

For Alison Myrden, who lives with multiple sclerosis, the early July police bust at Hamilton’s Mushroom Cabinet meant a massive and nearly immediate deterioration in her quality of life. 

THC Canada was one of the first licensed cannabis retail stores in Vancouver. Yet, president and founder Spensir Sangara says a large number of his patrons actually come from Surrey, B.C.

Ukraine has signalled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as "neutral athletes," a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics.

Canada's Summer McIntosh retained her world title in the women's 200m butterfly final on Thursday at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. The 16-year-old swimmer from Toronto finished in two minutes, 4.06 seconds, a new Canadian and world junior record.

First Nations say the provincial government kept them in the dark as it was privatizing land within their traditional territories. But they have new weapons in this fight — maps.

It was in high school that Phoenix Isnana developed a living, breathing love for food and travel. They recently graduated from Scott Collegiate in Regina, where they attended the food tourism and hospitality pathway program.

Homeowners in the Sudbury, Ont., neighbourhood of Minnow Lake say their yards have been covered with bits of a Styrofoam-like material from a nearby construction site, and both the province and the city say they're aware of the issue.

Members of the Brooklyn Volunteer Fire Department saved many lives during the worst of the flooding in West Hants last week — including Kimberly Gillingham, who nearly got swept away along with the firefighter who was rescuing her early Saturday morning.

Perched on the edge of North America, Newfoundland and Labrador has long been an irresistible temptation for adventurers, both professionals and thrill-seeking amateurs. But the sheer number of misadventures in recent months is breathing fresh oxygen into age-old debate over who should bear the cost when high-risk exploits go awry.

TD locked a woman out of her bank accounts for over a week after they said a e-transfer she received could be fraudulent. She said she's concerned about the bank's policies after she had trouble paying bills with no access to her money.

England and France could suddenly get a new, colder climate due to the collapse of an Atlantic current. It's just one sign we’re getting dangerously close to some irreversible climate “tipping points." Here’s what that means.

Emails obtained by CBC reveal details of a rat issue that plagued the military academy in Kingston, Ont., last summer and outline ongoing complaints about the quality of the food being offered to cadets, including reports of mould, raw meat and insects.

For decades, Kateri Tekakwitha Island was rocky and arid, after sludge was piled on top of it during construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which cut off Kahnawà:ke's access to the river — and an entire way of life.

A senior U.S. military figure has agreed to have tough conversations with Canada about defence spending when he takes over the bi-national military body NORAD.

Why is extreme heat so dangerous to the human body? Scientists say it’s because high heat puts strain on the heart and causes rapid dehydration, eventually leading to death if your body can’t cool itself down fast enough.

An Ottawa Valley man says he's been left confused and frustrated after buying tickets for a Flair Airlines flight that didn't exist and having to fight for months to get a refund.

Sales are growing so quickly that some installers wonder whether heat pumps could even wipe out the demand for new air conditioners in a few years and put a significant dent in the number of natural gas furnaces.

Sales are growing so quickly that some installers wonder whether heat pumps could even wipe out the demand for new air conditioners in a few years and put a significant dent in the number of natural gas furnaces.

U.S. Border Patrol agents recently disrupted an attempted smuggling run moving 14 Indian nationals from Canada into the U.S. along the Quebec and New York State border, court records show. The driver of the vehicle the agents stopped said he was recruited for the smuggling run in a manner resembling a spy novel.

B.C. hiker Sage Randle and her friends were returning to their vehicle when wildfire smoke forced them back up toward the summit of Mount Bruce. Then a tour helicopter happened to fly by.

B.C. hiker Sage Randle and her friends were returning to their vehicle when wildfire smoke forced them back up toward the summit of Mount Bruce. Then a tour helicopter happened to fly by.

A pair of Canadian women made history in women's high diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Molly Carlson won silver, and Jessica Macaulay took home bronze in her very last event before retiring.

Thousands are without power Wednesday evening, and there are "homes that have trees right through them."

Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism, has died at the age of 88.

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power, according to a group of soldiers who appeared on the West African country's national television late on Wednesday, hours after Bazoum was held in the presidential palace.

Mutinous soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger's democratically elected president, announcing on state television late Wednesday that they have put an end to the government over the African country's deteriorating security.