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A veteran Ottawa journalist says he and his family have received threats since he was accused of being a Russian agent during a House of Commons committee meeting last month — a claim he refutes and describes as "preposterous."

Baloney stew? How about boloney chowder? Or boloney sliders? You can find all that and more in Full of Bologna: A Collection of Cape Breton Classics.

While being sworn in to office, Dawson City's new town councillors decided as a group to take the oath of office but refused to take the oath of allegiance to his majesty the King.

In Vladimir Putin's first public comment on the U.S. vote, the Russian president on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory and praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt.

A United Nations independent expert is urging “profound changes” in Canada to ensure Indigenous peoples’ right to safe drinking water is upheld. The official’s report puts a welcome international spotlight on long-standing domestic issues, First Nations rights advocates say.

For now, Finance Minister Nate Horner has been appointed the sole director and chair for AIMCo, according to the province.

A Montreal university shut down a think-tank devoted to studying genocide, citing financial strain and a lack of academic impact, but some human rights advocates say it's making a mistake.

The death of an Edmonton woman, allegedly at the hands of the man she was trying to leave, has prompted calls for stronger support for victims attempting to flee intimate partner violence and improved judicial systems to rehabilitate repeat offenders. 

When it comes to aviation in general, it contributes roughly 2.5 per cent of all CO2 emissions and has thus far contributed to roughly four per cent of global warming. But just how much CO2 emissions are these private jets emitting? A lot, according to a new study.

Actor Elliot Page and musician Rufus Wainwright were among the stars who honoured 2SLGBTQ+ charities at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards in Toronto Thursday, in the shadow of a U.S. election that has many worried about queer and trans rights.

Actor Elliot Page and musician Rufus Wainwright are among the stars honoured at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards in Toronto Thursday. The gala is organized by media company Pink Triangle Press to recognize prominent 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians, who have each chosen a community organization to benefit.

Actor Elliot Page and musician Rufus Wainwright are among the stars being honoured at the inaugural PTP Pink Awards in Toronto Thursday. The gala is organized by media company Pink Triangle Press to recognize prominent 2SLGBTQ+ Canadians, who have each chosen a community organization to benefit.

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we talk to the authors of a book that argues world leaders intend to overshoot climate targets, look at the climate impact of private jets and consider the clean energy potential of solar panels covering parking lots.

A provincial court judge says a Manitoba man likely wouldn't have died if proper policy had been followed when he was placed in an RCMP holding cell in The Pas in 2019.

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday. Policymakers took note of a job market that has "generally eased," while inflation continues to move toward the central bank's two per cent target.

Total greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta's oilsands have remained relatively flat for the last few years but could climb yet again in 2024 as the industry ratchets up oil production, according to a new report released Thursday.

Three Winnipeg police officers have been charged with a number of offences after an internal investigation, police announced at a news conference on Thursday.

One junior and two senior members of the Winnipeg Police Service have been put on administrative leave after they were charged with several offences following an internal investigation.

Canadian rental prices fell 1.2 per cent in October compared to the same time last year. It's the first time that annual rents have declined since July 2021, according to a new report.

New Brunswick’s new Liberal government has eliminated the legal restriction on public funding for procedural abortions outside hospitals.

The head of a company specializing in cryptocurrency was kidnapped and held for ransom in downtown Toronto during rush hour Wednesday. 

In 2017, in the months after Donald Trump was elected, thousands of people crossed into Canada at Quebec's Roxham Road. Now, community groups and authorities are preparing for another increase.

Canada's environment watchdog issued another reality check, warning the country that it had six years to slash the lion's share of emissions to reach its climate goals.

Dr. Elaine Ma, who was celebrated for organizing drive-thru vaccination clinics that helped thousands get their shots at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now being ordered to pay back more than $600,000 in fees for those same services.

Canada's largest network of dental practices has obtained an injunction forcing a former "partner" to cease involvement with a planned franchise business, described in court documents as "something like a McDonald's" of dentistry.

The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled the home and away uniform designs for its six teams on Thursday, a little over three weeks before opening its second season.

Even as they fundraise for other community organizations, some legions across Canada are having trouble keeping their own lights on amid rising inflation and maintenance costs.

The Mountain Fire in Southern California has prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people and had jumped in size without any containment after a windy Wednesday.

Australian breaker Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from elite competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ridiculed and spawned conspiracy theories about how she qualified for the Games.

Wisconsin senior Lacey Eden scored two of the United States' five first-period goals and the Americans routed Canada 7-2 on Wednesday night in the opener of the Rivalry Series in San Jose, Calif.

The Lambton Kent District School Board in southwestern Ontario spent over $32,000 to send three staff members to an education conference in Hawaii this year, according to documents obtained by CBC. "There was no question that the quality of the conference met the needs of attendees," the board's education director says.

The Lambton Kent District School Board in southwestern Ontario spent over $32,000 to send three staff members to an education conference in Hawaii this year, according to documents obtained by CBC. "There was no question that the quality of the conference met the needs of attendees," the board's education director says.

Via Rail's service standards have eroded substantially over the last decade, with many more trains arriving late.

During an antagonistic race for the White House, both candidates tried to turn the gender gap among voters to their advantage, with Harris focusing on reproductive freedom as a cornerstone of her campaign and Trump doubling down on a hypermasculine strategy to draw more men to the polls. 

An RCMP national security unit monitored First Nations-led anti-pipeline activism for “potential threats” to the the energy, transportation and banking sectors between 2021 and 2022, according to classified and unclassified internal police reports.

A road trip across South America took a violent turn for a couple from Gatineau, Que., when they were viciously attacked by armed assailants in Panama last week.

Despite criticism that the island of Montreal has been overrun with bike paths since Projet Montréal came to power, Mayor Valérie Plante's administration has only added another 220 kilometres since 2017. The difference? Those additions were protected lanes on busier and larger traffic arteries.

Families are grappling with the consequences of growing gun violence in Hamilton and across the Greater Toronto Area this year. Several of the region's police forces have warned of an alarming rise in shootings since January.

While buzzy social media moments, massive celebrity endorsements and viral memes were everywhere during the U.S. election campaign, those who study social media and pop culture say it's likely that smaller social media interactions had a larger impact on the outcome.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Wednesday he wants China and Saudi Arabia to contribute to a new international goal to help poorer countries struggling with the worst effects of climate change.

Donald Trump is returning to the White House with big plans to remake the global trade landscape. That could be a disaster for Canada's economy. But key players of the last trade war believe they can mitigate the damage.

A new drug will soon be available to treat Rett syndrome. Amanda Marcotte's daughter is unable to tell whether she's OK with the potential side effects. So as a mother, Marcotte has to make the decision for her, and contemplates what are the right reasons.

In a high-tech attempt to save history from the ravages of time, a Canadian company has come up with a new app to tell the stories of more than 300,000 slain soldiers around the world.

Researchers say intense wind recorded on the Sunshine Coast earlier this week was actually a tornado. There were no reported injuries, but the tempest did cause some damage.

A small community of about 8,000 people is mourning the loss of a beloved local nurse, whose estranged husband has been charged with her Monday death, which occurred just east of Trail, B.C. 

The Alberta government is asking rural municipalities to send letters pointing the finger at specific oil and gas companies that aren't paying their property taxes — but one rural leader says there's no hope for enforcement.

Gaganpreet Singh Randhawa is the only person arrested so far in the Falkland, B.C., drug raid that yielded almost half a tonne of meth, fentanyl and cocaine.

In congratulating Donald Trump for his "huge" election victory, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's social media posts were full of excitement. Netanyahu has reason to be pleased. Now, he sees the man he once called "Israel's best friend" returning to the White House, with even more help for his war efforts expected.