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The fallout over a Canadian legal organization's decision to cancel a noted Syrian Canadian entrepeneur and peace advocate's speaking invitation is deepening, with another high-profile resignation, this time by its treasurer.

Canadians appear more motivated to vote early this election than during the last campaign, according to numbers from Elections Canada.

Christopher Griffin, the now former artist-in-residence at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, says administrators were trying to censor one of his paintings after complaints from American profs. 

The Yukon government buys food for government-run facilities such as hospitals, schools, jails and continuing care homes. Some local farmers wish more of that business would come their way.

In a clash of underdogs, two of the longest losing streaks in college baseball history were snapped on Tuesday as Yeshiva University and Lehman College went head-to-head in a thrilling doubleheader. The two teams entered the game with a combined 141-game losing streak.

Three men charged in connection with the 2023 death of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner Sharif Rahman are fighting their extradition from the U.K. The trio's lawyer has raised concerns about overcrowding and disease outbreaks in Ontario jails.

A member of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration appears to have slipped up when he said that Canada would be getting hit with an additional 10 per cent tariff.

Levana Ballouz, a trans woman who was convicted of murdering her partner and their two children on Montreal's South Shore, will serve her sentence in a men’s prison.

A 39-year-old woman from Charlottetown has been charged with first-degree murder after her baby daughter died at the IWK Hospital in Halifax three weeks ago, Charlottetown police say.

A 39-year-old woman from Charlottetown has been charged with first-degree murder after her baby daughter died at the IWK Hospital in Halifax three weeks ago, Charlottetown police say.

Wilfrid Laurier University students say they were surprised when two Canada geese nested on the front lawn of their home in Waterloo, Ont., last week. Now, they're afraid to go out their front door, saying the geese are very aggressive.

Have a question about Canada’s federal election? Join Catherine Cullen, host of The House, as she takes questions live on everything from voting to campaign platforms. The conversation starts on April 9 at 3 p.m. ET.

The Toronto Blue Jays are locking up slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a 14-year extension worth $500 million US. The team confirmed the deal in a statement today after reports surfaced early Monday that the two sides had agreed to a deal.

Media members got a tour of the pavilions at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Wednesday, which opens to the public on April 13.

Many media outlets around the world reported Camilla Hempleman-Adams as the first woman to trek solo across Baffin Island, causing outrage among some Nunavummiut.

Chinese billionaire Weihong Liu set out her business plans to purchase many of the stores in a video, saying The Bay has hundreds of years of history and she doesn't want to see it collapse. 

Newfoundland and Labrador has tabled a 2025-26 provincial budget that responds to uncertainty from the United States with record spending, while delaying its return to a balanced budget by another year.

U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats and tariffs have breathed new life into a superhero from the 1970s, Captain Canuck, a government agent with superhuman strength who defends Canada's sovereignty.

The Keystone oil pipeline was shut down Tuesday morning after it ruptured in North Dakota, halting the flow of millions of gallons of crude oil from Canada to refineries in the U.S.

The pipeline ruptured Tuesday morning in southeastern North Dakota and was shut down within two minutes by an employee who heard a mechanical bang.

The number of victims who died after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub surged to 184 late Wednesday as dozens of people lingered outside the Dominican Republic's forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing more than a day after disaster struck.

A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republic's forensic institute for news of loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub in the capital, killing at least 124 and injuring hundreds more.

At least 113 people were killed and dozens of others trapped following a roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo where hundreds had been dancing to a lively merengue concert early Tuesday.

The Vancouver Canucks became the first team in NHL history to overcome a three-goal deficit in the final minute of regulation and go on to win the game when they beat the Dallas Stars 6-5.

New Angus Reid polling shows if a referendum was held tomorrow, one in four Albertans would vote to leave Canada.

Federal parties have pitched different approaches to dealing with the toxic drug crisis in B.C. — particularly when it comes to supervised consumption sites.

All three main federalist parties have vowed to keep the consumer carbon tax dead and buried. If you're looking for something more ambitious in the way of climate policy in this election, prepare to be underwhelmed.

Hamilton labour leaders say workers want to know where candidates in this federal election stand on issues including the right to strike, supporting public services and protecting workers affected by the Canada-U.S. trade war.

One of the great things about astronomy is that it’s always full of surprises, especially when it comes to comets — you just can’t predict new ones. But there’s a lot of buzz around a recently discovered comet that has quickly brightened.

Pussy Riot is bringing their politically charged theatrical show to Canada. This tour, based on Maria Alyokhina's upcoming book, details her post-prison experiences, highlighting protests, oppression, and the tragic story of Alexei Navalny.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been boasting about the size of his political rallies. But the size of such events may not be indicative of wide-scale support for a campaign or predictive of electoral success, some political analysts say.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been boasting about the size of his political rallies. But the size of such events may not be indicative of wide-scale support for a campaign or predictive of electoral success, some political analysts say.

Tens of billions of period products are used on a daily basis. But how climate-friendly are they and where does all the waste end up? Affordability, accessibility, stigma and policies pose as barriers to sustainable options.

For Jolene Saulis Dione, a recent conversation with her 12-year-old daughter Gwen, helped put in focus why Indigenous child welfare, and the system that has impacted her both personally and professionally, is top of mind at the ballot box.

Rents and other housing costs are rising and so is the proportion of renters in Canada. Tenants say they are left in precarious positions and feel unheard and under-represented in the federal election campaign so far.

Helen Bobat went to England in mid-March for a five-day trip with only a week's worth of medication. Now she's stranded without a permanent resident card, and with few options to return.

Multiple pharmacists linked to Fort William Medical Pharmacy in south Thunder Bay face an additional set of misconduct allegations by the profession's Ontario regulator, including falsifying records. One pharmacist also faces allegations of taking or misappropriating drugs from the shop.

Canadians may be rethinking their trips across the border in the wake of U.S. tariffs, but Canadian border data shows the tensions aren't slowing Americans down when it comes to flying north.

Colossal Biosciences made a surprise announcement Monday, claiming it had brought the dire wolf back from the dead, achieving the biotech company’s first successful de-extinction. But some scientists say that while the wolves’ existence is an impressive feat, they are not exactly as advertised.

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says she has found “systemic discrimination” in how health authorities detain vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm.

An anti-Islamophobia advocacy group is urging the Conservatives to remove a London, Ont.-area candidate from the federal election ballot over past comments about marginalized groups. When reached by CBC News, Andrew Lawton pointed to an earlier social media post in which he said he was "reckless" while facing mental health challenges but will continue to do better.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's criticisms of Mark Carney got personal on Tuesday, while the Liberal leader hit back at Poilievre's political career.