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The murder of a Haida Gwaii man in what police say was a targeted hit and run has set off a provincewide movement, #Justice4Luke, across British Columbia, drawing attention to the issues of drugs and violence in First Nations communities.

The killing of a Haida Gwaii man in what police say was a targeted hit and run has set off a B.C.-wide movement, #Justice4Luke, drawing attention to the issues of drugs and violence in First Nations communities.

A personal loss taught Anna Brynald to chase her dreams, no matter how silly. So she signed up for the 2025 European Gull Screech Championship, and won gold.

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston seemed to be downplaying rumours that he's jockeying to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, but acknowledged Wednesday that he's taken lessons to learn French — a nod to the bilingualism that's expected of federal party leaders.

Ater a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians chose to elect a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. How does Parliament work when there’s a minority government, and what comes next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP? Here’s what you need to know.

Ater a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians chose to elect a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. How does Parliament work when there’s a minority government, and what comes next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP? Here’s what you need to know.

Ukraine and the U.S. said on Wednesday they signed an agreement on a joint fund to invest in Ukraine's reconstruction, and a draft of the deal said it would give Washington preferential access to new Ukrainian natural resources deals.

Police say the 11 people killed when an SUV drove through a crowd at a Vancouver Filipino festival on April 26 ranged in age from five to 65 years old.

An investigation into the death of an Edmonton woman, caught in the crossfire of an RCMP shooting northeast of Edmonton, describes her death as an unintended, tragic accident.

Premier Rob Lantz apologized in the legislature Wednesday after a former substitute teacher pleaded guilty to sexual touching at a primary school. 

A series of thunderstorms swept through southern Ontario and Quebec late Tuesday, causing outages and damaging trees and property.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit the White House “within the next week or less” as the two countries chart a new way forward following a federal election that was largely seen as a rebuke of the president's trade war and his 51s state ambitions.

The death of Robert Wapuchakoos at the Regional Psychiatric Centre on April 27 concludes a story that began with a brutal slaying that sent a shockwave through Saskatchewan in the summer of 1982.

Justin Trudeau said abandoning electoral reform was his biggest regret, and in January lamented the fact that Canada doesn't have ranked ballots. We asked political experts: What would have happened Monday night if we did?

A former TV production assistant told a jury on Wednesday that Harvey Weinstein held her down and sexually assaulted her in 2006. She is the first of the former studio boss's accusers to testify at his rape retrial.

Coun. Jason Schreyer, who represented the Winnipeg ward of Elmwood-East Kildonan for the past 11 years, has died, city council announced in a statement.

Montreal-born filmmaker Shawn Levy, who's directing the recently announced "Star Wars: Starfighter," will be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame this year. Other inductees include rock band Our Lady Peace, actor Tonya Williams and guitarist Liona Boyd, among others.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford went on an extended rant about some of the province’s judges Wednesday, arguing they are soft on crime, interfering in municipal issues based on ideology, and even floating the idea of electing judges in Canada like in parts of the United States.

Donald Trump's presidency is 100 days old on Wednesday, and its bold and often controversial moves have spawned over 200 lawsuits. Here's a look at some of the major themes and cases, with a looming question

Donald Trump's presidency is 100 days old on Wednesday, and its bold and often controversial moves have spawned over 200 lawsuits. Here's a look at some of the major themes and cases, with a looming question

U.S. tariffs and Canada's response could result in 68,100 fewer jobs in Ontario this year, a new report estimates. This figure may increase to 119,200 jobs in 2026 and 137,900 jobs in 2029, according to the report by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO), released Wednesday. 

China has created a list of U.S.-made products that would be exempted from its 125 per cent tariffs and is quietly notifying companies about the policy, two people familiar with the matter said.

Jonathan Pedneault has announced that he is stepping down as co-leader of the Green Party after failing to secure a seat in the House of Commons on his second attempt. 

Jonathan Pedneault has announced that he is stepping down as co-leader of the Green Party after failing to secure a seat in the House of Commons on his second attempt. 

Seventy-year-old Tan Hoang vowed he would never return to Vietnam after fleeing the country with his family on a makeshift wooden boat.

Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy shrank in the month of February, but declines might not last long, as early signs for March point to moderate GDP growth.

The Professional Women's Hockey League will add a franchise in Seattle ahead of next season. Seattle joins Vancouver as the PWHL's first two expansion teams, bringing the growing league to eight teams now spanning west to east across North America.

The Liberals have a minority government, huge plans and a divided country. How will they make it work?

About 600 North Korean troops have been killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine out of a total deployment of 15,000, South Korean lawmakers said on Wednesday, citing the country's intelligence agency.

A recent executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest in deep sea mining operations could have dire environmental consequences, according to a northern Ontario mining expert.

People flourish when all major aspects of their life are good, but a new global study suggests that isn't the case for young adults in many high-income countries.

As domestic violence cases climb in Nova Scotia, people who work in the sector say they often hear from women who feel trapped in abusive relationships because they can't find child care, and therefore can't afford to get out.

Hot Docs' new Made in Exile program highlights a cohort of filmmakers at this year’s festival, and highlights stories of war and crisis in artists' homelands that they've had to leave.

Making lifestyle adjustments could help you cut the risk of developing a stroke, dementia or late-life depression all at the same time, according to new research that has identified 17 overlapping risk factors for these brain-related conditions.

Ontario is planning to scale back species at risk protections. But the new bill is raising alarms from environmental groups, who say it could force the federal government to intervene to enforce its own overlapping nature protections. Here are the key changes and how they impact animals at risk.

Technical problems in the London, Ont., courtroom plagued Tuesday's proceedings at the sexual assault trial for five former world junior hockey players, forcing Justice Maria Carroccia to adjourn early after more video evidence was shown. We'll pick up things in Superior Court when our live coverage restarts this morning.

Several people in Nunavik say voting booths closed early in their communities on election day — or didn't open at all. Now, some are calling for recourse to prevent this from happening again.

The Senators won't go away in the Battle of Ontario. Linus Ullmark made 27 saves for the first playoff shutout of his career as Ottawa edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Tuesday to cut the deficit in the teams' first-round matchup to 3-2.

The dorm-mate who called 911 after also snorting the fentanyl-laced cocaine that killed 18-year-old Sidney McIntyre-Starko did not immediately inform first responders they had taken drugs.

April 29, 2025 | Canadian voters deliver a divided political shakeup with Mark Carney’s Liberals projected to form a minority government, a historically high Conservative vote share and a decimated NDP.

A statement posted online by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service says the woman was walking her leashed dog in the Kadenwood neighbourhood around 8:30 p.m. PT on Monday when she was knocked to the ground and bitten by the bear. 

On Monday night, at about 7:15 p.m. PT, media outlets including CBC News projected the Liberals would form the next government.