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Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating as the U.S. continues to strike alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats and signals the possibility of a ground invasion. Andrew Chang breaks down the geographical, logistical and political challenges involved in ratcheting up the conflict to this level.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

A dog in Alberta died in November after being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza. It's the second confirmed fatal case of avian flu in a domestic dog in Canada, with the first being reported in Ontario in 2023.

Amid a temperature of –26 C factoring in the wind chill, homes in Cochenour, Ont., were left with no heat after a natural gas outage was reported around 8 a.m. CT on Friday. Here's what one resident wants to see change before the next outage occurs.

The federal NDP released its internal campaign review Friday largely avoiding casting blame on senior staff and instead citing issues that were beyond the control of New Democrats for its worst election loss.

Photos of a wooden box, allegedly used for student "time outs" at an elementary school in Akwesasne, drew shock and anger from parents this week and have prompted an investigation by the school district.

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on family members and associates of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as Washington ratchets up pressure on the Venezuelan president.

A group trying to save thousands of trees from being cut down in Vancouver's famed Stanley Park has lost another legal battle. But a court decision this week found that the City of Vancouver didn't follow its own rules when contracting a firm to clear a large swath of the urban forest.

It’s safe to say it’s been a whirlwind year navigating U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs. But here’s the kicker — our global domestic exports actually made more money this year than last. So, what’s going on?

Windsor's chatbot comes online as more municipal government's across Canada adopt AI tools to become more efficient and reduce costs while unions voice fears about potential job cuts and data security.

A man who has spent 33 years behind bars for four murders was granted bail after concerns were raised earlier this year about the fairness of his initial trial.

One of the three Quebec City-area men accused of participating in terrorist activities has been granted bail. Simon Angers-Audet was released on Friday on the condition that he remain at his family home and update the RCMP on his movements.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a memorandum of understanding in Buffalo Friday. Under the agreement, Ontario will help New York develop nuclear technologies, which the leaders say will help both jurisdictions meet future energy demand.

Vancouver is installing hundreds of new, temporary surveillance cameras ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move city officials say is about public safety, but privacy experts say deserves closer scrutiny.

Alberta's declining COVID-19 vaccination rate is sparking more concern as it becomes clear how uptake in the province compares to other parts of the country.

Erika Kirk, now the leader of the Turning Point USA organization after her husband Charlie Kirk's slaying in September, said the group will work to get Vice-President JD Vance elected president in 2028.

A 26-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested on terrorism charges, police announced on Friday, as well as charges for two attempted kidnappings in the Greater Toronto Area.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a large shuffle of deputy ministers and senior public servants in a shake-up at the top of the public service that has been long expected around Ottawa.

The province has revoked Pacific Link College's certification — just weeks after students came forward to CBC News alleging the school required them to participate in a political campaign for course credit. Advocates estimate hundreds of students were affected by the closure, putting their visa status in jeopardy.

Quebec’s family doctors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of an agreement that will incentivize them to take on an additional 500,000 patients by next June.

Canadian ski cross racersCourtney Hoffos and India Sherret, along with world champion snowboarder Liam Brearley, will miss the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games in February after suffering season-ending injuries.

Finland’s government is facing heavy pressure and accusations of racism from several Asian countries after its representative to the 2025 Miss Universe pageant was seen pulling the corners of her eyes in a photo — and some Finnish politicians posted their own photos repeating the gesture.

Marc Tanguay, the MNA for the eastern Montreal riding of LaFontaine, is once again the interim leader of the Quebec Liberal Party following the resignation of Pablo Rodriguez.

In Mill Bay, B.C., Ergo Eco Solutions says results of a pilot project from last summer point to a new solution to help with dust suppression on the province's dirt roads.

In Mill Bay, B.C., Ergo Eco Solutions says results of a pilot project from last summer point to a new solution to help with dust suppression on the province's dirt roads.

Two young moose have been removed from the northwest Calgary community of Arbour Lake after a run-in with a dog that resulted in minor injuries for the pet.

The officer has been transported to hospital and the injuries aren't life-threatening, Niagara regional police say, adding they're "working to make the area safe."

The officer has been transported to hospital and the injuries aren't life-threatening, Niagara regional police say.

The officer has been transported to hospital and the injuries aren't life-threatening, police say.

Hours after police went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" blocking traffic sightlines, police continue to be in a standoff with a man who began shooting from inside a former church, wounding an officer who was taken to hospital. Niagara regional police urge people to shelter in place.

Officers went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" that was blocking traffic sightlines and a man inside the church-turned-residence began shooting, wounding an officer, Niagara police said. The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. People are still urged to shelter in place.

Hours after police went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" blocking traffic sightlines, police continue to be in a standoff with a man who began shooting from inside a former church, wounding an officer who was treated in hospital and released. Niagara regional police urge people to shelter in place.

Hours after police went to a Welland, Ont., property Friday morning to address "an enormous fence" blocking traffic sightlines, police continue to be in a standoff with a man inside a church-turned-residence who began shooting, wounding an officer who was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Niagara regional police urge people to shelter in place as the standoff continues.

A man barricaded in a former church in Welland, Ont., was taken into custody early Saturday, nearly 24 hours into a standoff that began over a fence dispute. A Niagara regional police officer was shot and treated and hospital and released early early Friday.

A man barricaded in a former church in Welland, Ont., was taken into custody early Saturday, nearly 24 hours into a standoff that began over a fence dispute. A Niagara regional police officer was shot and treated and hospital and released early early Friday.

A man barricaded in a former church in Welland, Ont., was taken into custody early Saturday, nearly 24 hours into a standoff that began over a fence dispute. A Niagara regional police officer was shot and treated in hospital and released early Friday.

Following a 24-hour standoff that held Welland, Ont., on edge, a man barricaded in a former church was taken into custody Saturday and faces charges including attempted murder after a Niagara regional police officer was shot. Officials say it all began with a dispute over a fence that officials say contravenes local bylaws.

A jury has found a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities guilty of obstruction, marking a victory for U.S. President Donald Trump as he continues his sweeping immigration crackdown across the country.

There is no longer famine in Gaza, a global hunger monitor said on Friday, after access for humanitarian and commercial food deliveries improved following a fragile Oct. 10 ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Sonia Bélanger will be replacing Christian Dubé as health minister after the latter resigned on Thursday over difficult negotiations with the province's family physicians and medical specialists.

President Vladimir Putin offered no compromise on his terms for ending the war in Ukraine on Friday and accused the European Union of attempting "daylight robbery" of Russian assets.

An ambitious group of Manitobans, including an architect, volunteers, local leaders and artists, are planning to open what they call a "snow lodge" in Flin Flon, built almost entirely from snow and ice.

Construction is underway on what planners are calling a “snow lodge” in Flin Flon, Man. The space, which is scheduled to open in late January, will be built mostly from snow and ice harvested from a nearby pond and will host concerts and events. Local leaders are already looking into expanding the project in the future.

The medical lead of a kidney transplant program in Halifax has created a new system for Nova Scotia physicians to refer patients for surgery in Toronto so they don't have to do it themselves and face potential gaps in care.

Many families in Nova Scotia live in rural communities with very little access to child care. The provincial government says it remains committed to increasing access to daycare for all families, especially those in rural communities who have to drive long distances to find care.

Some London-area butchers say the availability of holiday turkeys is unchanged, despite an ongoing avian influenza outbreak in Ontario that's seen tens of thousands of birds culled.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will enter into formal discussions with the United States in January to review their free trade agreement.

Grocery price inflation is the highest its been since 2023, with the price of food bought from stores rising 4.7 per cent in November year over year. But which items have hit your grocery bill hardest? Let's break down some of the worst offenders.

Justin Smith is a Canadian veteran who moved to Ukraine to support the country's fight against the Russian invasion. Since then, drone warfare has changed how he sees modern war.

Some victims of domestic violence believe that Quebec courts were too lenient on their attackers. The government says it has been implementing changes to increase victims' trust in the system, but some experts say that more resources to support victims and rehabilitate offenders are needed to truly make a difference.

Joshua Frogg says he isn’t surprised about the outcome of the investigation into his nephew's death, but wants to see changes to prevent former police officers from being involved in these types of cases. Frogg spoke to CBC after the release of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit report on the death of Eric Nothing, 40, in Deer Lake First Nation.