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Flu surge adding to ER strain, doctors say

09-01-2026 21:00 via cbc.ca

Some emergency departments across Canada report that the rapid spread of influenza has contributed to overcrowding, as some children and adults face long-lasting fevers, with the latest federal report showing a slight declining picture of flu activity across the country.

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Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died ⁠at ‍93, his foundation says

19-01-2026 18:03 via cbc.ca

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died ⁠at ‍the ⁠age of 93, ⁠newspaper la Repubblica ‍and other Italian ⁠media said on ‍Monday.

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Investigators find broken joint on track at Spanish rail crash site, source says

19-01-2026 17:38 via cbc.ca

Experts probing the cause of Sunday's derailment of a high-speed train in Spain, which killed at least 39 people, found a broken joint on the rails, according to a source briefed on initial investigations into the disaster.

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'Horrific scene' as Canadian tourist found dead in Australia, body surrounded by dingoes

19-01-2026 16:28 via cbc.ca

Police in Queensland, Australia, are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Canadian woman after her body was found on a beach Monday morning surrounded by dingoes.

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Canadian tourist found dead in Australia, body reportedly surrounded by dingoes

19-01-2026 16:28 via cbc.ca

Police in Queensland, Australia, are investigating the death of a 19-year-old Canadian woman after her body was found on a beach Monday morning, reportedly surrounded by dingoes.

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Inflation ticks up to 2.4% in December as last year's GST break impacts data

19-01-2026 14:41 via cbc.ca

Canada's inflation rate ticked up to 2.4 per cent in December compared to the same period last year, when the federal government implemented a GST break that brought some prices down, Statistics Canada said on Monday.

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Ottawa, Vancouver shake up rosters with PWHL-record 6-player swap

19-01-2026 14:20 via cbc.ca

The Ottawa Charge and the PWHL expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes shook up their rosters by completing a six-player trade on Sunday night.

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At least 19 killed, dozens missing in massive Karachi mall fire

19-01-2026 13:53 via cbc.ca

Pakistani firefighters began pulling bodies from the smoldering remains of a sprawling Karachi shopping mall on Monday, where more than 60 people were still missing after a massive fire that killed at least 19 people.

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Faculty on strike at Laurentian University, classes temporarily cancelled

19-01-2026 12:05 via cbc.ca

Faculty, academic librarians and counsellors represented by the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) in Sudbury, Ont. are on strike.

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Manitoba RCMP investigating after 7-year-old coerced to send nude images to man on Snapchat

19-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

Manitoba RCMP are investigating after a seven-year-old girl was coerced into sending nude photos to a man over Snapchat, as experts and police warn of a growing trend of children under 13 being sexually exploited through social media.

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'Lineups outside the door' for Winnipeg gold retailers as prices surge

19-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

Winnipeg gold retailers are unusually busy as customers sell off or invest in gold amid rising prices, but businesses are also wrestling with ways to make their goods more attainable.

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Growing lineups mix with affordability challenges as Winnipeg retailers navigate surge in gold prices

19-01-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

With the steady surge in the price of gold, more customers are lining up to sell off or invest in the precious metal at some Winnipeg retailers, as those businesses are also wrestling with alternatives to make the karats more attainable.

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Thousands without power, schools closed as winter storm hits N.S.

19-01-2026 11:18 via cbc.ca

More than 100,000 homes and businesses in Nova Scotia have lost power, and public schools are closed as a winter storm brings wet and heavy snow to the province.

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New health warnings considered a good start, but do they go far enough?

19-01-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

Canada Health’s new front-of-package labelling is giving consumers more nutritional information at a glance. A magnifying-glass graphic is now mandatory to alert shoppers about foods high in saturated fat, sugar or sodium.

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Cree woman’s taxi offers more than just a ride for Indigenous women in crisis

19-01-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

SheDrives is a taxi service based in Edmonton that offers rides and other driving services to Indigenous women. People from as far away as the Northwest Territories have reached out to thank the founder, Regan Gamble.

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Young man at centre of N.L. sexual abuse investigation died after testifying

19-01-2026 10:30 via cbc.ca

The young man who was the catalyst for a police investigation into accused sexual predators Tony Humby and Bruce Escott has died. His mother is remembering him as a gentle soul who put his life on the line in pursuit of justice.

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With Legault out and the CAQ reeling, here's where Quebec's parties stand

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Quebec's political landscape is in flux following Premier François Legault's surprise resignation last week after more than seven years in power.

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Uber called out by service dog users who are fed up with ride rejections

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Under Canadian laws, drivers must accommodate service animals. But CBC’s Go Public interviewed several customers in Ontario who say they’ve been denied rides by Uber drivers within the past few months, because of their service dogs.

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Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

An Ontario woman who regularly shared her experiences as a sexual assault survivor at police training courses says she’s ending her relationship with the Ontario Police College and is raising concerns about what she and several experts say are harmful biases among some officers and a lack of accountability from the college.

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Quebec says police need power to randomly stop people. Can it convince Supreme Court?

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Should a police officer be able to pull you over without a reason? The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Quebec case that deals with exactly that. Proponents of random police traffic stops say they're important to stop drunk drivers. Detractors say they open the door to racial profiling.

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Inside the bus cancellation crisis in Ottawa

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

A pandemic and a trade war delayed replacements for OC Transpo's aging fleet, leaving the agency's longest-serving buses nearly 20 years old. Meanwhile, critics still blame the transit service for going all-in on electric vehicles.

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Canada's co-hosting the FIFA World Cup — and preparing for a potential surge in health emergencies. Here's how

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

As Toronto and Vancouver gear up to co-host FIFA World Cup games this summer, an emergency doctor worries that Canada’s overburdened health-care system won’t be able to handle the extra demand from possible infectious disease outbreaks or weather-related illnesses.

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Can ICE be restrained?

19-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Anti-ICE protests continued throughout Minnesota over the weekend, as they have for nearly two weeks now. Since the shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, ICE agents have been getting in confrontations with the people they are targeting, and the citizens attempting to observe and document ICE’s actions. The city and state are on a razor’s edge — trying to observe and protest while not giving U.S. President Donald Trump an opportunity to escalate. Trump has threatened to us

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Man dead after police-involved shooting on New Brunswick First Nation

19-01-2026 06:10 via cbc.ca

An independent police watchdog agency is investigating a fatal "police-involved shooting" that occurred on Neqotkuk, formerly known as Tobique First Nation, in northwestern New Brunswick, Sunday evening.

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Vancouver police deployed to 11 planned protests in 1 weekend

19-01-2026 04:59 via cbc.ca

It was a weekend of demonstrations in Vancouver with at least 11 protests happening across the city, drawing thousands of people and extra police officers.

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#TheMoment Kawhi Leonard joined kids on the basketball court

19-01-2026 04:19 via cbc.ca

Martha Ramos tells the National about the moment former Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard joined a group of local kids to play basketball on a new court in Scarborough, Ont.

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'I thought she'd like a lasagna': Rescuer lures injured bald eagle from B.C. dump

19-01-2026 00:44 via cbc.ca

Ed Butler had a hunch that the young bird — which was unable to fly — would like lasagna, so he went to the store and bought one. His hunch was right.

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St. Mary's mayor calling for federal support after high winds tear open abandoned fish sauce plant

19-01-2026 00:30 via cbc.ca

After high winds tore the side of an abandoned fish sauce plant in St. Mary's, the town's mayor is now calling on the federal government for help. Provincial officials are also set to meet with the town council on Monday to discuss next steps.

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Death toll climbs to 39 in high-speed train collision in Spain

19-01-2026 00:14 via cbc.ca

Spanish police said Monday that at least 39 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed train collision the previous night in the south of the country, and rescue efforts were continuing.

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At least 20 believed dead in high-speed train crash in Spain, authorities say

19-01-2026 00:14 via cbc.ca

Authorities estimate that more than 20 people were killed in a high-speed train crash in southern Spain.

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