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Manitoba man who killed New Jersey woman in 1997 cold case sentenced to 10 years

A Manitoba man who admitted to killing a 23-year-old woman in a New Jersey cold case has been sentenced to 10 years in prison thanks to a plea deal that upset the victim's mother.

Ontario judge reprimanded, must apologize to Peter Khill after giving wrong prison term for manslaughter

Ontario Superior Court Justice Andrew Goodman waited over a year before admitting he’d meant to hand down a six-year prison sentence, not eight, for manslaughter to Peter Khill.

Alberta byelection candidate back on campaign trail, citing no more 'credible threats'

Battle River-Crowfoot independent candidate Sarah Spanier says she's set to return to public campaigning after a deluge of hostile comments led her to pause door-knocking.

How some northern Ontario cities have solved their lifeguard shortages

After years of grappling with lifeguard shortages, a problem that's impacted communities across Canada, several northern Ontario cities say they’ve finally turned a corner, with fully staffed pools and supervised beaches this summer.

B.C. lifts tsunami advisory after major earthquake off Russian coast

B.C. has cancelled a tsunami advisory that was issued Tuesday after a massive earthquake off the coast of Russia, with U.S. officials saying the largest waves recorded in B.C. were 27 centimetres high.

Bianca Andreescu withdraws from National Bank Open with ankle injury

Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the National Bank Open with a left ankle injury. The 25-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., sustained the injury on match point Sunday night versus Barbora Krejcikova, but pulled out the first-round win 6-3, 6-4.

Alberta animal rescues join growing list of organizations targeted by fake cheque scam

At least three animal rescues and sanctuaries around the province have been targeted by a scam that's also been seen in British Columbia and the U.S., and now, they're warning others to be extra vigilant.

Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry spotted dining together at high-end Montreal restaurant

International pop superstar Katy Perry and former prime minister Justin Trudeau were spotted together Monday night at a restaurant in the city's Plateau neighbourhood, an encounter that caused a "roar" online.

Immigrant entrepreneurs say years-long wait for Canada's start-up visa leaves them in limbo

Applicants of Canada’s Start-up Visa program say delays in permanent residency are stalling their businesses, blocking funding and growth. Despite building successful ventures, many have waited years, prompting calls for faster processing and greater transparency.

Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior.

Pilot of small privately registered plane dead after crash in southern Manitoba field

The pilot and sole occupant of a small plane is dead after the single-engine aircraft crashed in a southern Manitoba field on Saturday morning.

Streaming company blames 'human error' for minor hockey leagues, venues unknowingly leaving cameras on

LiveBarn says the livestreaming cameras were set on a motion-detect basis, and it's the venue's responsibility to make sure they're scheduled to turn off during summer camps. Ontario's privacy commissioner has said it's in the "early stages of gathering information to determine next steps."

Luck and a ladder: How a cluster of Jasper homes survived as the neighbourhood burned

When locals on the far west side of Jasper, Alta., returned to their homes last August, they suddenly felt a great distance away from their small mountain town.

Family 'in crisis mode' as feds pull funding for autistic First Nations boy

An Ontario family is scrambling after the federal government abruptly pulled funding for their son, an autistic First Nations boy living off-reserve, leaving him without access to the clinical therapy and education assistance he's relied on for most of his life.

'It's got to stop': Family of men killed by Nunavik police calling on Quebec for reforms

The families of two men killed by Nunavik police are calling for Quebec's premier to meet with them and are demanding several changes to the police service, including disarming local officers.

The bestselling Canadian books of 2025, so far

We count down the 20 bestselling Canadian titles of the year from January through June, compiled by Bookmanager using sales data from independent bookstores.

Port of Churchill ownership signs agreement with Manitoba, Saskatchewan to create Arctic trade corridor

The Port of Churchill’s ownership group has signed an agreement with the Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments to create a renewed Arctic trade corridor in northern Manitoba.

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming to Hamilton for hometown rally in his honour

The City of Hamilton says it will honour Hamilton NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the key to the city and a rally on Aug. 7.

Winning 4 Nations coaching team to round out Canada's Olympic men's hockey staff

Hockey Canada announced Monday that Bruce Cassidy, Peter DeBoer and Rick Tocchet will serve as assistants on Jon Cooper's staff for the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament, as they did at the 4 Nations tourney earlier this year.

Teen, 14, arrested in fatal stabbing of woman in North York parking lot: police

A 14-year-old has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a woman in a North York parking lot on Thursday.

B.C. billionaire hosts job fair in Toronto amid bid for Hudson's Bay leases

The British Columbia billionaire seeking to acquire dozens of former Hudson's Bay leases held a job fair in Toronto this weekend, despite not yet leasing the retail spaces in the city.

Novak Djokovic, top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraw from Toronto's National Bank Open with injuries

Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam title winner Novak Djokovic and No. 5-ranked Jack Draper all withdrew Sunday from the National Bank Open in Toronto, citing injuries.

Wildfire smoke leads to air quality warnings for much of Manitoba this weekend

Smoke billowing from wildfires is leading to poor air quality and reducing visibility throughout Manitoba this weekend. Environment Canada issued a warning Saturday morning for much of Manitoba, including Winnipeg in the south, the Interlake and Thompson in the north.

Family of Montreal woman detained by ICE for over 3 months living a 'nightmare'

Paula Callejas, a 45-year-old woman, was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida when she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She's one of around 55 Canadians currently detained by ICE.

Baby horse gets 'second chance at life' after being rescued by paddlers in Kananaskis River

A foal that found itself stuck in the Kananaskis River would have been in big trouble, had paddlers Anna Gleig and Ava Haddad not come by and rescued it from drowning. After pulling it out of the water and putting a life-jacket on it, the two were able to help get the baby horse reunited with its mother.

14 parties charged over alleged immigration scheme involving 2 P.E.I. farm operations

Fourteen people and companies with ties to Canadian Nectar Products and Island Gold Honey are facing charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in P.E.I. provincial court, with some of them also facing criminal charges for money laundering.

Toronto's 2005 Boxing Day gunman faces 1st-degree murder charge in Montreal

Jeremiah Valentine faces one count of first-degree murder in the killing of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim in Montreal. Valentine was among several people convicted in the 2005 shootout in downtown Toronto between rival gangs that killed 15-year-old Jane Creba.

Woman fatally stabbed while unloading groceries in 'unprovoked' attack: Toronto police

A woman in her 70s was fatally stabbed while unloading groceries into her car in North York on Thursday in what police say was an "unprovoked" attack. 

Eugenie Bouchard to retire from tennis at home in Montreal after National Bank Open

Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard, who reached No. 5 in the WTA rankings in a breakout 2014 season, is retiring from tennis at this year's National Bank Open in Montreal.

How Canada's oilsands transformed into one of North America's lowest-cost plays

Giant shovels, driverless trucks and a dog-like robot have all helped Canada's oilsands companies including Imperial Oil and Suncor become some of North America's lowest-cost oil producers, driving down overheads even as the worst inflation in a generation pushed U.S. shale costs up.

Dog dragged down street was 'failed every step of the way,' says rescue group after Hamilton owner fined $2K

A Hamilton man has been found guilty of causing distress to an animal, two years after a video showed him whipping his dog and dragging it down a sidewalk.

Beer Store to close 10 more locations across Ontario

Ten more Beer Store locations across Ontario will be closing down effective Sept. 14, in the latest announcement of closures since the year began.

Ford recalls nearly a million newer vehicles in Canada, U.S. over fuel pump concerns

Ford is recalling nearly a million cars in Canada and the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

Alleged impaired driver crashes with SUV carrying migrants in Quebec, say police

A joint investigation  is underway in Hemmingford, Que., near the U.S. border, after a collision involving a driver who was arrested for impaired driving, and a second vehicle that police said was carrying "illegal immigrants," some of whom fled the scene on foot.

Thousands of residents lose power in Happy Valley-Goose Bay outage

Thousands of Happy Valley-Goose Bay residents have lost power after N.L. Hydro witnessed arcing on a piece of equipment and decided to de-energize the transmission line to investigate. A gas turbine is being brought online to provide power to customers.

Nunavut Premier extends condolences after 3 deaths in Pond Inlet

“To the residents of Pond Inlet: please know that the entire territory stands with you. You are not alone. We will walk with you through this tragedy and support your healing in the days and weeks ahead,” Premier P.J. Akeeagok said in a statement.

As former Olympic boxer-turned-councillor faces domestic assault charge, women-led advocacy group is silenced

Since Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange was charged with domestic assault in May, the controversy surrounding the ex-Olympic boxer has taken some odd twists and turns. A women's advocacy group, for instance, isn't allowed to speak in council about an Ontario bill calling for stiffer penalties for municipal elected officials in serious misconduct cases.

Mother of Quebec toddler found alive after 4-day search denied bail

Alberta school libraries must pull explicit content from their shelves starting Oct. 1, minister says

Education minister says the province's new standards aren't about banning books but ensuring kids aren't exposed to the wrong material for their age.

Hamilton's Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA 2K26 game cover athlete after MVP, championship season

Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following his MVP and title-winning season, the video game's developer announced Tuesday.

Tanya Talaga and André Alexis among longlisted authors for 2025 Toronto Book Award

The $20K prize is awarded annually to a book that tells the stories of Toronto.

Who gets 'platformed' by CBC News — and why

In the past year or so, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people writing to complain about how CBC News “platforms” certain viewpoints, people and organizations in our journalism.

Carney's cabinet asked to find 'ambitious savings' ahead of fall budget

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent letters to his fellow cabinet members Monday asking them to come up with "ambitious savings proposals" to get a handle on public sector spending, according to a senior government official.

Convicted murderer, 69, escapes prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.

The Correctional Service of Canada said the convicted killer was unaccounted for during the 10 p.m. count on Saturday, in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.

'Nothing grew': 4 southwest Sask. municipalities declare states of emergency due to drought

The RMs of Maple Creek, Fox Valley, Enterprise and Waverly have all declared states of emergency due to drought in southwest Saskatchewan.

Can rising patriotism save the Snowbirds?

As the Canadian government weighs whether to replace the Snowbirds' aging fleet of Tutor jets — scheduled to be retired from service in 2030 — some say a surge in national pride may make a difference.

Sask.'s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it's getting worse in Ont. and B.C.

Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.

Ottawa announces funding for 5 Alberta carbon capture projects

Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions.

Spark from RCMP officer's trailer ignited wildfire near Lytton, B.C., say police

A spark from a failed trailer belonging to an RCMP officer is responsible for a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., police say.

Hate crime unit assisting investigation into swarming attack in Oshawa, Ont.

Durham police say they are investigating a violent swarming caught on security video that one prominent Muslim advocacy group says may have been motivated by hate.