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The competitive advantage holding Canada Post back

Andrew Chang explains why Canada Post is struggling financially despite its legal monopoly on letter mail delivery in the country.

New evacuation alert issued as wildfire burns near Lake George, N.S.

Residents on Birch Lane, Spruce Drive and Blue Lane at Aylesford Lake’s southwest end are being told to prepare to evacuate as a wildfire threatens the area.

B.C. is expanding its involuntary care program. What does the treatment involve?

Ashlyn Renneberg sets Canadian and Americas javelin record at Para athletics worlds

A frustrating season continued for Ashlyn Renneberg in javelin until the last of six throws on Sunday when she set a Canadian and Americas record in the women’s F13 final at the Para athletics world championships in New Delhi.

Joyce Echaquan's death sparked change. But 5 years later, change is still just beginning

Joyce Echaquan's death in 2020 and the shocking footage preceding it that she managed to livestream, amplified the conversation around systemic racism in Quebec. Five years later, that conversation is far from over.

Quebec government to mull possible ban on face coverings in public

The original resolution, presented by the party's youth wing, called for stricter public security measures, including a ban on masked protests. But CAQ members voted to take that even further, proposing a complete ban on face coverings.

Schools, offices closed in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, due to loss of water

Nunavut Emergency Management announced Saturday that schools and territorial government offices in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, are closed until further notice as the community enters its third day without water service.

Renting an apartment on P.E.I. requires wages well above minimum, new report shows

A new report shows Prince Edward Islanders making minimum wage had to work 75 hours a month to afford their rent last year, at least if they were living in a two-bedroom apartment in Charlottetown, Cornwall or Stratford.

How Vancouver students are healing after a major tragedy right in front of their school

A mural John Oliver Secondary School students are working on will feature symbols from Filipino culture to represent resilience, remembrance, and renewal, months after 11 people died in the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in front of their school.

Health Canada recalls over 104,000 Oster toaster ovens due to burn risk

Health Canada has issued a recall notice for 104,195 toaster ovens in Canada due to a burn hazard.

Justin Bourque, who killed 3 N.B. RCMP officers in 2014, sentenced for prison stabbing

Justin Bourque, 35, has been sentenced for stabbing another inmate three years ago at a federal maximum-security prison near the New Brunswick community of Miramichi.

Muslim charity's lawsuit accuses Hamilton church of 'bad faith' in preventing Islamic school lease

A Muslim charity's lawsuit alleges a landlord cancelled a new lease agreement with the organization after a Hamilton pastor — with a church that would be sharing the space — made Islamophobic comments during a recent service. 

A Day To Listen 2025

On September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is proud to partner once again with major media outlets and radio stations in Canada for A DAY TO LISTEN. This year’s theme is The Path Here, The Path Ahead It’s been a decade...

Para swimmer Jibb sets Canadian record in women's 100m butterfly S9 final at worlds

The spotlight remained on Mary Jibb during Tuesday's races at the Para swimming world championships as the 18-year-old from Bracebridge, Ont., took down another of Stephanie Dixon's national records, this time in the women's 100-metre butterfly S9 final.

Nunavut's territorial election set for Oct. 27, campaign begins Monday

The writ has dropped, marking the start of the campaign to elect the next territorial government.

Blue Jays secure playoff spot with 8-5 win against Royals

Toronto Blue Jays are officially heading into the playoffs after they won 8-5 against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Ship noise from possible port expansion in Churchill, Man., could drive belugas away, experts fear

Proposals to expand the Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba could bring an increase in shipping traffic — and some experts suggest that could affect the behaviour of the whales that are not only a major tourist draw in the, but an important food source for some in the North.

Canucks co-owners, their father unjustly disinherited part of family, lawsuit claims

A member of the billionaire Aquilini family alleges he and his siblings were disinherited and, along with their father, excluded from the family business “as retaliation,” following historic allegations of sexual assault against an unnamed family member.

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds awarded Vancouver's highest honour in private ceremony

Reynolds said he is 'deeply grateful' to have been given the Freedom of the City award, an honour Vancouver said recognizes the actor's philanthropic and cultural achievements.

RCMP regional commander charged with assault, choking while off duty in B.C.

RCMP Assistant Commissioner David Teboul has been charged with three counts of assault, according to the B.C Prosecution Service, for alleged off-duty offences in Abbotsford, B.C.

First local doctor in 20 years for Millet, Alta., leaves after just six months in community

The only doctor in a small town south of Edmonton has left, just six months after opening a practice in the community.

Former justice minister David Lametti to leave Prime Minister's Office: sources

Former Justice Minister David Lametti will be leaving his job as principal secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney after just a couple of months on the job, sources tell CBC News.

With end to firearm amnesty weeks away, minister says he's not ready to detail extension

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says his government is not ready to announce when and for how long its gun amnesty program will be extended.

Police release dashcam video of 'shocking' wrong-way highway driver in Milton

A 21-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a wrong-way driver sideswiped several cars on Highway 401 and crashed into a light post in Milton earlier this month, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

Joly says Teck, Anglo CEOs will have to convince her merger is in national interest

The deal is subject to review under the Investment Canada Act, which can be used to block deals deemed against the national interest, including Canada's economic security.

Air traffic audio reveals tense moments before small plane crashed near Toronto high school

Hogan triggers election, sending N.L. voters to polls on Oct. 14

Liberal Leader John Hogan made a visit to Government House on Monday to ask Lt.-Gov. Joan Marie Aylward to dissolve the House of Assembly.

Canadian Camryn Rogers defends women's world hammer throw gold

Sports have started accommodating nursing mothers. Jennifer Jones helped pave the way

While Jennifer Jones was busy winning an Olympic gold medal, world championships and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, she was also advocating for better facilities for new mothers who wanted to compete, but also care for their children.

Toronto teacher under investigation after allegedly showing video related to Charlie Kirk shooting, board says

Kaslo, B.C., woman brings home timbersports championship title for 2nd year in a row

Andrea Hand set a world record in the Stihl Timbersports women’s championships, beating a record set earlier this year by American athlete Erin Lavoie.

Sea lampreys beware — this new trap aims to protect the Great Lakes from the invasive vampire fish

A new sea lamprey trap has been installed at the Neebing River Weir in Thunder Bay, Ont., in an effort to capture the invasive species and better calculate its effects on the Great Lakes. Here's what those involved say about the eel-like creatures and efforts to eliminate them.

Hamilton police warned about officer's support of white nationalists 8 months before they suspended him

In August, Hamilton police suspended an officer while they investigated “disturbing” social media posts. Meanwhile, a local anti-racism group says it informed police last year of a person with extremist views connected to the service — now confirmed to be the same officer.

Alberta teachers strike notice to take effect Oct. 6

The move comes after months of stalled negotiations with the province, said Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association. 

NHL says status of players found not guilty in Hockey Canada scandal expected in 'near future'

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case.

Alberta intends to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026. What that means for you is still unclear

Alberta’s dentists are pressing the province to put dates on the table to pull out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In June 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a letter to then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, stating that the province intends to pull out of the federal plan by 2026.

Joly expects aluminum sector to receive 'hundreds of millions' in tariff relief

Industry Minister Mélanie​​​​​​​ Joly says Quebec's aluminum sector is likely to receive support from a $5billion fund to help sectors slammed by U.S. tariffs.

Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers after mother dies shortly after giving birth

A team of researchers is highlighting what it calls significant gaps in sepsis policies and training standards throughout Canada, which they say show the need for a co-ordinated national action plan to address sepsis. 

WestJet plane from Toronto makes 'hard landing' in St. Maarten

The airline said all guests and crew were evacuated from WestJet flight 2276 after the plane arrived at Princess Juliana International Airport around 5:30 p.m. local time. There were no reported injuries.

Rural rodeo staple 'Ricky Ticky' Wanchuk announces retirement after 48 years

Rick Wanchuk, better known as Ricky Ticky, is a name synonymous with small-town rodeo for countless fans of the sport, from the coast of B.C. to the flats of Manitoba and everywhere in between.

Excavator that fell through ice years ago — and became unlikely landmark — finally pulled out of Sask. lake

People are saying their goodbyes to what's become something of a Saskatchewan landmark, after an excavator left stranded in Quill Lakes for more than a decade was finally pulled out of the water this summer.

B.C. ostrich farm wins interim stay of order to cull birds over bird flu

A B.C. ostrich farm fighting to stop a cull of its 400-strong flock over an avian flu outbreak has been granted an interim stay order by the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa, delaying the execution of the birds.

'What are the odds?': P.E.I. man wins new cottage in raffle after house burned down this summer

A western P.E.I. man who lost his home in a fire earlier this summer has miraculously won a raffle for a new cottage.

Law Society of Alberta disbars Calgary lawyers who had Manitoba judge followed

The two Calgary lawyers who hired a private investigator to follow and photograph a Manitoba judge in hopes of catching him breaching COVID-19 public health restrictions have been disbarred by the Law Society of Alberta, which found their professional misconduct amounted to “an attack on judicial independence.”