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Increasing AI use in Canadian courtrooms carries risk of errors, penalties: lawyers

As AI infiltrates more and more aspects of daily life, it is increasingly making its way into the courts and legal system, lawyers say.

Health unit in northwestern Ontario confirms measles case, capping a year of alarming rise in Canadian cases

The Northwestern Health Unit has confirmed a case of measles in the Kenora area of northwestern Ontario, in a year that saw an alarming rise in cases in Canada and the country lost its measles elimination status.

Canada poised for another run at Olympic hockey gold with NHL's return

The NHL is set for an Italian return to the Winter Games in February on the heels the last season's spine-tingling 4 Nations Face-Off that saw Canada again top the U.S. in OT. 'The 4 Nations was kind of the appetizer to what the Olympics could be,' says Connor McDavid. 'Really excited about it.'

Raptors add size up front by signing 7-foot centre Mo Bamba

The Toronto Raptors have added some much-needed size with the signing of seven-foot centre Mo Bamba.

After years of encampment living, a Saint John woman sees her life change at transition house

Deborah Ann Badeau says she found warmth, safety and hope at a Saint John transitional housing community, where she's one of 19 residents.

Public opinion divided on return-to-office mandates

The debate on where work should happen – remote or in office – is far from over. Linda Duxbury, a professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business, explains.

Saint John woman recovering after moose kicked her in the head during collision with car

Family of Courtney Deveau, 28, says her recovery from traumatic brain injury may take months.

Blue Jays named The Canadian Press team of the year after deep playoff run

The Blue Jays completed a worst-to-first turnaround and rode the momentum into a memorable post-season that saw them go all the way to Game 7 of the World Series.

Alberta orders review after man dies waiting in Edmonton emergency department

Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Matt Jones said on social media Friday that he had directed Acute Care Alberta to work with Covenant Health to review the circumstances and potential contributing factors.

IN PHOTOS | 2025's top Canadian images

There was no shortage of top Canadian newsmakers in 2025. Here's a look at this year's 100 memorable moments by CBC photographers, videographers and others.

10 Toronto stories that mattered in 2025

This has been one wild year in the CBC Toronto newsroom. But we’ve taken a crack at looking back at some of the biggest stories of 2025 — particularly the ones that will still matter as we enter the new year.

'Grateful that I'm still alive’: Man’s life saved by stranger at Whistler, B.C., restaurant

Dan and Kathy Sickavish were celebrating their wedding anniversary at The Keg in Whistler, B.C. But after being married for four decades, Kathy knew right away when the meal took a turn and Dan was in trouble.

Canada, led by 6 returning players, looking to rebound off world junior flops

Gavin McKenna's first experience at the world junior hockey championship ended in bitter heartbreak nearly a year ago. The 18-year-old Canadian forward and five fellow returnees from the Ottawa horror show are looking to make amends.

Toronto Sceptres offset 2-goal effort by top pick of PWHL draft, winning 4-3 over New York Sirens

Jesse Compher netted her first two goals of the season, scoring late in the third period to help the Toronto Sceptres hold off New York 4-3 on Sunday, offsetting a two-goal effort by the Sirens' Kristyna Kaltounkova — the top pick in this year's draft.

Turning pain into power: How a Cree fashion designer is working to inspire Indigenous youth

A Plains Cree fashion designer from Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation, Stephanie Gamble is turning personal loss into purpose — lifting her children and Indigenous and two-spirit youth along the way.

Guelph inventor's instrument showcased on Resurrection soundtrack

The Fron2 instrument is featured heavily on the soundtrack for an international feature film called Resurrection by acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan. The soundtrack was put together by the French electronic rock group M83 after Joe Berry, one of its members, became captivated by the unique instrument, which is made up of strings held between two wheels, played with a bow.

Vancouver installing new temporary surveillance cameras for 2026 World Cup

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.

The best Canadian books of 2025

Still trying to find that perfect book for someone on your list this holiday season? You're in luck. Here are CBC Books' No. 1 picks for the top Canadian fiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics and kids books of the year.

Carney, Ford to sign a deal to reduce regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, speed up Ontario projects

Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.

Bills pushed through Commons at last minute won't be studied by Senate until February

Despite a deal to push government bills through their final stages before the House of Commons rose last Thursday, two pieces of priority budget and border legislation, C-4 and C-12, can't become law until at least February.

One dead in collapse at K3 underground mine in Esterhazy, Sask., Mosaic says

According to a statement issued by the Mosaic Company, the incident happened at the K3 underground mine in Esterhazy, approximately 90 kilometres southeast of Yorkton, Sask.

Montreal police to 'increase vigilance' after mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Australia

Montreal police said they will increase their vigilance and visibility in areas where Jewish neighbourhood celebrations are taking place until the end of Hanukkah after a mass shooting in Australia.

‘It’s really sad’: B.C. community still reeling 1 year after fatal landslide in Lions Bay

It's been a year since Barbara and David Enns died after a landslide destroyed their home in the Village of Lions Bay. An RCMP investigation into the slide is ongoing, and the Enns' children and two neighbours have filed a lawsuit against the province, the municipality and another neighbour.

Wife of Ontario lawyer arrested in Ryan Wedding case testifies at bail hearing

The wife of an Ontario lawyer allegedly involved in a transnational drug smuggling ring told his bail hearing Thursday she never saw her husband receive luxurious gifts or suspicious amounts of cash from clients in their decades together.

Pro-Palestinian activist Yves Engler barred from running for NDP leadership

Self-described "agitator" Yves Engler says he has been denied entry into the NDP leadership race.

Victoria Mboko, Felix Auger-Aliassime receive Tennis Canada excellence awards

National Bank Open champion Victoria Mboko was named women's player of the year by Tennis Canada on Tuesday, while Felix Auger-Aliassime took the men's honour.

Canada unveils 27-player world junior training camp roster, led by NHL prospect Gavin McKenna

Gavin McKenna headlines the 27 players Hockey Canada has invited to its world junior training camp ahead of the 2026 tournament in Minnesota.

Criminal group linked to Ontario hospital shooting, Quebec homicide dismantled, police say

A criminal network allegedly responsible for a host of violent crimes in both Ontario and Quebec has been dismantled after a multi-jurisdictional investigation that resulted in 13 arrests and over 150 charges laid, police representatives announced Monday at a news conference at York Regional Police headquarters.

Liberals at risk in Quebec, appeasing Alberta with ‘solution that failed before’: Guilbeault

Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks with Quebec Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault, who resigned from Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet last week, about his party’s deal with Alberta for a potential pipeline to the west coast of B.C., and why he thinks the federal government is stoking Quebec separatism by walking back its climate commitments.

Canada has legal duty to provide safe water, housing to remote First Nations, federal judge rules

A federal judge has sided with two First Nations in Manitoba and one in Ontario that sued the Canadian government over its duty to provide them with safe housing and clean drinking water, in separate rulings delivered Friday.

Mr. Puffs café reportedly used as Laval gang leader's headquarters targeted by gunfire

A Mr. Puffs café in Laval, Que., reportedly used as a headquarters by a recently slain gang leader was hit by gunfire overnight.

Debates commission looking at changes after 'perfect storm' clouded last leaders' showdown

The head of Canada's Leaders' Debates Commission says the independent body should stop organizing post-debate news conferences and will make changes to how it decides what leaders to invite after this spring's leadership debate was surrounded by controversy.

Alberta Health Services CEO on leave of absence, province confirms

Eleven months ago, Andre Tremblay was appointed top executive and sole director of AHS after the ouster of both the entire board and then-CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos.

Delayed introduction of First Nations clean water bill 'unacceptable,' say chiefs

Chiefs in Ontario are denouncing the federal government’s delayed introduction of a bill to ensure First Nations have safe drinking water. They're also concerned that Canada intends to weaken proposed legislation before tabling it.

Legal experts ask UN to scrutinize Quebec’s proposed constitution over rights concerns

A group of legal experts has requested United Nations special rapporteurs examine Bill 1 to determine if it infringes on human rights.

Is it illegal to spoil Christmas? Police in Ontario get complaints about anti-Santa signs

Police in Brantford, Ont., confirmed with CBC News that they received calls from upset residents, as well as online and in-person complaints, after a house along the parade route posted anti-Santa signs in its windows.

Carney to make cabinet changes following Guilbeault's departure

Prime Minister Mark Carney will make changes to his front bench this afternoon after Steven Guilbeault resigned from cabinet last week.