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On home turf, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith jabs familiar foes to warm reception

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith flexed her star power amongst Conservative Party faithful on Saturday, advocating for popular conservative policies while not directly addressing the separatist issue that has made headlines this week.

Cryptosporidium confirmed in Kashechewan First Nation water treatment plant, 63 test positive for parasite

An official with Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario says 63 community members have now tested positive for cryptosporidium, with test results showing water from the treatment plant has also tested positive for the parasite.

A year after young man's disappearance, police set up command post at Quebec ski resort

The Sûreté du Québec will set up a command post at the ski resort this Saturday, stationed beside the hotel where Liam Toman was last seen in the early hours of Feb. 2, 2025.

What Habs captain Nick Suzuki thinks of the hit series Heated Rivalry

The Montreal Canadiens centre and three of his teammates, Juraj Slafkovský, Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier, were guests on Radio-Canada’s Tout le monde en parle on Jan. 25. They’re preparing to represent their respective countries in the upcoming Milano-Cortina Olympics.

Montreal figure skater Fournier Beaudry opens up about Sørensen sex assault allegation in Netflix doc

Conservationists warn DFO facility closures could risk future of endangered salmon

Two salmon conservation organizations and an Indigenous water protector say the decision to close federal biodiversity facilities in the Maritimes could be the final nail in the coffin for an endangered salmon population.

More than water: Calgary infrastructure woes putting pressure on city hall

As two catastrophic Bearspaw water main breaks put more pressure on updating Calgary's water system, some city hall watchers are raising alarm over other municipal responsibilities that are aging and in need of more money.

Send us your questions about the extreme cold in your area

Do you have a question about extreme cold in your area? Send an email to ask@cbc.ca.

Le Massif strike concludes as union members accept proposal

Union members at Le Massif in Quebec’s Charlevoix region accepted a proposal from the conciliator Thursday afternoon, putting an end to a three-week unlimited general strike.

Kings' Kuemper leaves game after collision in latest injury blow for Canadian Olympic goalie

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who is expected to play for Canada at the Olympics next month, left Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.

Ontario pins hopes on storage batteries to sustain struggling EV supply chain

Ontario's vision for an end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain, once an aggressive focus for Premier Doug Ford, has been sputtering as manufacturers delay or cancel plans, and the government is now looking to demands for batteries of a different sort to sustain it.

Canada returns 10 hockey players from 2022 Paralympic silver medal squad

Veteran forward Greg Westlake will head to his sixth Paralympic Games as Canada's Para hockey team looks for its first Olympic gold medal in 20 years at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics.

'Our hearts are shattered,' says father of Canadian found dead on Australia beach

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

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.

Life on a highway: What it’s like for southern Alberta communities divided by a major thoroughfare

CBC News has been travelling to small towns across Alberta, hosting conversations about local successes and challenges. Highways are a recurrent theme — a boon to businesses and tourism, but also a safety concern.

Ottawa unveils next steps in its national gun buyback program. Here are the details

The federal government has unveiled the next steps in its national gun buyback program — and Canadians will have about two months to declare their interest in participating in order to receive compensation for turning in outlawed firearms.

Woman at centre of Chinese family's immigration nightmare now facing charge in Sask.

It's the first time the province has laid a charge against an unlicensed consultant.

School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts

The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school.

CFL rules committee proposes end to regular-season tie games

The CFL rules committee is proposing the elimination of tie games during the regular season.

Bonnie Crombie formally resigns as Ontario Liberal Party leader

Bonnie Crombie has formally announced her resignation as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, effective immediately. The move comes months after Crombie first announced her intention to resign.

Statistics Canada to trim 850 jobs as public servants, unions brace for more cuts

Federal workers are starting to learn more about planned job cuts across the public service after Statistics Canada told employees on Monday that 850 positions will be eliminated from the department over the next two years.

2nd man charged in connection to 2023 gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport

Police have charged another man in connection with a 2023 gold heist at Pearson airport, saying he was arrested after flying into the country on Monday.

13 blocks in Dawson City affected by frozen water or sewer lines following water main breaks

The city says approximately 80 homes still have frozen water lines. A boil water advisory remains in effect.

B.C. considering removal of 4 ‘Trutch’ landmark names due to colonial politician's racist legacy

The B.C. Geographical Names Office is considering rescinding the name "Trutch" from four more locations across the province over their namesake's racist legacy.

Everything you need to know before Canada announces its women's Olympic hockey team

The 23-player roster that will represent Canada in Italy next month will be unveiled on Friday afternoon in Toronto.

Nestlé recall of some baby formulas does not apply to Canadian products, company says

Nestlé voluntarily recalled a number of baby formula batches due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause severe vomiting and nausea. The recall applies to products sold in a number of countries, mostly within Europe, but the company says Canada is not affected.

Canadian energy stocks tumble after U.S. incursion in Venezuela

North American oil prices climbed by more than one per cent on Monday following the upheaval in Venezuela over the weekend, while stock prices of some large Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen.

Former OHL commissioner, CHL president David Branch dead at 77

Former Ontario Hockey League commissioner and Canadian Hockey League president David Branch has died. He was 77. The OHL and Canadian Hockey League announced his death Monday, stating he died Sunday. No cause of death was revealed.

Venezuelans in Manitoba quietly celebrate capture of Maduro as others question legitimacy of U.S. intervention

Some Venezuelans living in Winnipeg say American strikes and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday have stirred up a complicated mix of emotions, from worry to hopefulness for the future.

N.S. man sentenced to 4½ years for October 2023 crash that killed 3, including infant

A Nova Scotia man who T-boned another vehicle, killing three people on a rainy, fall night while driving more than twice the legal speed limit has been sentenced to 4½ years in prison.

Arctic communities testing new 'bear-dar' to detect wildlife threats

Bear-dar is designed to survey the landscape and detect anything that moves. It can be used by communities as an early warning system, alerting them to a nearby polar bear.

First Nation in B.C. develops prefabricated housing system from locally-sourced wood

Nak'azdli Development Corp. in Fort St. James, B.C., has worked with UNBC researchers to develop a prefabricated mass timber panel housing system that works within the local lumber supply chain to build prefabricated houses in northern B.C. communities.