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Supporters rally behind Tumbler Ridge in annual Hockeyville contest

In the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., people from within and outside of the community are rallying for it to be selected as a finalist in the annual Hockeyville competition, which includes arena upgrades — and the chance to host an NHL pre-season game.

Quebec's language watchdog calls out Montreal bakery over English TikToks

This week, Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-owned bakery in Montreal, received a letter from Quebec's language watchdog, stating that most of its social media publications are not available in French on TikTok.

Police issue Amber Alert for 2-year-old taken from home in Winnipeg

Winnipeg police issued an Amber Albert on Friday for a two-year-old they say was last seen being taken from a home wrapped in a blanket.

Father and son duo win their 2nd gruelling Cain's Quest snowmobile race across Labrador

Randy and Sebastian Malleck have crossed the finish line in Labrador City — winning their second consecutive Cain's Quest and capturing the $100,000 prize.

Coffee roaster brings production back to Quebec after U.S. tariff ruling

Café William, which has operated in the province for nearly 40 years, is in the process of repatriating operations to Sherbrooke, Que. The move marks a reversal of a strategy the company adopted last year to survive the trade war.

Sixth complainant testifying in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial

The sixth complainant is testifying in the sexual assault trial of Canadian businessmen Frank Stronach at a Toronto courtroom.

Kendamil baby formula sold on Amazon, Costco recalled due to toxin-related concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a baby formula sold online and at Costco is being recalled due to concerns of a toxin that can cause food poisoning.

Delegates talk, rangers trek as interest in Arctic security grows

Delegates from across the circumpolar world are in Whitehorse for Arctic summit as Canadian Forces prep for an epic trip from Herschel Island to Churchill, Man.

With gold medal around his neck, Canadian skip Jacobs has a message for the haters

Canada's Brad Jacobs addresses social media backlash against teammate Marc Kennedy during a press conference following their gold medal win in men's curling.

Federal government says there may not be enough workstations for all workers' 4-day-a-week return

Unions representing federal workers say the Treasury Board of Canada's update only confirms what they already knew.

North America’s only French ballet school says funding gap threatens its future

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the École supérieure de ballet du Québec (ESBQ) — a milestone administrators say should be celebratory. Instead, they’re warning of financial strain.

Nestlé to sell global ice cream business impacting London, Ont. plant

Nestlé is negotiating to sell off the remainder of its ice cream business to a company it partnered with ten years ago, but says there will be no immediate impact on its Canadian operations.

Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event

The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in Saskatchewan. The multi-day competition based in La Ronge boils down to a musher, a team of dogs and a winter trail that has carried people through the North for generations.

Canada's Mark McMorris finishes 8th in his fourth Olympics for men's snowboard slopestyle

Many eyes were locked on four-time Olympian Mark McMorris in the men's snowboard slopestyle, where he finished short of the podium in eight place overall.

Canada's Sarault has earned $55K for her 3 medals so far. If she were Italian, it would be nearly 7 times that

The money for medals doesn't come from taxpayers. It comes out of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Excellence Fund, which funnels corporate sponsorship dollars to our most successful high-performance athletes.

Yellowknife looks for alternatives as its only movie theatre is set to close

The consensus among the gathering was that the city needs a dedicated screening space. Whether that space would be managed by a non-profit, a cooperative or another group still had to be discussed.

Reports of people with weapons rise in Alberta after Tumbler Ridge shooting, say RCMP

An RCMP spokesperson says that he can't say with certainty that the increase is connected with the shooting that left nine dead last Tuesday, but it is unusual and Mounties believe people have been more sensitive to the tragedy.

How a history of stigma still deters some Black Quebecers from donating blood

Policies dating back to the 1980s likely still play a role in the distrust some in Quebec's Black communities feel toward donating blood, but people like Stanley Étienne, working with Héma-Québec, strive to encourage more people to look past that history to save lives today.

An estimated 350,000 people rally in Toronto in support of Iran protests, police say

Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets in Toronto on Saturday as part of a 'Global Day of Action' against the Iranian regime. The protesters called on the Canadian government to recognize Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, as the leader of Iran’s democratic transition after anti-government protests erupted in Iran at the end of last year.

Patrick Chan, Kurt Browning relive Olympic heartbreak after Malinin collapse

Patrick Chan and Kurt Browning, two Canadian figure skating legends, watched with the rest of the sporting world in astonishment as the American star crashed under pressure, tumbling to eighth after a disastrous free skate.

Oshawa Generals apologize after asking fans to shower before games

The OHL's Oshawa Generals have apologized after asking fans to shower before attending games. The junior ice hockey team's director of ticket sales and service sent out on email this week asking fans to shower if they went to the gym "or did something that produced body odour."

McDavid records 3 assists as Canada cruises past Czechia in men's Olympic hockey opener

Macklin Celebrini opened the scoring, and Jordan Binnington made 26 saves for the shutout as Canada's NHL stars opened their quest for gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics with a 5-0 victory over Czechia on Thursday.

For the first time in years, you can get a condo in Toronto for less than $400K. So what's the downside?

Recent data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board shows some Toronto condos are now selling for under $400,000, but experts warn if the current inventory goes fast the city could face another housing shortage.

Where are the Quebec hockey stars?

For the first time in more than 70 years, no Quebec players were called up to play on Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team. With no representation at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games, what does this mean for the future of hockey in la belle province?

With a roster speckled red and white, Italy's victory in women's hockey is Canada's too

As the final anxious seconds ticked away in Italy's 3-2 win over Japan on Monday, Daniele Sauvageau, the team’s Canadian general manager, looked at 35-year-old Laura Fortino, a gold-medal winner with Canada in 2014 who now wears Italian blue, both with tears in their eyes.

Academics pan decision to cut CEGEP education in Quebec's federal prisons

Inmates in Quebec's federal prisons will soon be deprived of post-secondary studies that had been offered for 52 years after Correctional Service Canada decided to slash funding.

How Scholastic became a cultural rite of passage for Canadian kids

For decades, Scholastic has been a fixture in Canadian elementary schools, introducing children to reading while helping fund under-resourced libraries. Despite growing criticism over cost and commercialization, the book fair remains a nostalgic — and enduring — rite of passage.

Victim of former Regina police officer who preyed on women speaks out

Former Regina police officer Robert Semenchuck snooped internal records to con 33 women into romantic relationships. CBC's Katie Swyers sits down with the woman who untangled his web of lies.

3 heading home from funeral killed, the latest in a string of fatal northern Ontario highway collisions

After Darius Ferris was sent a photo on Facebook of a crushed SUV, he had a gut feeling it was his vehicle. His worst fears were realized when he learned three of his loved ones had died as a result of the Highway 11 collision Jan. 31 that occurred after they'd left a funeral. It's the latest in a string of collisions on northern Ontario highways, prompting calls for better safety efforts.

Yukon hockey prospect McKenna allegedly struck man in the face during altercation, police say

In a news release issued late Wednesday, the State College Police Department said McKenna, 18, faces four charges including felony aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct after an altercation near Pennsylvania State University's main campus.

Government expected to announce it's scrapping EV mandate in favour of new fuel efficiency system: source

The federal government is expected to announce its national automotive strategy on Thursday that includes scrapping Canada's electric vehicle mandate and replacing it with a new system of fuel efficiency standards and credits, CBC News has learned.

Carney’s government is cutting hundreds of environment and science jobs. Here’s what that means for Canadians

Scientists and labour leaders are warning that cuts to Environment and Climate Change Canada could significantly impact the health and safety of Canada's wildlife, environment and people.

Quebec fisherman reels in 244-pound, record-breaking Atlantic halibut — for science

Alain Hamel caught the largest Atlantic halibut ever recorded in the Saguenay Fjord on Saturday. Working with the local Fjord Museum, the ice fishing was part of a scientific project aiming to gain more information about the species.

She went missing in Canada in 1985. She may have been a Florida serial murder victim

Jeanette Marcotte was last seen in Saskatchewan in the early 1980s. Her remains were found in Florida in 1985, but officials didn't know her identity until a DNA firm, that helps solve cold cases, announced her identification last week.

1 worker dead, 2nd seriously injured at northern Alberta oilsands site

According to provincial investigators and company officials, the workers were unloading a truck at the Cenovus Christina Lake North site when a pipe rolled off the vehicle and struck the workers, injuring one and fatally wounding the other.

Toronto-based Mexican musician cancels U.S. tour after ICE shootings, as artists reconsider American shows

Industry reps say Canadian musicians are increasingly concerned about touring the U.S., traditionally their biggest market, amid rising political tensions and Trump's immigration crackdown.

Alberta vetting process limits sexual education materials for students, some experts say

Some sexual health education experts, advocacy groups and teachers say new provincial approval requirements have left educators with inadequate options to teach Alberta’s health curriculum.