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Canadian in isolation tests positive for hantavirus after leaving cruise ship, B.C.'s top doctor says

A Canadian isolating in B.C. has presumptively tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the cruise ship affected by an outbreak of the Andes strain in recent weeks, B.C.'s top doctor said Saturday.

Damage, debris left in wake of major spring Saskatchewan storm

A major weather event on Thursday in Saskatchewan included thunderstorms, dust storms and wind gusts reaching up to 115 km/h.

Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency in Quebec

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew have received a hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters after their journey to the far side of the moon.

Cycling Canada is cutting women's pursuit team. These Canadian riders have launched an appeal

Five Canadian cyclists are prepared to fight back after it was announced Cycling Canada would not be sending a women’s pursuit team to this year’s world championships slated for Oct. 14-18.

Toronto is 'only city' that can host new international defence bank: Ford

Citing the city’s high concentration of bank headquarters and financial services, Ontario leaders are arguing that Toronto’s the only viable choice for the new multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Canadian foursome battles to mixed relay bronze at World Triathlon Cup

It was a confident group of four Canadian athletes arriving for this week's World Triathlon Cup. On Sunday, they leaned on Tyler Mislawchuk's experience to earn a bronze medal in a hard-fought mixed relay in Chengdu, China.

2 Canadians among suspects charged in U.S. with attempting to smuggle guns into Canada

U.S. authorities announced on Friday that three men — two of whom have Canadian citizenship — have been charged in New York state with allegedly attempting to smuggle dozens of firearms into Canada.

After more than a year of litigation, former AHS CEO’s wrongful dismissal lawsuit has much to sort out

Civil cases, especially complex ones, can take years to weave through the legal system. But 14 months after Athana Mentzelopoulos launched her wrongful dismissal suit, many Albertans may wonder about the status of the high-profile case.

The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss

Changes to gambling laws in 2021 have given rise to apps that allow users to bet money on sporting events, along with built-in casinos offering games like blackjack, roulette or poker. One study shows young men are particularly at risk of harm.

How will FIFA World Cup events affect Vancouver? Officials give update on impacts

Calgary criminal defence lawyer charged with 9 offences, including child luring

Criminal defence lawyer Jordan Bonner has been charged with child luring and sexual exploitation offences, six months after he was charged with harassing a police officer.

Involuntary addiction treatment now legal in Sask. despite medical groups' warnings

The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to come into force this fall after regulations are finalized. People forced into treatment will be taken to Saskatchewan Hospital, a psychiatric facility in North Battleford.

Growth of Red Dress Day proof ‘our voices are very powerful,’ says project founder

May 5 marks Red Dress Day across Canada.

Copper theft attempt causing Telus service outage across northwest B.C.

Telus is estimating its internet, TV and phone services will be restored to northwest B.C. by late Monday afternoon after vandals attempted to steal some of the company's copper cables.

Water floods land scorched by fire, closing only road access to Patuanak, Sask.

As dozens of Saskatchewan communities grapple with a torrent of spring flooding, the small northwest community of Patuanak is cut off from the rest of the province for the second time in less than a year. This time it's due to water, instead of fire.

Federal co-working sites may be ‘reallocated’ to meet 4-day office return

The federal government may tap into its shared workstations so that departments that are short on space can meet the goal of having unionized employees report to the office four days a week starting July 6.

Two Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say

A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released.

Faith Rich saw two sides of the child protection system. She died at 22

Faith Rich experienced both sides of the child protection system — as a child, and a parent. Her lawyer says systemic challenges and a culture of disempowerment caused irreparable harm, including in the final days of her life.

Would Manitoba's social media ban actually protect kids?

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he wants to ban social media and artificial intelligence chatbots for youth. But would this plan keep youth healthier and safer? CBC reporter Bryce Hoye investigates.