Canadian News

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Time for a digital divorce? Trade war puts spotlight on Canada's relationship with U.S. big tech
Tensions between Canada and the United States have raised concerns about Canada's digital sovereignty, but what does that term mean, and how can Canada promote it? Experts say it's about making sure Canada has tech alternatives and can effectively re...

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:00:00 EDT
Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests
A political scientist and pollster say that mismatch of expectations has consequences for what comes next and Albertans shouldn’t expect this issue to be put to rest with this one vote.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:40:12 EDT
New statues added to controversial Prime Minister's Path in Wilmot, Ont.
Four statues of former Canadian leaders were added to the Prime Minister's Path project in Wilmot, Ont., on Saturday. Not everyone was pleased.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:05:14 EDT
Canadian women improve to 3-0 at wheelchair basketball worlds in Ottawa with win over China
Canada's women's wheelchair basketball team improved to 3-0 in the preliminary round at the world championships in Ottawa with a 66-62 win over China on Saturday at TD Place.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Bears, caribou and other animals are messing with this researcher's equipment, and he's got photos to prove it
Lucas Brehaut was hoping there’d be a lot of interest in his research, though it might be a case of “be careful what you wish for.” Caribou, moose, black bears, wolves, rabbits and owls have been messing with his research equipment.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:20:16 EDT
'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:00:00 EDT
Elk involved in nearly two-thirds of aggressive encounters in national parks, study finds
Researchers analyzed Parks Canada data collected from 2010 to 2023 on aggressive wildlife encounters and what people were doing when they occurred. The researchers found that quiet activities like hiking, walking and sightseeing were when many encoun...

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Poutine pit stops and political optics: Why food matters on Quebec's campaign trail
A plate of poutine has become a familiar sight on the Quebec campaign trail. Political analyst Antonine Yaccarini says these stops are carefully planned to make politicians appear accessible and connected to voters — but the strategy can backfire i...

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:55:36 EDT
Gander gave Americans a lift on 9/11. 25 years later, it was the other way around
On a day when the compassion of people in Gander, N.L. was being celebrated, a chance encounter at a chicken restaurant led to a tour bus of Americans repaying the favour.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Biologists are fighting this invasive plant – by hand – to protect some Quebec waters
Water chestnut, an invasive aquatic species, multiplies quickly and blocks the light other species rely on. The watershed council for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area is working to eradicate it from the Ottawa River and the Lake of Two Mountains.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:32:29 EDT
Drone-powered ad for PC Health chatbot slammed as 'dystopian' by some residents
On Thursday night, more than a thousand drones lit up the sky above Toronto's waterfront displaying a list of health-related questions in what turned out to be an ad campaign for a new President's Choice AI-powered chatbot.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:02:16 EDT
Alberta government launches ad campaign on referendum questions
The Alberta government has launched a $4-million advertising campaign outlining its position on the 10 questions in the Oct. 19 referendum.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Why isn't Canada blocking the Welland Canal? Other trade war questions answered
CBC News readers, viewers and listeners have been sending in questions about the trade war, often asking how Canada can turn up the heat on the U.S.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:26:51 EDT
Accused in Edmonton temple attack has history of violence driven by delusions, parole documents show
Federal parole board documents show the 27-year-old man charged in a stabbing inside an Edmonton Sikh temple last month had a history of “serious and impulsive” violence, often driven by delusions, paranoia and conspiracy theories.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Would a $20 minimum wage in Quebec actually be a 'big blow' to the economy?
Québec Solidaire is pitching a $20 minimum wage to help bring relief to low-income workers, but Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette said hiking the rate too quickly would have a detrimental ripple effect. Others aren't so sure.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:30:00 EDT
Where I was on 9/11: Four people in N.L. share their stories
For many, Sept. 11, 2001, is a day they will never forget, and on the 25th anniversary of the attacks, four Newfoundlanders and Labradorians remember how they helped those in need.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Wildfires, permafrost thaw in Canada causing even more climate change, new study shows
These climate feedback loops, where climate change triggers more greenhouse gas emissions that in turn feed into even more climate change, could add 20 to 30 per cent more warming over current estimates for this century.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:30:00 EDT
As Dean Penney gets life sentence, sister says she's 'lost' without Jennifer Hillier-Penney
It was an emotional day for the family of Jennifer Hillier-Penney, as her estranged husband was given life in prison for killing her in 2016.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:33:13 EDT
First phase of Army restructuring creates division focused on defending Canada
Canada's Army formally made one of the biggest changes to its structure in decades Thursday by shifting from divisions based on geography to ones built around specific purposes. A new division, that prepares the army to rapidly deploy, will be headqu...

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:28 EDT
Homelessness on the rise in Ontario while province on track to spend less, report says
Homelessness in Ontario is on the rise, climbing by more than 23 per cent over the past four years to more than 76,000 people, but the province is projected to spend less on it, the fiscal watchdog says in a new report.

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