Canadian News
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDTEconomic frustration helps fuel Alberta separatism — and these 4 charts suggest why
Alberta is a wealthy province. Yet economic frustration is part of what's driving the separation movement. But would independence improve Alberta's fortunes or bring new economic concerns?
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDTHow a loophole in Canada's species-at-risk law can leave wildlife in limbo
A new study finds a legal gap in Canada's Species at Risk Act can leave species waiting years for protection, with 153 of 288 cases overdue and still unresolved as of January 2025.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:54:10 EDTComing closure of another Winnipeg Giant Tiger store will mean 'less food in the fridge,' shopper says
Winnipeg shoppers weren't too happy to hear that another Giant Tiger store is closing, saying it will be one less option to buy affordable groceries.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDTEconomic frustration helps fuel Alberta separatism — and these 4 charts suggest why
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:13:15 EDTCleveland-Cliffs CEO says he's prepared to fight Canada in court over Stelco layoffs
The CEO of the American company that owns Hamilton-based steelmaker Stelco says he's prepared to fight the Canadian government in court over Stelco's plan to lay off hundreds of workers. He also said he's open to selling the company and voiced suppor...
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:18:54 EDTAge, speed limits for e-scooters and other personal electric vehicles hitting Manitoba roads next year
Riders must be at least 16 years old and anyone using the devices, including passengers, are required to wear properly fitting helmets, the province says. Personal electric vehicles can't go faster than 25 km/h under the incoming speed limit.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:19:52 EDTSupport floods in for Gus, Halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of surgery
Hundreds of get-well messages and art pieces have been sent to the tortoise before he undergoes a bladder surgery on Tuesday.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:04:53 EDTTurkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard
A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDTCould Quebec's new government derail plans for Alto's high-speed train project?
The Crown corporation responsible for a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Toronto to Quebec City says it plans to deliver on the project, despite opposition from the newly elected Parti Québécois (PQ) government.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 EDT'Disrespect for wildlife': Multiple grizzly bear poaching incidents under investigation in Alberta
Provincial officials are investigating the illegal killings of four grizzly bears at three separate locations over the last year. One of the bear corpses was found abandoned with its paws removed after being poached.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:37:17 EDTHow some separatists are responding to Smith’s pledge against 2nd referendum if remain vote wins
Premier Danielle Smith’s pledge that she won’t hold another referendum on separation if the remain vote wins this month — at least as long as she is premier — is getting pushback from some prominent Alberta separatists.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:12:07 EDTResidential school denialism shouldn't be illegal, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says
Residential school denialism is detestable but not illegal, and that shouldn't change, says Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, who disagrees with federal Manitoba NDPer Leah Gazan's efforts to add it to the Criminal Code.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:44:18 EDTWhy this Fredericton woman is walking a Ukrainian battalion flag across P.E.I.
Julia Cardy will spend two weeks walking across Prince Edward Island with a flag her friend April Huggett carried for 700 kilometres in Ukraine. The journey is raising money for Ukrainian soldiers and bringing their stories closer to home.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:00:00 EDTAfter 20 years as a P.E.I. firefighter, something snapped. Now he's teaching others about PTSD
Ernie Gallant was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after dedicating two decades of volunteer service to the New Glasgow Fire Department in Prince Edward Island.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:37:18 EDTA Newfoundlander got a random call from a bunch of Hollywood stars — and just went with it
Newfoundlander Paul Matthews picked up the phone last month, not knowing it was Jax Irwin on the other end. Irwin cold calls people on the east coast, just to chat. But that day, she had Hollywood star Josh Hartnett and the cast of a new Netflix show...
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDT‘Every rock has a story’: retired geologist opens rock library in Whitehorse
Tucked away down a quiet street in Whitehorse is a new community library, with a geological twist. You won't find a new thriller, or a well-loved cookbook. The shelves aren’t filled with paper, they’re filled with rocks.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:34:09 EDTMan admits to 5 sex assaults near Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre, including one against 14-year-old girl
A man charged in five sexual assaults near Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre last summer has pleaded guilty. Donovan Mohammed sat quietly in the prisoner's box Friday, speaking briefly to confirm to his lawyer he was admitting guilt.
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 EDTNew church set to rise up after 'suspicious' fire in Kinngait, Nunavut
More than three years after a suspicious fire destroyed the Anglican church in Kinngait, Nunavut, work is well underway to begin building a new structure.
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 EDTDisappointed, angry, excited: Albertans weigh in on looming referendum
At a library branch CBC News visited in Calgary, a few people were excited to vote. Others were just starting to follow the process, and several expressed frustration at Alberta even having a referendum.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:02:42 EDTWoman who married ISIS fighter pleads guilty to terror-related charge
Kimberly Polman pleaded guilty on Thursday to leaving Canada to participate in activities of a terrorist group, namely the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).