Canadian News

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
Publicizing the names of those lucky enough to win the lottery has long been seen as a way to ensure transparency and fairness on behalf of gaming giants. But in an age where those stories can live online forever, some lottery commissions are reconsi...

Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Canada's new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta
Alberta launched its sovereign wealth fund decades ago, but it was regularly poached by politicians, which is why the bank balance failed to meaningfully grow.

Sat, 02 May 2026 06:00:00 EDT
67% of Albertans want party leaders to say how they will vote on independence, CBC News poll suggests
A new poll for CBC News suggests a majority of Albertans think provincial party leaders should declare how they will vote in a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada, while more than half of Albertans who support separation are OK with politici...

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:59:30 EDT
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.

Sat, 02 May 2026 20:11:28 EDT
Summer McIntosh sizzles at Florida meet with pair of freestyle victories
For as dominant as Canadian swimming superstar Summer McIntosh has been for the last number of years, there’s no sign of complacency or let up from the 19-year-old from Toronto.

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
'He was the first to call me mom,' mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting
Nabil Askafe's mother and father sat down for an interview with CBC Hamilton this week, days after the 16-year-old was shot and killed at Jackson Square mall in Hamilton.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:15:41 EDT
Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:30:00 EDT
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.

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 EDT
Manitoba's biggest flood caused 'wreck of a whole colony' 200 years ago
The spring 1826 deluge that devastated the Red River Settlement, described as a "once-in-a-millennium flood" by one historian, was the largest in the recorded history of the Red River watershed.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 EDT
'Things aren't looking good': Atlantic cod stocks continue decline in parts of N.S., N.B.
The latest assessment of Atlantic cod stocks in the Bay of Fundy and the Scotian Shelf shows decades of struggle aren't over.

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Ontario map highlights highway oddities from submerged roads to abandoned bridges
Jonathan Silverman, a first year civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo, has created an Ontario Oddities map that highlights weird things people might see on a road trip, including signs that are wrong, abandoned bridges and roadways...

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Why the families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims may face 'difficult' issues with OpenAI lawsuits
The families of victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., school shooting who are suing OpenAI could face some significant legal hurdles in their attempt to hold the artificial intelligence company partially responsible for the attack.

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
IN PHOTOS | Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms in peak bloom
Every spring, tens of thousands of people flock to High Park in Toronto to catch a glimpse of one of the city’s most fleeting spectacles: the cherry blossom bloom.

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:17:18 EDT
Calgary father charged with 1st-degree murder in deaths of 2 children
A father has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two young children found in a vehicle in northwest Calgary on Thursday.

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:26:56 EDT
RCMP end shelter-in-place order for Behchokǫ̀ and area
RCMP say several individuals are in custody following a police operation in the N.W.T. community that began early Friday afternoon and ended shortly after 8 p.m. RCMP say their investigation continues and residents can expect to see an increased poli...

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:17:13 EDT
A robot fried this rice? B.C. restaurant embraces AI-powered help in the kitchen
Royal Garden, Vernon's oldest Chinese restaurant, has just installed a pair of AI-powered machines that will be tasked with preparing stir fries, chow mein and chop suey dishes in just a couple of minutes.

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:22:19 EDT
How a Crown corporation plans to buy out property owners for its high-speed rail plans
The Crown corporation behind Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line has released new details on how it plans to expropriate and compensate land owners to carry out the multibillion-dollar project.

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:42:53 EDT
Air force major and decorated marksman pleads guilty to illegally importing firearms
An air force officer and decorated sharpshooter has pleaded guilty to illegally importing eight firearms after gun parts — some without serial numbers — were found stashed among his clothes and shoes when he moved back to Canada.

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:01:52 EDT
Deep snow triggers multiple rescues in Banff National Park
Parks Canada has carried out three rescues in Banff National Park in recent weeks, all linked to deep, lingering snow that’s obscuring trails and slowing hikers. Officials warn conditions will persist through May and are urging people to check the ...

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Why a salary of $115K isn't enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada
Thirty years ago, it was normal for a grocery store produce manager or part-time nurse to find the five per cent downpayment needed to buy a home, says mortgage broker Ron Butler. Those days are gone. Now, someone earning $115,000 a year would have t...

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