Canadian News

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Ottawa wants to expand the oilsands, but the industry's wastewater problem will grow with it
The recent decision by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fast-track a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast is adding urgency for Ottawa to finally decide what to do with a long-standing environmental issue plaguing the oilsands in Northern Alberta â...

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Billions more for defence, but Canada's military still faces an old budget squeeze
Even as Ottawa pours billions into rebuilding Canada's military, CBC News has learned the Defence Department faces another round of internal belt-tightening. The federal Treasury Board is examining operational spending as part of cuts mandated in a p...

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
This Canadian-Punjabi rapper was murdered in 2022. His new tour is testing the market for holographic concerts
Sidhu Moose Wala’s Signed to God world tour kicked off in Toronto last Friday, with a hologram standing in on stage for the Canadian-Punjabi rap star who was shot and killed in 2022. Fans lined up for the show seemed eager to see what was in store,...

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT
Why an airship was spotted hovering over this central Alberta town
A rare sight in the sky over central Alberta last week turned heads and had people asking: Was that really a 20-metre blimp? While many have seen a Goodyear Blimp at a sporting event, it’s not every day you see such a sight in rural Alberta.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:47:22 EDT
Ontario grower's 1,711-pound pumpkin nearly snagged top prize at Pumpkinfest. Then he was disqualified
When Jeff Warner strapped his 1,711-pound pumpkin to a trailer and set off for Port Elgin Pumpkinfest earlier this month, he knew a top prize wasn't guaranteed. Still, the Englehart, Ont., grower says he was hoping for a shot. Instead he was disquali...

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:54:31 EDT
Windsor, Ont., residents react to thank you banner from Detroit on Thanksgiving
A banner was flown above the Detroit River on Monday to thank Canadians during Thanksgiving. The initiative was organized by groups in Detroit, who wanted to commemorate the unique relationship between Windsor, Ont., and the American city.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:15:43 EDT
Indigenous groups criticize Wab Kinew for saying residential school denialism shouldn't be illegal
Leaders of Indigenous groups are speaking out against Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's recent comments that residential school denialism should not be considered a crime.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:00:00 EDT
Sask. farmer trying to sell or donate town's grain elevator to avoid demolition
Another small Saskatchewan town's classic symbol of prairie life is in peril, but the owners are doing what they can to keep it standing.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 EDT
B.C. man reunited with beloved flute, 5 years after it floated away down a Yukon river
Jun Takahashi was stunned when he saw the online post: someone in the Yukon bush had found a canoe barrel full of his mildew-y camping gear, and his long-lost flute.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Economic 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 EDT
How 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 EDT
Coming 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 EDT
Confused about the wording of the Alberta referendum questions? You’re not alone

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:13:15 EDT
Cleveland-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 EDT
Age, 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 EDT
Support 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 EDT
Turkey 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 EDT
Could 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 EDT
How 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.

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