Same scam. 2 countries. Why Canadians don’t get their money back
CBC Marketplace investigates bank scams, a global industry built on fear and deception, and exposes the stark contrast between how victims are treated in the U.K. and Canada.
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Why Quebec's strategic reserve of maple syrup is running dry
Quebec maple syrup producers say the province's strategic reserve will be "completely depleted" by the end of February. What's going on?
Public safety takes centre stage in closely watched Kelowna election race
The riding is drawing attention after the 2024 election, when Loewen narrowly defeated Wooldridge by just 40 votes.
Mixed results on Alberta referendum questions highlight urban-rural divide
Outcome could pose political risks for Premier Danielle Smith as she campaigns toward next year’s provincial election
The haunting call of Canada's common loon is becoming less common amid widespread declines, study suggests
A new study published Thursday in the journal FACETS reveals severe declines in loon chick populations across North America over the past three decades or more.
City councillor calls for independent investigation into fatal Calgary bus explosion
A week after a deadly bus explosion in northeast Calgary, the area councillor is calling for an independent investigation into the crash. But two experts say incidents like this one are rare, and the bus model involved in the crash adheres to strict testing and maintenance guidelines.
'They destroyed my life': 2 Sask. men imprisoned for exploiting woman from Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi woman who was trafficked and exploited by two men in Saskatchewan — and repeatedly raped by one of them — says she now lives in fear and struggles to trust anyone.
Ottawa boosts funding for 60 sports groups with $60-million
Secretary of State for Sport says money will help elite athletes compete on world stage and advance safe sport measures
Restaurateur Franco Prevedello gave Toronto fine dining a new flavour
Known for his exacting standards and work ethic, he opened more than a dozen restaurants and had an enduring influence on the city’s chefs
Province-city relationship key point during Winnipeg mayoral debate
The relationship between those at the helm at City Hall and the Manitoba Legislative Building was a key theme during Wednesday's mayoral debate on 680 CJOB.
Devastating fire at CFB Wainwright started on automatic grenade launcher range, official says
Fire later spread to a different range in another part of the base and overran soldiers’ positions, according to head of military police
Charismatic NHL star Ron Duguay found fame well beyond the hockey rink
In addition to playing for the New York Rangers and other teams in the league for 12 seasons, he was known for partying with celebrities at Studio 54, romancing famous women and making television appearances
CentreBC and OneBC vie for attention against major provincial parties ahead of election
Experts say a shortage of candidates will be a challenge for both smaller parties
What you need to know ahead of B.C.’s provincial election, according to our experts
Readers asked about David Eby’s chances at winning, Conservative leadership and in which ridings the Greens are expected to do well
Miller says government moving quickly but no timeline for new digital regulator
In an interview with The Canadian Press, Miller said the government is moving as quickly as possible on digital safety bill C-34, which includes a ban on social media for kids.
Judge dismisses farmers' class action over end to Canadian Wheat Board monopoly more than a decade ago
A Manitoba judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit seeking damages for grain farmers following the federal wind-down of the Canadian Wheat Board monopoly, marking what one expert calls the "last chapter" of the wheat board saga.
Canada Post CEO touts ‘early signs’ of recovery even as financial woes persist
At its annual public meeting, Doug Ettinger said Canada Post is winning back some of the parcel delivery market that has slipped away since 2019.
Federal bureaucrats grilled over decision to strip status from over 700 Innu in Quebec
After emotional testimony from members of the Innu First Nation of Essipit in Quebec who’ve seen their lives upended, federal bureaucrats defended their decision to remove status from more than 700 Innu in the community.
Ottawa tells its diplomats not to meet with U.S. midterm candidates
A memo says meetings with other elected officials who aren't candidates in the midterms can happen if necessary, but they should be discussed in advance with senior officials.
Wolf euthanized after rare attack near Cameco site in northern Sask.
The Ministry of Community Safety says a wolf attacked a person in a remote northern area of the province on Oct. 17.
Non-profit asks Nova Scotians to ‘adopt’ a bat as part of conservation efforts
A Nova Scotia non-profit is asking people to "adopt" a bat in a bid to educate Maritimers about a rare species, while supporting bat conservation.
Crown drops sex offender registry charge against former Nova Scotia police chief
On March 4, 2020, John Collyer was sentenced to 15 months in jail for sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl when he was deputy chief of the Bridgewater Police Service.
Canadian diplomats told not to meet with U.S. midterm candidates
Memo sent to members of the foreign service comes as the Trump administration accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections
Library and Archives Canada cracking down on AI books amid copyright threats
Library and Archives Canada recently updated its ISBN (International Standard Book Numbers) policy to limit books and other literary content created using artificial intelligence.