
cbc1h ago
What we know about how the Canada-U.S. trade talks fell apart
Prime Minister Mark Carney says one of the main reasons he walked away from a deal with the Trump administration is because Washington demanded terms that would "destroy" Canada's largest industries including the auto, steel and aluminum sectors. CBC News learned what was on the table and why talks broke down.
cbc3h ago
WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement
WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement.
cbc4h ago
Want to represent Canada at Eurovision? Here's everything to know
Submissions for contestants competing for Canada open Aug. 31.
cbc6h ago
Trump administration expands U.S. sanctions on Iran targeting countries with business ties to Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its six-month mark.
cbc6h ago
Haitian mayor says 30 people killed in violent weekend attacks
A powerful gang coalition attacked a once-peaceful farming community nestled in the hills above Haiti's capital, killing multiple people, an official told The Associated Press on Monday.
cbc8h ago
Robot beats fastest human on Earth’s 100m record
A humanoid robot beat retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s time in the 100-metre dash by a hair at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games on Aug. 22. It was just one feat of robot athleticism on display during the four-day event. Bolt still holds the title as fastest person in the world after setting the record during the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
cbc10h ago
WNBA star Natasha Cloud confronts Enes Kanter Freedom over anti-trans shirt at Fever-Sky game
Former NBA centre Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from Sunday night’s Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud late in the third quarter.
cbc12h ago
U.K. to provide long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine's Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its invasion of the country.
cbc14h ago
Woman flagged by ID scanner as nationwide 'public safety concern' after incident in Winnipeg bar
Privacy experts are raising concerns after a Winnipeg bar flagged a woman as a nationwide public safety concern through its ID scanning system, which led to her being denied entry to a Calgary Stampede venue in July.
cbc15h ago
Fast-moving wildfire threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire that jumped over fire trucks and made it difficult for crews to reach hot spots destroyed homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday. Shifting winds challenged firefighters trying to bring it under control, and authorities urged some 90,000 people to evacuate.
cbc16h ago
It's election season in Quebec. Let’s get you up to speed
All signs point to the provincial election campaign officially kicking off this week. Here’s a breakdown of what’s at stake, what you should know about the main party leaders and some key issues that could surface during the campaign.
cbc21h ago
Renowned queer lawyer, activist barbara findlay dead at 77
Lesbian lawyer and activist barbara findlay died this weekend at the age of 77. B.C.'s 2SLGBTQ+ community is mourning her loss.
cbc1d ago
Canadian business leaders brace for lost deals after trade talks crumble, 50% U.S. tariffs take effect
Canadian businesses and industry leaders are bracing for the full effects of fresh 50 per cent U.S. tariffs, crossing their fingers that domestic support will come quickly, after trade talks between the two countries fell apart.
cbc1d ago
Rare thunderstorm with lightning strikes wows southern B.C., causing havoc at Vancouver airport
Lightning strikes lit up the skies across B.C.'s South Coast overnight in a rare display as a severe thunderstorm passed over the region, snarling traffic at Vancouver International Airport and causing flight issues in the process.
cbc1d ago
Trump says Canada 'wants the benefits' of being a U.S. state 'without being one' as trade dispute deepens
In his first comments since trade talks broke down, President Donald Trump said Canada "wants the benefits" of being a U.S. state "without being one." The president's brief post on his Truth Social platform early Sunday comes after new 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods took effect.
cbc1d ago
Why do Canadians call the last letter of the alphabet zed?
Few things distinguish us from our neighbours to the south more quickly than calling the last letter of the alphabet zed instead of zee, but why do we do it?
cbc1d ago
What is Dominion Society of Canada and why are people of different political backgrounds worried?
Politicians, anti-hate experts, labour organizers and a former Alberta premier are calling out Dominion Society of Canada, an anti-immigration group planning a conference in Hamilton on Aug. 29.
cbc1d ago
Why are there suddenly so many data centres planned in Canada? Your questions answered
The sudden spike in AI data centres that are planned or under construction in Canada is sparking controversy among those hesitant to have the massive buildings that power this technology humming away in their backyards. We answered some of your questions here.
cbc2d ago
Alberta premier urges return to trade talks, calls U.S. terms 'untenable'
Premier Danielle Smith hopes federal negotiators will return to the table after the collapse of trade talks in Washington triggered a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian exports. But she also said that the last minute demands from American negotiators were “untenable” and “too painful” for Canada to accept.
cbc2d ago
Mark Carney doesn't stop the United States from driving negotiations over a cliff
After a week of manufactured drama and unnecessary strain, Prime Minister Mark Carney emerged on Saturday morning to explain "why we're walking away from a bad deal — and what comes next."
cbc1h ago
Victim of Prince George plane crash identified as devoted coach, volunteer and mother of 2
Alex Garneau was an athlete, coach and volunteer involved in many sports throughout Prince George, B.C.. The mother of two was killed when a plane made an emergency landing on a busy road, hitting her vehicle and three others. The investigation is ongoing.
cbc3h ago
Tens of thousands of jobs, half a point off GDP: Canada-U.S. trade war by the numbers
With fresh 50 per cent tariffs in place on all kinds of Canadian products, individual business owners have stressed these levies could cut off their sales to the U.S. But what could the tariffs mean for Canada's GDP and jobs? Here's what you need to know.
cbc4h ago
Denmark's PM blasts plastic surgeon for his unsolicited offer to 'fix' spot on her nose
Mette Frederiksen, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, posted the note on Instagram.
cbc6h ago
‘Counterproductively devastating’: Auto industry reacts to Trump’s new tariff threats
In a social media post on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel entering the U.S. from Canada to 50 per cent.
cbc7h ago
Carney unveils $11B in funding to make 6 icebreakers in Quebec
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the federal government will pour $11.3 billion into Quebec's shipbuilding industry to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, fulfilling a promise made in 2019.
cbc8h ago
Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah was wrongfully fired over Charlie Kirk posts, arbitrator rules
The Washington Post has been ordered to reinstate Karen Attiah, the opinion page columnist the media company let go last year after she criticized Charlie Kirk after his fatal shooting.
cbc11h ago
Psychological stress in Ontario youth is down since the pandemic, suggests survey
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health says psychological distress among Ontario youth appears to have decreased since the pandemic, but is still much higher than a decade ago.
cbc12h ago
Poilievre asks Carney to recall Parliament to discuss collapsed U.S. trade deal
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconvene Parliament to get details on the proposed U.S. trade deal he rejected, and answers on how Canadians will be affected by his plans to hit back.
cbc15h ago
N.S. woman abandons home after years of repeated flooding and sewage overflows
A Windsor, N.S., woman is abandoning her home because she can no longer wait for a fix to the town's overburdened sewage and storm water system.
cbc16h ago
N.L. man accused of killing 6-year-old boy in impaired driving crash was fugitive, involved in crash 2 days earlier
The man accused of killing a six-year-old boy while driving impaired in St. John’s last month was involved in a separate crash two days earlier, CBC News has learned. While he was wanted on an outstanding warrant, police did not make an arrest at the scene.
cbc16h ago
Partial lunar eclipse to grace Canadian skies this week
On the night of Aug. 27-28, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the country. Here's when to see it.
cbc22h ago
Japan's Yamashita captures CPKC Women’s Open in dominate wire-to-wire performance
Japan’s Miyu Yamashita went wire to wire to win the CPKC Women’s Open. The 25-year-old claimed her fourth LPGA Tour victory and second this year with a dominating performance at Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair Club.
cbc1d ago
Suspect in Fort Smith, N.W.T. shooting arrested
The RCMP have arrested a person suspected of a shooting on Saturday morning that injured three people and prompted a community-wide lockdown of over 13 hours.
cbc1d ago
'I didn't think I could do it': A 13-year-old N.S. girl fought a 711-pound tuna and won
Délynn Jacquard set a record during the 22nd annual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival.
cbc1d ago
More grizzly bears killed in 2024 than any other year on record in Alberta
Data from the Alberta government indicates 40 grizzlies were killed by people in 2024, with 21 of those bears killed by law enforcement. Those are the highest grizzly bear mortality numbers of any year on record, and the only year in which more than half of the total deaths were carried out by law enforcement.
cbc1d ago
'Super' El Niño didn't cause this year's fires and heat waves, but it's about to take us on a 'wild ride'
Whether you call it a "super" El Niño or a "Godzilla" El Niño, the naturally occurring Pacific Ocean warming phenomenon that disrupts global weather patterns is back and packing a punch, at a time when many parts of the planet are already overheated.
cbc1d ago
Inside the Quebec town working to become a dementia-friendly community
A Quebec town is taking steps to make everyday life easier for people living with dementia, training local merchants, municipal employees and emergency responders to better understand the condition and adapt their services.
cbc1d ago
What is postpartum psychosis, the illness at the centre of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial?
Lindsay Clancy's defence doesn't dispute that she strangled and killed her three children in 2023 while her then-husband was running an errand. But they argue she isn't criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a rare and little-understood mental health condition that can affect a new mom's sense of reality.
cbc2d ago
'Effectively, we're out of business': U.S. tariffs cut Manitoba honey farm off from vast majority of customers
Osee Podolsky, general manager at Podolski Honey Farms, says the vast majority of honey produced at the family-run business in Ethelbert, Man., is shipped to customers across the United States.
cbc2d ago
U.S. nearly encroached on Canadian sovereignty during tariff talks: Quebec premier
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said that the U.S. also proposed negotiating matters around Quebec’s French language legislation, such as the presence of French on consumer devices like electronics or household appliances and the availability of user manuals in French.
cbc1h ago
Hamilton steelworkers union, business leaders warn of harder times ahead as Ford promises tariff relief
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens further tariffs on steel, business leaders and politicians in Hamilton are calling for unity and support for workers. "We have to withstand the economic pain that will come with this fight," Premier Doug Ford says, promising to further help tariff-affected businesses.
cbc4h ago
Carney says he'll resume negotiating when Trump team has the 'right attitude'
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's prepared to send his negotiators back to the table with the Trump administration when the U.S. demonstrates it wants a true economic partnership and stops treating Canada as a "subsidiary."
cbc5h ago
Obsession scares its way into box office history by surpassing $500M US worldwide
Turns out moviegoers around the world may be just as obsessed with Obsession as the film’s crazed girlfriend. The horror hit has officially crossed the $500-million US mark at the global box office, becoming the first original theatrical film of the 2020s to reach that milestone.
cbc6h ago
Erling Haaland cut his hair off and some people are losing it: 'The Viking era is over'
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland debuted a buzz cut Sunday, much to the ire of some fans.
cbc8h ago
'Kiss my ass,' Ford tells Trump as he readies to speak in Hamilton amid Canada-U.S. trade war
<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1eb08098-4e3b-444b-850b-914eea4a23eb,1786968615039/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C4494%2C2527%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A politician speaks in front of a row of Canadian flags.' width='620' height='349' title='Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks at Toronto Metropolitan University on May 12, 2026.'/><p></p>
cbc10h ago
'Kiss my ass,' Ford tells Trump as he readies to speak in Hamilton amid Canada-U.S. trade war
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and members of his cabinet will be holding a news conference in Hamilton Monday after Canada-U.S. trade talks failed, with the premier telling Trump to "kiss my ass" as the fallout from trade war continues. CBC will carry the news conference live at 1:30 p.m. ET.
cbc12h ago
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and steel
<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/d44ad583-e01a-466c-a858-653953100909,1787572417124/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C165%2C5389%2C3031%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A man in a suit at a microphone, gesturing with one hand.' width='620' height='349' title='Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about Canada's response to new U.S. tariffs during a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday.'/><p></p>
cbc13h ago
Yellowknife woman diagnosed with ALS in Alberta after spending thousands to leave territory for specialist treatment
Mary Rose Blackduck was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rare nervous system disease that leads to damaged muscles. The typical life expectancy after diagnosis is two to five years.
cbc15h ago
'The whole island is heaven': U.S. couple considering parting ways with isle off Cape Breton’s coast
William F. Baker and his wife have owned Henry Island for the past 35 years, but now at 84 years old he is considering selling the nearly 90-hectare island that is only reachable by boat.
cbc16h ago
F-bombs at the Opera? Empire of Wild does things differently
It started as a chart-topping book with sex, booze, magic and politics. Now, The Canadian Opera Company has commissioned an Indigenous-led creative team to turn the book Empire of Wild into an opera, and draw in new audiences to its world premiere.
cbc16h ago
Documents reveal Ambassador Bridge owner's private meeting with Ottawa ahead of Gordie Howe opening
Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun sought a meeting with senior Canadian officials as the bridge's nearly century-old monopoly on commercial traffic between Windsor and Detroit faced a new competitor. Government records reveal why Ottawa agreed to listen, but much of what Moroun wanted remains secret.
cbc1d ago
Soccer fans boo U.S. anthem as Canadians react to breakdown in trade negotiations
Soccer fans booed the U.S. national anthem on the weekend as Canadians reacted to news that trade talks between the two countries had broken down again. People who spoke with CBC News across the country seemed to echo the sentiments from those inside the stadiums.
cbc1d ago
Conservative MP urges Canada to release 'full details' of U.S. trade deal that was on the table
In a letter to Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Conservative MP Shuvaloy Majumdar urged the government to release "the full details" of the proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal that was on the table before talks collapsed on Friday.
cbc1d ago
Zelenskyy says holding elections during war would 'destroy' Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says holding elections as active fighting with Russia continues would "split Ukraine." His warning comes after ousted former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov last week called for a wartime vote.
cbc1d ago
Women are feeling the pressure to look forever young, but some are pushing back
Anti-aging products and procedures are everywhere — and new research indicates women are feeling the pressure to look perpetually younger earlier. Noticing a wave of anti-aging content "taking over" social media, London, Ont., researcher Megan Lindloff decided to investigate.
cbc1d ago
How Trump's tariffs work to redistribute wealth up the food chain
Though nominally aimed at making foreign "cheaters" pay, the U.S. president's tariffs have in fact been a powerful domestic mechanism for taking money from poor and middle-class Americans and giving it to large corporations that have been adept at playing the system — one that's heavily influenced by lobbying and political donations.
cbc1d ago
Canada's an agricultural superpower. Could it feed the whole world?
Experts say that red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks and labour shortages are among the factors undermining Canada's ability to send more food around the world, while competing countries continue to scale up their exports.
cbc1d ago
B.C. family feels 'violated' after burglary during wildfire evacuation
Mira Boucher says her home was ransacked by looters while her community of Summerland was empty and vulnerable — with every single house vacant under an evacuation order.
cbc2d ago
Music fans gather to remember 10th anniversary of Tragically Hip's final concert
<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1.3731118,1787433762048/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2834%2C52%2C526%2C295%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Five men stand arm in arm smiling on a stage.' width='620' height='349' title='The Tragically Hip after the final performance of the Man Machine Poem tour.'/><p></p>
cbc2d ago
Fresh evacuations ordered south of Pear Lake wildfire in B.C. Interior
Officials have expanded evacuation orders related to British Columbia's largest wildfire.