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In one week, Patrick Cully will find out whether his five-year-old daughter Scarlet will be able to continue the life-changing therapy she’s relied on for more than a year — or if long waitlists and a lack of funding will halt her progress. On June 23, the Federal Court ordered Indigenous …

Smoke from wildfires burning across Alberta has blanketed much of the province, including the Edmonton region. Edmontonians woke up to worsening air quality — the distinct smell of burning wood and morning skies cloaked in an orange haze.  Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for the city and …

The Saskatchewan government is boosting support it’s giving to wildfire evacuees, while officials say light rain and cooler temperatures this weekend could help keep some of the province’s larger fires in check. Bryan Chartrand with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency told a news conference in Prince Albert, Sask., on Saturday …

In the aftermath of his younger brother’s sudden death last year, Allan Oliver says he was surprised when a family friend set up a GoFundMe to help pay for the funeral. “My first thought was like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe someone would do this for our family,’ ” Oliver told CBC News. His …

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body. World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes Friday. The governing body specifically mentioned Khelif when announcing the policy, saying the Algerian gold medal winner must be screened …

Front Burner With wars on multiple continents and democracy under threat, we’re joined for a wide ranging discussion with a leader in the global humanitarian world: Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Dr. Agnès Callamard. CBC News · Posted: May 06, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours ago Agnes …

Polls suggest the Green Party is at risk of being wiped off Canada’s electoral map on election night, but co-Leader Elizabeth May believes the numbers don’t reflect the party’s ground game.  May, who’s running for a fifth term, said she’s knocked on so many doors that only her left hand can …

Front Burner In order to understand Trump’s tariffs we take a look at their primary target, China, and examine why many in that country view this as a historic opportunity, and Donald Trump as a ‘revolutionary’ figure. CBC News · Posted: Apr 16, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: …

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says a government led by him will issue “Victory Bonds” to raise the money needed to strengthen the Canadian economy through the trade war with the United States.  The plan would see the federal government offer five- and 10-year bonds that Canadians can buy through a …

The small, tidy Hamilton bungalow where Verica Grgic once raised her kids is destroyed.   The hardwood floors are coated with dog feces, with some of the excrement growing mould in the kitchen. The living room is strewn with belongings and garbage, dog toys and a mangled cat stand. The front wall …