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With the Republicans guaranteed to retake control of the U.S. House of Representatives, the future of current Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful Democrat in Congress for a generation, will be known as early as today Speculation had already mounted that Pelosi, 82, might announce her departure if Democrats were …

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table her fall economic statement today — a roadmap of what’s to come from the federal government as the economy stands on the brink of a recession. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced some heat when he told reporters during the 2021 election campaign that he doesn’t …

Ontarians struggling with the rising cost of living may notice something unusual when they look at their next hydro bill. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has announced a decrease in the cost of electricity for residential and small business customers, which takes effect Tuesday. Depending on the pricing plan, people will see drops …

Vancouver will soon be home to Michelin-rated restaurants as the prestigious food guide will unveil its selection of the city’s top eateries.  Michelin will unveil its picks at an awards ceremony Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Convention Centre West building. Last month, Michelin, which covers more than 60 locations across the world, unveiled its …

Friends, family and fellow police officers will be part of a procession of vehicles Wednesday morning heading to the funeral service for Const. Andrew Hong, the Toronto police officer killed in a shooting rampage west of the city on Sept. 12.  The procession is scheduled to leave the Kane-Jerrett Funeral Home in Thornhill north of …

This First Person article is the experience of Jen Watt who lives in Guelph, Ont. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I hold the crisp white paper with the tri-colour letterhead that includes an offer of admission to my dream school and program. This …

The sexual assault trial of a high-profile military commander who once led Canada’s vaccine rollout begins today in Quebec. Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is expected to attend the two-day trial in a Gatineau courthouse dressed in his military uniform and medals. Fortin has pleaded not guilty to the sexual assault charge, which is related to an incident alleged …

A charter plane from Pakistan, carrying more than 300 refugees from Afghanistan, landed in Winnipeg on Friday morning. The flight is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to resettle 40,000 Afghan people in Canada. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada told CBC News that nearly 17,600 Afghans and their family members have …

There’ll be a national memorial today at Windsor’s Dieppe Gardens to remember Canadians who died 80 years ago in a bloody raid at Dieppe. Veterans Affairs Canada will host the event at 78 Riverside Dr. W., which CBC News will broadcast live. The parade into the event starts at 11:30 a.m., and …

A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson battled to stay in power Wednesday after his government was rocked by the resignation of two top ministers, who said they could no longer serve under his scandal-plagued leadership. The most immediate challenge for the leader, who only narrowly survived a no-confidence vote …