Why Canada is unlocking its vault of maple syrup

Canada's maple syrup industry has become an international focus with headlines shouting that the country has been forced to tap into its strategic reserve to make up for shortages. CBC Explains the purpose of these reserve and why they had to be tapped into, and whether there was really a shortage of maple syrup.


Young Canadians launch court challenge to lower federal voting age from 18

Thirteen young people from across the country, ranging in age from 12 to 18, are going to court to argue that the section of the Canada Elections Act which bars Canadians under 18 from voting in federal elections is unconstitutional.


U.S. border businesses optimistic as some restrictions ease

The pandemic meant quite a few changes for Ryden's Border Store, a popular shop and parcel delivery warehouse located in northern Minnesota — just across the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Pigeon River.


Vehicle crash leaves multiple pedestrians injured in London, Ont.

A vehicle struck multiple pedestrians in a crash at a major intersection in London, Ont., on Tuesday night, authorities said, leaving some with life-threatening injuries.


NORAD commander warns Canadian officials about the threat posed by hypersonic missiles

NORAD commander Gen. Glen VanHerck warned top Canadian government and military leaders Tuesday about the threat hypersonic missile technology poses to North American security, saying it's making it "very challenging" for him to carry out his mission.


Lululemon accuses Peloton of being a 'copycat' as fitness giants trade lawsuits

An alliance between fitness giants has dissolved into a nasty court battle as Lululemon and Peloton traded lawsuits this week in a fight over alleged patent infringement.


CNN suspends news anchor Chris Cuomo citing proof he helped his politician brother

CNN on Tuesday suspended news anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in defending his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding sexual harassment allegations.


CNN suspends news anchor Chris Cuomo, citing proof he helped his politician brother

CNN on Tuesday suspended news anchor Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in defending his brother, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, regarding sexual harassment allegations.


Opposition parties call out Trudeau over slow restart of Parliament

With the newly re-elected Liberal government more than a month into its third term and Parliament still not up and functioning as normal, the Opposition Conservatives are accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of dragging his heels.


Josephine Baker becomes 1st Black woman honoured at France's Pantheon

Josephine Baker — the U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist — was inducted into France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to receive the nation's highest honour.