Delta variant threat to the global economy means fiscal prudence may take an election back seat
From inflation to sagging trade, the delta variant of COVID-19 may be slowing Canada's economic recovery. But in this federal election, fiscal prudence is taking a back seat to business survival and continued government support.
Decision on Meng Wanzhou extradition rests with judge as marathon hearing concludes
More than two-and-a-half years after Meng Wanzhou first stepped into a Canadian courtroom, legal arguments at the Huawei executive's marathon extradition hearing concluded Wednesday.
1st witness testifies in R. Kelly sex abuse case, saying he wanted to 'train' her sexually
R&B star R. Kelly is a predator who lured girls, boys and young women with his fame and dominated them physically, sexually and psychologically, a prosecutor said Wednesday, while a defence lawyer warned jurors they'll have to sift through lies from accusers with agendas to find the truth.
Aid slow to reach people in need in Haiti following devastating quake
Pressure for a co-ordinated response to Haiti's deadly weekend earthquake mounted Wednesday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble and the injured continued to arrive from remote areas in search of medical care. Aid was slowly trickling in to help the thousands who were left homeless.
Lytton, B.C., resident files lawsuit alleging CP, CN rail caused the fire that destroyed her village
A former Lytton, B.C., resident has filed a potential class-action lawsuit against both the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National rail companies, claiming their negligence caused the fire that burned down her community.
Purdue Pharma head tells hearing neither his family nor company responsible for the opioid crisis
The former president and board chair of Purdue Pharma told a court Wednesday that he, his family and the company are not responsible for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Why experts say the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan didn't have to lead to chaos
The chaos that ensued following the hasty withdrawal of remaining U.S. forces from Afghanistan may have been prevented had President Joe Biden executed a more gradual and protracted pullout, military experts say.
O'Toole pushes for more military aid to battle B.C. wildfires
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole has joined a chorus of mayors and officials in British Columbia calling for more federal aid as wildfires continue to devastate parts of the province.
Visit a makeshift camp for earthquake victims in Haiti
CBC's Ellen Mauro visits a makeshift camp in Les Cayes, Haiti, where anger and frustration is growing among those displaced by the deadly earthquake last weekend.
Ontario PC fundraising letters labelled 'invoice' blasted as a 'scam' as calls mount for investigation
An Ontario woman says she was incensed after receiving a fundraising letter from the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario that looks like an invoice — something opposition parties are already criticizing as a "scam."