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A joint investigation by CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation has found that transit violence in some of Canada's biggest municipalities remains well above pre-pandemic levels, despite recent decreases. It has roughly doubled over the past decade in eight major Canadian cities. Exclusive CBC News/IJF data shows crime rates …

A historic oil pipeline deal between the federal and Alberta governments — set to be announced on Thursday — could lead to more production in the oilsands, cementing Canada’s position as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers while pushing its climate targets even further out of reach. New …

A B.C. teacher will not be allowed to be certified for eight years after messaging a student on the Grindr dating app and engaging in sexual relations with them. Adam Richard MacDonald signs consent agreement, will not be allowed to be recertified for at least 8 years A B.C. teacher …

Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages. English-language advocacy groups face funding roadblocks Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a …

After another respected name in Indigenous arts and culture was revealed to not have Indigenous ancestry , some scholars say it’s time to examine the Canadian institutions that have helped these people build their careers. Celebrated Ontario-based author Thomas King wrote Tuesday that he learned he has no Cherokee ancestry, …

A proposed class action lawsuit accuses the federal and B.C. governments of keeping property owners in the dark amid the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling. Claim accuses feds, province of misrepresenting security of land title in B.C. A proposed class action lawsuit accuses the federal and B.C. governments of keeping …

Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14. Almost a third of the 47 United Conservative MLAs now face petitions Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of …

Fourteen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are facing recall petitions from constituents. Here's an explainer on the process. Recall Act was enacted by former UCP premier Jason Kenney to empower citizens Fourteen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus are …

Jones’s celebrated career paved the way for other women in sport and broadcasting. Over a four-decade career, Jones covered stories of countless Canadians A lookback at the legendary career of the CBC's Colleen Jones. April 28, 2023| Duration8:36 For reporter Colleen Jones, storytelling has always been about people. And she’s …

A Manitoba Red Dress Alert program must launch no later than June 2026 and be implemented through an Indigenous-led independent organization, says a report released Tuesday. 'This is a crisis that demands co-ordinated, urgent action' A Manitoba Red Dress Alert program must launch no later June 2026 and be implemented …