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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will table her fourth federal budget today, laying out the government's plan to spend billions of dollars on housing to improve supply — a plan the Liberals also hope will boost their prospects with a crucial group of voters. 'We're at really a pivotal moment for …

Local authorities had reported that three people were killed in an off-piste area of the Riffelberg, above the resort and below the famed Matterhorn peak. Capt. Sean Thomas was on leave when slide occurred on April 1 The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in …

The lawsuits launched by Ontario school boards against the social media giants could take years to litigate, involve dozens of experts, thousands of documents and cost lots and lots of money. And they may also encounter significant legal challenges. School boards seeking $4.5 billion in damages They were reckless and …

Health Canada says thousands of oral health care providers have signed up to start providing care to 1.6 million seniors this May — a number dental associations say is a low turnout. Some seniors are now learning their dentists won't accept their claims under the new program. Thousands out of …

Coastal flood risk in Canada's Metro Vancouver is expected to intensify, according to U.S. research group Climate Central. The organization's data predicts at least 325,000 Canadians will be at risk of annual flooding by 2100 A new sea level data map shows flood risk zones will extend higher and further …

Purdue kept its March Madness dream alive while snuffing out North Carolina State's, getting 20 points and 12 rebounds from Zach Edey in a 63-50 victory Saturday in Glendale, Ariz., that placed the Boilermakers a win from their first NCAA title. Boilermakers will meet defending champion UConn in Monday's final …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed former B.C. lieutenant-governor Iona Campagnolo has died at the age of 91. Campagnolo was also Canada’s first minister of amateur sport Iona Campagnolo, B.C.'s first female lieutenant governor, has passed away at the age of 91. Campagnolo, who was appointed as the province's 27th …

Sports Olympics Winter Sports Curling Canada's Brad Gushue will play for gold at the world men's curling championship after beating Scotland's Bruce Mouat 9-4 in the semifinals on Saturday in Switzerland. Canadians roll to 9-4 win in semifinals, will face Sweden on Sunday Canada's Brad Gushue will play for gold …

In a public letter shared Friday, Star owners said the decision to close came after the latest effort to sell the business fell through — and following years of financial difficulties. With ‘gratitude and regret,’ the paper announced its last issue will be published on May 17 The owners of …

When the use of cannabis became legal in Canada, there was hope that it would help ease access for medical users of marijuana. That’s not how it’s worked out for all patients. Access still not smooth for patients This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis …