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Protests erupted across the country against the federal carbon tax on Monday — the same day it rose by 23 per cent — while Canada’s only Liberal provincial leader pressed for an emergency meeting to discuss alternative ways to cut emissions. Trudeau defends policy, says complaining premiers are 'playing politics' …

Water in the Fraser River where it meets with the Nechako — itself not much more than a trickle in some spots — is at an all-time low, according to the River Forecast Centre. Families, pets explore the sand and rock normally buried under the Fraser, Nechako rivers' rushing water …

Indigenous communities say they are fighting against data practices that erase them, taking back control of their data and using it to tell their histories. Indigenous data sovereignty means that communities have control over their own information, researcher says Unreserved54:00Indigenous Data Sovereignty Data tells a story, and that’s why survivors …

As North America prepares for a once-in-a-lifetime solar event, school districts across eastern Canada are weighing potential learning opportunities against possible risks, with most coming down solidly on the side of safety. Despite complaints of missed learning opportunities, many schools closing on April 8 As North America prepares for a …

Visible bullet holes and flashing police lights remain on Robson Street Saturday evening after officials shut down an entire block for several hours following what's believed to be a targeted shooting in downtown Vancouver. Bullet holes could be seen on a black SUV sitting at the centre of the police …

What began as a race to pick a new leader for Alberta's Opposition NDP has triggered a broader existential debate over why being provincially orange must automatically tie you to the federal brand, as members of a provincial NDP are automatically members of the federal party. Party must have 'very …

Half of Cape St. George is now cut off, and other roads are impassible following a series of washouts. Half of Cape St. George is now cut off, and other roads are impassible following a series of washouts Significant rainfall on the west coast has resulted in flooding and road …

Herman 'Jackrabbit' Smith-Johannsen popularized cross-country skiing in Canada, and was a colourful character well into old age. For CBC Creator Network, John Batt spends some time in Quebec's Laurentians region to find out who this man was. Herman 'Jackrabbit' Smith-Johannsen popularized cross-country skiing in Canada You don't know Jack | …

About 10 boats herded the young whale towards the exit of the B.C. lagoon at high tide, but the two-year-old whale refused to swim over the sandbar where its mother died last weekend to the open ocean. Crews and whale to rest a few days before resuming efforts to get …

An international environmental organization says it is concerning that at least three of the 19 North Atlantic right whale calves born this season have died. Population of endangered whales should include between 25 and 30 new calves An international environmental organization is calling on the federal government to step up …