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Jan 13, 2026

Australia's largest literary festival scrapped after speakers quit over ouster of Palestinian writer
Organizers of Australia's largest free literary festival cancelled the event Tuesday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by an Australian-Palestinian writer and academic.



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Jan 13, 2026

Arson suspect in attack on historic Mississippi synagogue admitted to antisemitic motive, FBI alleges
A suspect in an arson fire at a synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan decades ago admitted to targeting the historic institution because it's a Jewish house of worship and confessed what he had done to his father, who turned him in to authorities after observing burn marks on his son's ankles, hands and face, the FBI said Monday.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 13, 2026

Millions of temporary residents will have to leave Canada when their permits expire. But will they?




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Jan 13, 2026

A stranger jumped in to give CPR to save this Ontario man, allowing his family one last goodbye
A family from Kitchener, Ont., wants to find and say thank you to a Good Samaritan who gave their loved one CPR, extending his life until paramedics arrived on the scene, transported him to hospital and gave his family a chance to say one last goodbye.



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Jan 13, 2026

Hundreds still waiting to be airlifted out of Kashechewan First Nation amid water emergency, gastrointestinal outbreak
More than 700 people have been evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation following the failure of the community's water treatment plant.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 13, 2026

‘Frequent flyers' behind surge in violence on public transit




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Jan 13, 2026

Durham, Ont., police officers with PTSD say the service fights against their workplace benefits




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Jan 13, 2026

We started drinking more during the pandemic — and that habit hasn't changed much, a new survey finds
Many people are starting 2026 by taking part in Dry January, swearing off alcohol for the first month of the year. But new research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is raising concerns about how much Canadians are drinking.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

No Name beef burgers recalled due to risk of E. coli
No Name brand frozen beef burgers that were sold across the country are being recalled due to a risk of E. coli contamination.



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Jan 12, 2026

B.C. Court of Appeal sides with Purolator after COVID-19 vaccine mandate led to hundreds of firings
The B.C. Court of Appeal has set aside the decision of a labour administrator who found in favour of Purolator employees who were fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine.



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Jan 12, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs player pays tribute to late grocery store worker who loved team
A Toronto Maple Leafs player paid tribute over the weekend to a grocery store worker and fan who died suddenly last week and who is being remembered as a warm, friendly face who loved the team.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

The National | Jerome Powell criminal investigation
Jan. 12, 2026 | The launch of a criminal investigation into U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell garners criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Americans warned to leave Iran as President Donald Trump weighs airstrikes. And the questions surrounding an on-ice brawl between eight year olds. Watch The National 9pm EST Sun-Fri



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Jan 12, 2026

Why criminal investigation into U.S. Federal Reserve chair crosses red line for key Republicans




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Jan 12, 2026

Why autism advocates are celebrating Barbie's first-ever autistic doll
In an attempt to help 'more children to see themselves represented in Barbie,' toy creator Mattel Inc. is releasing their first-ever autistic Barbie doll.



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Jan 12, 2026

Pro-Nazi social media posts lead to courtroom argument between Calgary teen, judge
A 19-year-old Calgary man who was once placed on a terrorism peace bond for social media posts promoting ISIS and the killing of gay men got into an argument with a judge about his pro-Nazi beliefs.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Military members arrive in Pimicikimak Cree Nation amid water woes
The chief of a Manitoba First Nation in the throes of severe water issues, including flooding and backed-up sewage, says seven members of the Canadian Armed Forces have arrived to help.



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Jan 12, 2026

Co-accused in couple's Ontario murder trial testifies she wasn't prepared to deal with boy's high needs
Becky Hamber has testified for the first time at the weeks-long murder trial that has already seen co-accused Brandy Cooney take the witness box. Hamber told Milton, Ont., court Monday that she struggled to care for the 12-year-old boy who died and his brother who were in their care, but she wanted the best for them.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Judge sends Saskatoon bus driver to jail for driving drunk with 52 kids on board
A Saskatoon judge says a bus driver who mixed alcohol and pain killers while driving a charter bus with 52 children aboard posed an "outrageous" risk.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Greenpeace calls for more transparency from Canada's largest pulp and paper company
Environmental group Greenpeace is calling for more transparency from Domtar, saying it has received millions of dollars in government funding without providing the public with details of how that money is being used or sharing its plans for the future of Canada's forests.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

They're strapped for supplies, and danger looms. But Gaza's children are thrilled to be back in school
Children in the Gaza Strip are resuming their education after two years of near-constant Israeli bombardment.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid to publish a new book in the Game Changers series this September




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Jan 12, 2026

Air Canada worker trapped in baggage hold of Toronto-to-Moncton plane freed before takeoff
An Air Canada Rouge flight 1502 was taxiing toward the runway last month at Toronto Pearson Airport when passengers heard banging and cries for help from below.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

N.S. community gathers to remember 'kind, empathetic' boy who died in dog attack
Family of Drew Nickerson, 13, has received messages of support from across Canada following his death.



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Jan 12, 2026

Average asking rents fell to just over $2K in December — their lowest in more than 2 years
Asking rents in Canada fell 2.3 per cent year-over-year in December to an average of $2,060, marking a full calendar year of declines as prices reached their lowest level in 30 months.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly sues the Pentagon over his censure, calling it 'unconstitutional'
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly sued the Pentagon on Monday over attempts to punish him over his participation in a video that called on U.S. troops to resist unlawful orders.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Road salt shortage forces Ontario cities to put different de-icing plans on their plates
An early winter and more extreme weather have made road salt a hot commodity, with the early winter and harsher weather creating shortages, and many cities and communities adjusting their approach to de-icing roads and sidewalks. The world's largest underground salt mine, which is in Goderich, Ont., says it's working round the clock to try to meet demand.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Conservatives accuse Liberals of 'kowtowing to Beijing' as 2 MPs cut Taiwan trip short
The federal Conservatives are accusing the Liberals of rewarding "Beijing's intimidation" after some parliamentarians on a trip to Taiwan decided to return earlier than planned.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

2nd man charged in connection to 2023 gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport




CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

New charges laid in Toronto Pearson airport gold heist investigation




CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Carney to meet with Coastal First Nations in B.C., expected to talk major projects: source
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to northern B.C. to meet with Coastal First Nations on Tuesday before departing for China, a government official confirmed to CBC News.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Mexico's president says U.S. military intervention ruled out after talks with Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she ruled out a U.S. military intervention to combat drug cartels, following a "good conversation" on Monday with President Donald Trump on security and drug trafficking.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Wiretaps caught Colombian cocaine group discussing Venezuelan military's ‘Cartel of the Suns'
CBC News obtained more than a dozen wiretap recordings from a two-year Colombian federal police investigation into a multinational drug-smuggling organization based out of Colombia. The organization moved cocaine to the U.S., Europe, Asia and northern Africa by air using human drug mules and by sea through shipping containers.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Canada's skeleton team denies accusations of Olympic sabotage by U.S. slider
Canada's skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada's coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Canada defends skeleton withdrawals that denied U.S. slider shot at 6th Olympics
Canada's skeleton team refutes accusations by American Katie Uhlaender that Canada's coach sabotaged her chances of sliding in the Olympic Games.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

B.C. court to hear Charter challenge over religious exemptions to assisted dying law




CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Family of woman forced to transfer for medical assistance in dying takes case to court




CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Family disputes police claim about imitation firearm in Saskatoon hospital death
In a news release, Saskatoon police said officers were called to the hospital shortly after 7 a.m. CST on Friday after receiving reports that a man had died.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

'Grieving in the dark': Family criticizes health authority, police over Saskatoon hospital death
In a news release, Saskatoon Police say officers were called to the hospital shortly after 7 a.m. CST on Friday after receiving reports that a man had died.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Malaysia, Indonesia become 1st countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grew among global authorities that it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Who is Reza Pahlavi? Exiled prince has long pushed for end to Iran's theocratic rule
Reza Pahlavi has sought to speak as an Iranian leader despite living outside the country since protests against the clerical regime erupted late last month. Here is a closer look at the 65-year-old exiled son of royalty, whose support within Iran is open to question.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

'Frantic' first days as Atlantic Canada sells off U.S. booze; wine, bourbon dominate
Liquor corporations in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador say they have sold roughly half their inventory of American booze since putting it back on shelves last month to sell off for charity.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Passenger train crashes into 2 semi-trailer trucks in Quebec, no one injured
The Sûreté du Québec says no one was injured when a Via passenger train struck the trailers of two transport trucks that had parked near the tracks in Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska, located in the Lower St. Lawrence region.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly New Year's fire that killed 40
A Swiss court on Monday ordered that the co-owner of a bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana that caught fire on New Year's Day, killing 40 people, must remain in custody.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Data shows sharp drop in B.C.-Washington state border crossings in 2025 — prompting fear in border towns
British Columbians sustained the trend of not going south of the border by vehicle through to the end of 2025. Washington state border towns, which depend on Canadians for their economies, are worried.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

6 months after wildfire evacuation, some Nisichawayasihk seniors still waiting in Winnipeg to go home
Months after wildfires forced them from their homes, 21 residents from a Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation personal care home are still stranded in Winnipeg, waiting for the building to be repaired so they can go back.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

'Despair, betrayal, disbelief': Ukrainians who fled to Canada face uncertainty over immigration status
A Ukrainian family in Halifax says the federal government needs to start providing some answers to the thousands of Ukrainians who moved to the country after the war began, who are now learning that it could be more than 50 years before their permanent residency applications are processed.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

As couple's trial restarts, advocate questions Children's Aid Society's 'outrageous' decisions before boy died
As the trial for two women accused of killing a 12-year-old boy they were trying to adopt enters its final weeks, the public deserves to know if and how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) has been held accountable, says Ontario's former child advocate.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

As couple's trial resumes, advocate questions Children's Aid Society's 'outrageous' decisions before boy died
With the trial for two women accused of killing a 12-year-old boy they were trying to adopt now in its final weeks, the public deserves to know if and how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) has been held accountable, says Ontario's former child advocate.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Quebec struck peace with doctors, but critics say patients lost out
It was a deal reached just in time for the holidays, averting the threat of multiple medical clinic closures and the departure of hundreds of doctors from the health system. But as the dust settles on the agreement, the initial relief is giving way to sharp questions about who actually stands to gain.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

Toronto charity cutting ties with local food bank after reporting financial concerns to police
Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank is cutting ties with one of its largest member agencies after the charity uncovered discrepancies with invoices Feed Scarborough provided to support grant funding and reported those and other financial management concerns to police.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 12, 2026

What if Greenland's next?
Right now, the future of Greenland hangs in the balance.  And with it, an entire system of military and political alliances that has underpinned the global order since the end of the Second World War. So when U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's going to meet with Danish leaders to talk about Greenland this week, that's what diplomats, historians and politicians the world over say is at stake. This could have massive implications for Canada, both as a NATO member and target of Trump's expansionist appetites. Casey Michel joins us. He's a journalist and author of the upcoming book ‘United States of Oligarchy'. He recently wrote a piece for Foreign Policy titled "Annexing Greenland would be a Strategic Catastrophe."



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Passengers hear banging, screaming from trapped baggage worker before takeoff
An investigation is underway after a ground crew member at Toronto Pearson International Airport got trapped in the baggage hold of an Air Canada Rouge plane shortly before takeoff, only to be rescued when passengers on the Moncton-bound flight heard noise below them. [Correction: A previous version of this video description stated the incident happened in Moncton, N.B. In fact, the plane was at an airport in Toronto.]



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Airport ground crew worker gets trapped in plane's baggage hold
An investigation is underway after a ground crew member in Moncton, N.B., got trapped in the baggage hold of an Air Canada Rouge plane shortly before takeoff, only to be rescued when passengers heard noise below them.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Former Federal Reserve leaders slam Trump administration criminal probe of Jerome Powell
U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says that the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over ?congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

U.S. federal reserve chair says justice department has threatened him with criminal indictment
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over ?Congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Canada's Milos Raonic announces retirement from tennis: 'The time has come'
Canadian phenom Milos Raonic, a former Wimbledon finalist who has not competed since mid-2024, announced his retirement from professional tennis in an emotional social media post on Sunday.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well
A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Ice dance pair Gilles and Poirier lead Canadian figure skating contingent into 2026 Winter Games
The experienced ice dance pair of Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will headline a contingent of 12 athletes named to Canada's figure skating team for Milano Cortina 2026.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Must-see looks from the 2026 Golden Globes
Standout style moments from the 83rd annual red carpet.



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Jan 11, 2026

Golden Globes kick off awards season, with One Battle After Another leading nominations




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Jan 11, 2026

Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities confirmed on Saturday.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

13 blocks in Dawson City, Yukon, affected by frozen water or sewer lines following water main breaks
The city says approximately 80 homes still have frozen water lines. A boil water advisory remains in effect.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation
The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour to break Canadian half marathon record for 2nd time in 4 years
Rory Linkletter is the first Canadian to run a half marathon under one hour, achieving the feat on a cool Sunday morning in Houston with a 59-minute 49-second clocking to beat former record holder Cam Levins by 69 seconds.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row
Lucky 7 Cattle Co., near Sedgewick, Alta., started 2026 with a bang, welcoming a set of healthy triplet calves — for the second year in a row.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Gogolev inches closer to Olympic spot with first Canadian figure skating title




CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Madeline Schizas climbs 3 spots to capture her 4th Canadian figure skating title




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Jan 11, 2026

Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet
The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.



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Jan 11, 2026

Carney hopes to 'recalibrate' once-frosty Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide




CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores
With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined to save wherever he can — starting with his grocery bill. It's why he shops at an ultra discount grocery chain in Montreal, where prices can be as much as 50 per cent less than a regular grocery store.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 11, 2026

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?




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Jan 11, 2026

The apprenticeship of Prince George
When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help at a homeless shelter recently, he was continuing George's cautious but deliberate introduction to the public side of his royal life ahead while also offering a reminder of the influence William's mother, Diana, had on his own upbringing.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

U.S. attack in Venezuela creates risk, opportunity for guerrilla groups
The U.S. attack on Venezuela has shifted the ground for the various guerrilla groups operating across the borderlands with Colombia, raising fears of possible betrayal by Venezuelan regime officials, while opening the door to a wider conflict should U.S. boots ever hit the ground, local security experts say.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, ?co-founder of ?the ?Grateful ?Dead, ?has died at ?age 78, after ?a battle with cancer ?from "underlying ?lung ?issues," according ?to a statement ?posted ?on his verified Instagram account.



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Jan 10, 2026

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dead at 78
Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, ?co-founder of ?the ?Grateful ?Dead, ?has died at ?age 78, after ?a battle with cancer ?from "underlying ?lung ?issues," according ?to a statement ?posted ?on his verified Instagram account.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Manitoba judge orders government to reconsider polar bear viewing permits for Churchill company
A Manitoba judge says Natural Resources Minister Ian Bushie must reconsider granting permits to a company that's no longer allowed to take tourists to see polar bears in large tundra vehicles east of Churchill.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Manitoba judge orders province to reconsider polar bear viewing permits for Churchill company
A Manitoba judge says Natural Resources Minister Ian Bushie must reconsider granting permits to a company that's no longer allowed to take tourists to see polar bears in large tundra vehicles east of Churchill.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Montrealers rally in support of Iranian people amid anti-regime protests, internet blackout in Iran
Iranian Montrealers rallied in the downtown core Saturday afternoon in a show of support for the people of Iran. Over the past two weeks, the country has been rocked by massive protests that began over Iran's ailing economy and continue to be fueled by anger toward the regime.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Montrealers rally in support of Iranian people as anti-regime protests rock Iran
Iranian Montrealers rallied in the downtown core Saturday afternoon in a show of support for the people of Iran. Over the past two weeks, the country has been rocked by massive protests that began over Iran's ailing economy and continue to be fueled by anger toward the regime.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of long-running Mariposa Folk Festival, dead at 99
Ruth Jones McVeigh was a driving force behind the creation of a community-oriented musical gathering that's withstood location changes and financial challenges to become one of the longest-running folk festivals in North America. 



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

No end in sight to water crisis in Kashechewan First Nation
As Kaschechwan First Nation, along northern Ontario's James Bay coast, navigates a water crisis, families are having to get by with one case of water bottles per day.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Ukraine scrambles to repair ruined Kyiv power grid after latest Russian attack
Kyiv's water and heating systems were back on after being briefly shut down amid intense cold on Saturday, as engineers scrambled to stabilize a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Burst pipes, no water — and still staying: Life for Pimicikamak Cree Nation's holdouts
Despite a four-day power outage and subsequent plumbing issues that forced 4,000 people to evacuate, many in this northern First Nation chose to stay. They're holdouts — many either dealing with water and sewage issues at their own properties, or helping their neighbours who are.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

B.C. woman finally gets mobility device back after Toronto Lyft driver stopped returning calls
A British Columbia woman with a neurological disorder says she's looking forward to finally getting her mobility device back from a Toronto ride-hailing driver, who didn't return it after she accidentally left it in his car in October.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Rothesay, N.B., puts an end to traditional shacks in ice-fishing village
A longtime local fisherman who's watched the problem grow worse in recent years says the Town of Rothesay could have worked with the fishing community to find a solution that preserved the colourful, customized shacks in the decades-old winter village.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Renovations at Halifax arena reveal 'really cool piece of rock history'
Maintenance workers at Halifax's Scotiabank Centre made a surprising discovery over the Christmas holidays. While removing a panel that protects an elevator wall, workers found a pristine signature belonging to Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Famed archaeologist Robert Grenier, who discovered the San Juan in a Labrador bay, dead at 88
Famed archaeologist Robert Grenier, who led the discovery of the 16th-century Basque whaling ship the San Juan in Labrador, has died. He was 88 years old.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Blue Jays have been aggressive off-season spenders. Will a high payroll win them a World Series?
The Toronto Blue Jays have been spending to the hilt to secure top talent as the MLB club aims to mount another deep playoff run this year. In a heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the L.A. Dodgers last fall, the American League champs narrowly missed taking their first World Series in 32 years.



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Jan 10, 2026

Blue Jays have dropped big bucks aiming for World Series win in 2026. Will big spending pay off?
The Toronto Blue Jays have been spending to the hilt to secure top talent as the MLB club aims to mount another deep playoff run this year. In a heartbreaking extra-inning loss to the L.A. Dodgers last fall, the American League champs narrowly missed taking their first World Series in 32 years.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Airlines don't have to tell you how much legroom you'll have on your flight. Here's what you need to know
Airlines are not required to tell passengers how much legroom they'll be getting when booking a flight, raising safety and health concerns. An aviation expert says regulations could help establish a basic level of service for economy class tickets.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

How an old word like ‘snollygoster' can give people power over politics
Susie Dent says labelling the "snollygosters" and "mumpsimus" and other emotions can actually give people a great deal of peace during challenging times.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Venezuelans disappointed by failure to release more political prisoners
Only nine political prisoners appear to have been freed after Maduro regime figure Jorge Rodriguez promised on Thursday that a "significant" number would be emerging from the country's notoriously abusive prisons. The Trump administration has suggested their release is not a priority, and a growing number of anti-Maduro Venezuelans want to know why.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

What are prediction markets, and how did one user make $400K betting on Maduro?
The huge sums of money swapped over the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have reignited questions about prediction markets — platforms that allow users to make yes/no wagers on nearly any kind of event, and which have shot from small startups to major companies in recent years.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

The U.S. wants Venezuelan oil. Does that undercut Canada's leverage in trade talks?
As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production and the road ahead.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 10, 2026

Why Heated Rivalry isn't eligible for the Emmys
The meteoric success of Canadian series Heated Rivalry is unlike anything industry watchers have seen in recent years. But it might be too Canadian for some of the biggest TV awards — including television's marquee event, the Primetime Emmys.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 09, 2026

Chance of privately developed pipeline almost ‘zero' if no government backstop: former Alberta energy minister
Premier Danielle Smith demanded Ottawa fast-track approvals of export line in wake of U.S. activity in Venezuela, as one of her former ministers warned that any private project would now need public support.



CBC Top Stories
Jan 09, 2026

Russia is using its hypersonic missile to send a political message. How dangerous is the Oreshnik?




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Jan 09, 2026

More than 1,000 Kyiv apartment blocks still without heat after Russian strike




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Jan 09, 2026

10,000 books tossed at Ontario school. Librarians say there are other ways to give books a second life
More than 10,000 books were tossed from the shelves at H.B. Beal Secondary School's library last year. The Thames Valley District School Board said recycling the books was part of a standard review practice, but some librarians and archivists say there are better ways to give books a second life.



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