Ontario Science Centre lays off 31 workers, union says
The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 31 workers, according to the union representing them. The union said the layoffs eliminated the centre's "standalone science unit."
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From pipelines to railways and AI: Ottawa pitches 167 projects ahead of Carney's investment summit
CBC News has obtained the federal government's "prospectus" detailing investment opportunities ahead of next week's Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, which includes various plans across eight areas of investment.
Man, 27, charged in stabbing inside Edmonton Sikh temple
In a news release Thursday, police said Austin Sim-Pelletier, 27, has been charged with two counts of assault causing bodily harm, one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and mischief.
Elon Musk calls documentary about him a 'hit piece' after buzzy debut
Elon Musk is reportedly taking legal action against a documentary about him after its buzz-filled debut this week, slamming director Alex Gibney as a "horrible human" on social media.
Family of teen struck at Toronto intersection where speed camera was removed sues province, city and driver
The family of a teen struck by a driver at a Toronto intersection that used to have an automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera before Ontario passed legislation to remove it is suing the province, city and driver for millions of dollars in damages.
August was Earth's hottest month, European climate agency finds
Earth cooked to its hottest month on record in August, blowing far past a key climate threshold due to the dangerous double whammy of human-caused climate change and a supersized El Niño, according to the European climate service Copernicus.
Poilievre tells U.S. TV Canadians are 'wounded' and 'confused' to be in America's crosshairs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling Americans their northern neighbours are feeling "wounded" and "confused" over how Canada and its economy became a key target for U.S. President Donald Trump.
These tiny endangered raccoons make their own toys out of trash
A new study shows pygmy raccoons in Mexico rummaging through bins for paper and other materials, crafting those scraps into balls to play with, and teaching her family members how to do the same.
Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence
Canada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding co-operation on counter-drone technology, muniti...
Generic acetaminophen pills recalled due to possible 'foreign material' contamination
An over-the-counter pain reliever is being recalled due to the possible presence of "foreign material" that could harm the digestive system.
Edmonton Oilers facing online backlash after signing Alex Formenton
The Edmonton Oilers decision to sign a hockey player who was acquitted last year of sexual assault has sparked a wave of disappointment and calls to "do better" among hockey fans and non-fans alike.
'Nothing happens here. You're safe': 9/11 survivors, responders recall attack aftermath
Pilots, politicians, hotel workers, bus drivers and church leaders who had a front row seat to the aftermath of the Sept, 11, 2001, terrorist attacks gathered at the Gander airport on Thursday to reflect on a life-changing experience.
First phase of Army restructuring creates division focused on defending Canada
Canada's Army formally made one of the biggest changes to its structure in decades Thursday by shifting from divisions based on geography to ones built around specific purposes. A new division, that prepares the army to rapidly deploy, will be headquartered in Edmonton.
Cat in the Hat suspect who chased a teen girl in B.C. appears to be a trend copycat
A disturbing incident in which someone dressed in a Cat in the Hat costume chased a teenager in West Kelowna, B.C., occurred amid an online trend that twists the popular children's character into something sinister, leading police in some jurisdictions to warn of offline conseque...
Orange Shirt Day founder says her truth is being 'pushed aside' by controversial shirts
The founder of Orange Shirt Day and MPs say orange shirts with statements printed "Still no proof," and "You can't handle the truth," are "disgusting" and a "disgraceful and grotesque attempt to exploit human suffering for financial gain."
Carney says he's regularly speaking with Trump and still believes there's a deal to be had
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney are seen together at the G7 leaders' summit in France earlier this summer. Relations between the two countries have sourced in recent weeks as each side put new tariffs in place. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters/The Associated P...
Man accused in Mexican condo scheme claims he was a victim, too
A U.K. man facing accusations he took part in a scheme that wiped out a Canadian couple's retirement savings says he's provided proof to Mexican authorities probing the case that he never touched a dime of the vanished funds, and that he's also a victim of his co-accused.
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