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Deadly California wildfires still raging as strong winds expected to return

January 12 , 2025 at 11:32:16 a.m. EST • :

The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city's most famous landmarks.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

January 12 , 2025 at 01:59:54 p.m. EST • :

Premier says she had "friendly and constructive conversation" with U.S. president-elect.

Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently

January 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

A CBC analysis of data on decisions from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada's Refugee Protection Division revealed big differences in the outcomes of refugee claims involving domestic violence based on the countries claimants were from.

Canada shuts out U.S. to win women's world U-18 championship

January 12 , 2025 at 03:04:33 p.m. EST • :

Marilou Grenier stopped 14 shots as Canada defeated the United States 3-0 on Sunday to capture the gold medal at the world women's under-18 hockey championship.

From abstinence to 'grey-area drinking,' why alcohol habits aren't a black-and-white issue

January 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

According to Maureen Palmer, an author and journalist, a person's relationship with alcohol is far more nuanced than a simple question of whether they're an alcoholic or not.

January 12 , 2025 at 06:33:50 p.m. EST • :

WATCH | What scientists could learn from a 1.2 million-year-old ice core

January 12 , 2025 at 10:24:25 a.m. EST • :

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he won't run in the Liberals' leadership race

January 12 , 2025 at 04:00:33 a.m. EST • :

Despite gains, women still do most of the housework. Will this gender gap ever narrow?

January 12 , 2025 at 05:53:39 p.m. EST • :

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire amid U.S. optimism for deal

January 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

I don't want to be a Karen. But as a brown woman, is there something to be learned from her?

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