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Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S.

May 12 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

CBC News has identified several North American-based organizations that have relocated upcoming conferences, either partially or fully, from the U.S. to Canada. Conference organizers said travel concerns were a decisive factor.

Official recounts are underway in close ridings. Here's how they work

May 12 , 2025 at 05:53:40 p.m. EDT • :

A number of judicial recounts are taking place to ensure the results of the election are accurate. Here is how the judicial recount process works.

Separatists release potential Alberta referendum question, expect Danielle Smith to join cause

May 12 , 2025 at 02:45:22 p.m. EDT • :

An Alberta separatist group released a referendum question on independence from Canada that it will petition to get in front of provincial voters later in 2025.

Dealership told him low mileage was due to single owner — but it was actually odometer fraud

May 12 , 2025 at 04:00:50 a.m. EDT • :

Steve Andrews thought he got a great deal: a used car with low mileage at a good price from a registered dealership. Instead, he discovered the odometer had been rolled back — a crime that's easy to commit, difficult to track and could be on the rise as tariffs push the price of new cars higher.

Large grass fire threatens homes and businesses in Winnipeg's Transcona area

May 12 , 2025 at 04:38:36 p.m. EDT • :

The City of Winnipeg is asking residents to avoid an area in Transcona where fire crews are responding to a large grass fire on Gunn Road.

May 11 , 2025 at 03:52:59 p.m. EDT • :

Remember these iconic Canadian ads?

May 12 , 2025 at 05:16:57 p.m. EDT • :

B.C. fast-tracks process for U.S. nurses to get registered in province

May 12 , 2025 at 05:00:10 p.m. EDT • :

Defence in Hockey Canada sex assault trial grills woman on text messages to friend, drinking at bar

May 12 , 2025 at 01:52:56 p.m. EDT • :

Alberta government freezes industrial carbon price, citing impact of U.S. tariffs

May 12 , 2025 at 06:05:38 p.m. EDT • :

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez attacked while serving time for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

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