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Uncertainty and anxiety for some Northerners, as Trump returns to power; Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Chief Pauline Frost, July 2023\.

Uncertainty and anxiety for some Northerners, as Trump returns to power

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

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House later this month, some northerners are anxious about what the new U.S. administration will mean for the Arctic environment, circumpolar politics and the fight against climate change.

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Death toll rises to 16 as firefighters work to prevent spread of California wildfires; Firefighters watch as water is dropped on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon Saturday, Jan\. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles\. \(AP Photo/Jae C\. Hong\)

Death toll rises to 16 as firefighters work to prevent spread of California wildfires

January 11 , 2025 at 10:01:50 a.m. EST • :

The largest of the raging wildfires that have devastated parts of Los Angeles this week was reported to have shifted direction on Saturday, triggering more evacuation orders and posing a new challenge to exhausted firefighters.

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How much has Trudeau changed Canada?; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec\.20, 2024\. Trudeau has called a news conference in Ottawa this morning amid growing calls for his resignation\. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

How much has Trudeau changed Canada?

January 11 , 2025 at 12:37:12 p.m. EST • :

As Trudeau prepares to step down, CBC's The House spoke to experts and analysts about the legacy he leaves behind — and whether Trudeau's transformation of Canada will outlast his government.

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Two women fleeing domestic violence sought asylum in Canada. The system treated them very differently; Emily Owie, left, from Nigeria, and Deniz, right, from Turkey, both sought asylum in Canada as a result of gender-based violence in their home countries\. The refugee system treated them very differently\.

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.

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Despite gains, women still do most of the housework. Will this gender gap ever narrow?; A stock image of laundry

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

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

Like the laundry that never goes away, research on the gender gap has shown us the same pattern over and over: women still take on more of the domestic tasks than men. Now, new research out of the University of Alberta helps shed light on why closing the gap is such a challenge.

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ABOUT THAT | Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada?; Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the United States is 'subsidizing' Canada 'to the tune of \$100B\.' Where does that number come from\? And is Canada really getting a free ride from the U\.S\.\? Andrew Chang dives into the math, the money and the politics of the Canada-U\.S\. trade relationship to uncover how much — if any — of what Trump says is actually true\.  

January 10 , 2025 at 06:08:56 p.m. EST • :

ABOUT THAT | Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada?

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From abstinence to 'grey-area drinking,' why alcohol habits aren't a black-and-white issue; Cold beer fills the fridge of Fresh and Fast Food Mart on Richmond Street in London, Ont\., on Sept\. 13, 2024\. Owner Mike Ayoub says while sales have been a bit sluggish, he expects business will pick up as word of mouth spreads\.  

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

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

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After an 'unexpectedly difficult' year, what's ahead for the Royal Family in 2025?; Britain's King Charles III, right, with Queen Camilla, centre, and Kate Princess of Wales, left, Prince Louis, and Prince William walk as they go to the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Wednesday, Dec\. 25, 2024\. \(AP Photo/Jon Super\)  

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

After an 'unexpectedly difficult' year, what's ahead for the Royal Family in 2025?

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'Zombie facts' live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted; Black plastic takeout containers and utensils like black plastic spatulas could be leaching harmful toxins into food\.  

January 11 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

'Zombie facts' live on after black plastic and other studies get corrected or retracted

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Transport Minister Anita Anand won't run for Liberal leadership, won't seek re-election; President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand responds to a question during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, June 18, 2024\. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld  

January 11 , 2025 at 01:57:05 p.m. EST • :

Transport Minister Anita Anand won't run for Liberal leadership, won't seek re-election

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January 11 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. EST • :

3 generations of Becky Barrie's family attended the same Ontario school. Now, it's her home

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January 11 , 2025 at 06:17:06 p.m. EST • :

U.S. special counsel investigating Trump resigns after submitting report

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January 11 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Provinces are relying on virtual doctors to keep smaller ERs open. Here's how it works

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January 11 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

New research explores impact of Ring of Fire mining on First Nations in northern Ontario

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January 11 , 2025 at 09:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Barking sea lions on Bowen Island are music to the ears of this conservationist

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