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'So much devastation': Lac du Bonnet evacuees grieve destruction as wildfire rages on

May 16 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

People who were forced out of their homes by a wildfire in eastern Manitoba say they're shattered by the scale of destruction and loss seen in their close-knit community.

Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

May 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

The Canadian military insists it's getting a handle on its recruiting crisis, but a new leaked internal report obtained by CBC News suggests many of those who come through the door quickly leave in frustration over the inability to get trained and into the job they want.

The Liberals aren't tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy — and your wallet?

May 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

The recently re-elected Liberal government isn't planning to release a budget this year, opting instead for an economic statement later this fall. But experts warn that not providing a fiscal snapshot could erode economic confidence and delay the government's agenda.

2 Nova Scotia children are still missing. Here's a timeline of the case

May 16 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

It's been two weeks since two young children vanished without a trace in rural Nova Scotia. Here's a look back at what's happened since they disappeared.

Parents are asking AI for help raising their kids. But is ChatGPT's advice any good?

May 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A growing number of parents are turning to AI for parenting help, praising the tool's helpful suggestions, validation and empathy. But experts warn AI has its limits in the parenting sphere, and its advice can even be dangerous.

May 16 , 2025 at 06:45:40 a.m. EDT • :

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'So much devastation': Lac du Bonnet evacuees grieve destruction as wildfire rages on

Leaked Canadian military report shows many new recruits are quickly leaving

The Liberals aren't tabling a budget. How does that affect the economy — and your wallet?

2 Nova Scotia children are still missing. Here's a timeline of the case

Parents are asking AI for help raising their kids. But is ChatGPT's advice any good?

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