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Becky Hamber has testified for the first time at the weeks-long murder trial that has already seen co-accused Brandy Cooney take the witness box. Hamber told Milton, Ont., court Monday that she struggled to care for the 12-year-old boy who died and his brother who were in their care, but she wanted the best for them.

A Saskatoon judge says a bus driver who mixed alcohol and pain killers while driving a charter bus with 52 children aboard posed an "outrageous" risk.

Environmental group Greenpeace is calling for more transparency from Domtar, saying it has received millions of dollars in government funding without providing the public with details of how that money is being used or sharing its plans for the future of Canada's forests.

Children in the Gaza Strip are resuming their education after two years of near-constant Israeli bombardment.

An Air Canada Rouge flight 1502 was taxiing toward the runway last month at Toronto Pearson Airport when passengers heard banging and cries for help from below.

Family of Drew Nickerson, 13, has received messages of support from across Canada following his death.

Asking rents in Canada fell 2.3 per cent year-over-year in December to an average of $2,060, marking a full calendar year of declines as prices reached their lowest level in 30 months.

An early winter and more extreme weather have made road salt a hot commodity, with the early winter and harsher weather creating shortages, and many cities and communities adjusting their approach to de-icing roads and sidewalks. The world’s largest underground salt mine, which is in Goderich, Ont., says it's working round the clock to try to meet demand.

The federal Conservatives are accusing the Liberals of rewarding "Beijing's intimidation" after some parliamentarians on a trip to Taiwan decided to return earlier than planned.

"You thought there was a possibility that Meggin Van Hoof threw your son down the stairs," defence lawyer asks toddler's father at manslaughter trial.

Canadian negotiators are in "active discussions" about lowering or dropping tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in exchange for easing punitive Chinese counter-tariffs on canola and seafood.

“You have a degree in international business, and it didn’t strike you that you may be wise to look into that?”

Carney will meet with the Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C., before travelling to China this week.

Iranians are fighting for liberation, not usurpation, Martin Regg Cohn writes.

Project officials are pledging to cut travel times in half with electrified trains travelling at speeds in excess of 300 kilometres an hour.

With Iran’s Islamic regime facing widespread protests, Reza Pahlavi has positioned himself as able to lead the country toward a democratic future.

"It was obvious that something was wrong, we just didn't know what yet," Mark Leblanc told the Star in an interview on Monday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to leave for China Tuesday for talks on trade and security issues.

Health Minister Sylvia Jones said as of last September about 1.98 million people were still "not attached to primary care," but maintained that number will be drastically reduced by 2029.

Britain will bring into effect a law criminalizing the creation of non-consensual intimate images this week, technology minister Liz Kendall told parliament on Monday after regulator Ofcom launched an investigation into Elon Musk's X.

Joined by Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota claims DHS is violating First Amendment and other constitutional protections

Kelly was censured for calling on troops to resist unlawful orders, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says

Iranian authorities have launched a deadly crackdown on ‍nationwide protests, ​including the near-complete shutdown of internet service

New law making it an offence to create sexual deepfakes will come into force to tackle the images, says U.K. government

Record number of revocations reflects extent of Washington’s crackdown on immigrants, including some with valid visas

A U.S. attack on Greenland would be almost certain to divide NATO, but it’s unclear which allies would side with Trump

Strike marked the second attack in four days on Black Sea shipping

Myanmar says 2017 offensive was to counter terrorism, refuting UN report

Regime says communication with U.S. is open after weekend of protests challenging clerical rule

A judge with the Alberta Court of Kings Bench has ruled PetroChina's attempts to take full ownership the Grand Rapids Pipeline lacks the necessary federal government approval.

Milan Olympic organizers have turned to Calgary ice master, Mark Messer, a veteran of six previous Olympics to prepare the Games first temporary indoor speedskating rink.

Canadian consumers and businesses could see some short-term benefits from the latest news out of the U.S. concerning the Federal Reserve, but there are also severe long-term risks.

'As part of the Danish Commonwealth, Greenland is a member of NATO and the defence of Greenland must therefore be through NATO,' the government statement said.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand in a joint statement with Australia and the European Union praised the bravery of peaceful protesters and attacked Iran's use of lethal force.

The head of the U.S. Federal Reserve disclosed a legal indictment from the DOJ, and said it was a "pretext" to gain political influence over the Fed to lower interest rates faster.

Trump said Sunday that Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on protesters that has killed nearly 600 people.

The U-Haul truck, with its side mirrors shattered, was stopped several blocks away and surrounded by police cars.

The U.S. has launched another round of retaliatory strikes against the Islamic State in Syria following an ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter.

As protests in Iran near the two-week mark, Canada condemns the crackdown. Mark Carney calls reports of violence and arrests “profoundly concerning” and urges for peaceful protest.

Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”

The suspect, Stephen Spencer Pittman, was turned in by his father, who said his son had laughed as he confessed to the fire that damaged the synagogue, investigators said.

The Customs and Border Protection officers are joining 2,000 other officers and agents at the Department of Homeland Security who have recently been deployed to the Minneapolis region.

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady when it meets at the end of the month, keeping tensions high with President Trump.

The ruling means that construction can continue on Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion project off the coast of Rhode Island, at least for now.

A Maryland man used his government job to order new cellphones worth over $150,000 and then sell them to a pawnshop, federal prosecutors said.

Also, Iran said it is ready for war, but open to negotiate. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Since Milltown Mel died, a New Jersey town has faced a groundhog crisis. Now the governor has vetoed an effort to bring in out-of-state replacements.

The two Democratic-led states claimed in separate lawsuits that the immigration enforcement campaigns violated the Constitution.

Robert K. McBride had been serving as the top deputy to Lindsey Halligan, who has continued to act as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Asia markets were set to open higher as investors shrugged off ongoing geopolitical flashpoints and a criminal investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell.

Trump's tariff post targeting Iran comes as the oil-rich country struggles to suppress an ongoing swell of massive anti-government protests.

The lawsuit comes shortly after the WBD board once again told shareholders to reject Paramount's offer.

The "Sell America" trade is a hot topic after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's bombshell announcement that he's under criminal investigation

The milestone comes after the company surpassed Apple as the second most valuable company.

A 10% rate cap would make large swaths of the credit card industry unprofitable, especially tied to customers with less-than-ideal credit, banks say.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was under investigation on Sunday night, the latest episode in President Donald Trump's feud with him.

President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates as much and as quickly as the president wants.

Google's market value surpassed Apple for the first time since 2019 as it rolls out updated artificial intelligence features.

Powell McCormick will serve as a member of Meta's management team and will help guide its strategy and execution, the company said.

Tehran says it’s ready for “war” or dialogue as Washington weighs response to protests.

María Corina Machado used the meeting to emphasize the legitimacy of the opposition’s 2024 election victory and raise concerns about political prisoners.

Sergio Gor, a fixture in MAGA world, begins his new role as U.S. ambassador to India at a moment of strained ties between Washington and New Delhi.

Gen. Valery Zaluzhny’s distance from Kyiv, possibly an attempt to sideline his political ambitions, has left him at a safe remove from tensions back home.

Trump administration national security officials were preparing to meet on potential responses, including a range of military options.

A father mourns his son, José Salvador Rodriguez, 32, a Venezuelan soldier killed in an explosion during the U.S. mission to capture President Nicolás Maduro.

Iran’s rulers are not just facing a clamor from within.

Iran’s supreme leader has warned the government would not “back down,” as rights groups fear the communications blackout in place could presage a brutal crackdown.

The attack is the latest in a series of actions the Pentagon has taken after two U.S. service members and an interpreter were killed in Syria in December.

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half error that had lots of people talking.

Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.

Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

Tottenham expect to complete a 40m euros (£35m) deal for former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after moving ahead of Aston Villa in the race for the England international's signature.

Requests to access victims' personal records can only be granted when necessary and proportionate, under new guidance.

Machado, the winner of 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, had offered to share the honour with Trump, an award the president has long coveted.

Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.

Los Angeles and St. Louis are among the cities that will gain access to the retail giant’s $19.99-a-pop aerial shipment service

Streaming remains the audience’s top choice for watching at home but figures show that Blu-ray and DVDs are still the first choice for many customers.

New analysis, based on several key housing market indicators, has outlined the best places to buy a house in Britain this year

Total UK retail sales were up 1.2% year-on-year in December – well below last December’s growth of 3.2% and the 12-month average of 2.3%.

The store, located in the Victoria Square shopping centre in Belfast city centre, will open on February 12.

Starting pay for store assistants at the supermarket chain will increase by 33p from £13.02 to £13.35 an hour from March 1.

The NHS spending watchdog says that this check should be done during bone scans for over 50s

Leavitt said Good was part of ‘an organized group to interject and to impede on law enforcement operations’

US president has threatened to strike Iran if its regime continues brutal crackdown on demonstrators

UK vows to arm Ukrainians with advanced weapons after Putin's hypersonic missile strike on Lviv