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Nearly a year after a three-month-old P.E.I. baby died at the hands of her mother - a single parent with a cognitive disability who was struggling with her mental health - no investigatory body has announced an intention to look into the circumstances leading up to the baby’s death.

Hyundai is exploring a "potential collaboration" with the Canadian hydrogen energy sector, it told CBC News on Thursday, as the South Korean automaker bets on decarbonized cars to be the future of the automotive industry.

Jim Pattison Developments has announced it will not sell an industrial building in Ashland, Va., that was set to be turned into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility.

Friday marks the last day of work for up to 1,200 autoworkers, as GM cuts one of three shifts at its Oshawa plant. Some workers say they are looking out of province to find employment in the face of Oshawa's 8.6 per cent unemployment rate.

In an exclusive interview with CBC Sports, Canadian skeleton coach Joe Cecchini denies that he manipulated a race on the developmental circuit to ensure Canada’s spots at the Olympics, ultimately preventing American Katie Uhlaender from competing in a record sixth Games.

On Friday, Regina's fire chief offered an update on the investigation into a fatal carbon monoxide incident in Regina, Sask., on Dec. 19, 2025. An 11-year-old boy died and his dad was taken to hospital in critical condition after they were poisoned in their apartment building.

Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.”

Journalist Don Lemon and three other people were arrested Friday in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church and increased tensions between residents and federal officials.

O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency.

Lawyer Sudine Riley alleges uniformed Durham officers slammed her head on a desk, put their knees on her back and neck, and took her to the cells in handcuffs.

From “SCTV” to “Schitt’s Creek” and films like “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice” and “For Your Consideration,” Catherine O’Hara’s career spanned five decades.

The UN chief warns the world body faces “imminent financial collapse” unless financial rules are overhauled or all member nations pay their dues.

"Mama. I thought we had time," Culkin said on Instagram.

It is widely believed that Poilievre will survive the leadership vote, but what is not guaranteed is by how much.

Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives have lifted a ban on journalists covering their weekend convention after an outcry from the media and some members.

Delegates are gathering in Calgary for the Conservative party’s national convention and Pierre Poilievre's leadership review.

TTC chair Jamaal Myers told the Star on Friday that the light-rail line was randomly activating its emergency brakes.

John Gradek, head of the aviation management program at McGill University, said the real motivation for Trump's threats is because Gulfstream's product simply isn't a match for the latest Bombardier Global Express.

A number of questions surround the president’s incursion into the Middle East. Answers are scarce

Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has aroused mass protests, two general strikes and the most sustained resistance of Trump’s second term

Department of Homeland Security also said the FBI will lead the investigation into Pretti’s death

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UN could run out of cash by July

President Donald Trump on Friday chose former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank when Jerome Powell's leadership term ends in May. The appointment gives a frequent Fed critic a chance to put his idea of monetary policy 'regime change' into practice at a moment when the President has pushed for more control over the central bank.

Greenlandic people, responding to Trump’s threats, puzzle over the idea that their island can be sold

More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images were also released

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday and was left limping and keeping weight off her left knee — a troublesome development in the 41-year-old's spectacular skiing comeback.

Judge also dismissed a gun charge but left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison

U.S. military has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers into the region

Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'

A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'

The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified.

Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to security.

State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'

Three others were also arrested on charges that they had violated federal law during the demonstration this month, reviving a case that was rejected last week by a magistrate judge.

An Emmy-winning comedian with oddball charm, she got her start with the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “SCTV.”

Judge Margaret Garnett of Federal District Court dismissed two charges against Luigi Mangione, including one that carried the death penalty.

Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her.

Stock and bond markets were unfazed by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Fed chair, with the S&P 500 lower on Friday.

Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs.

After 22 wonderful years, I’ve decided to take the exciting and terrifying step of leaving in order to try to build something new.

Long accustomed to rapid growth, Texas saw the overall number of people moving from other states sink to its lowest level in two decades, census estimates show.

An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.

Southern towns more used to hurricane preparation than snowstorms may experience some of their highest snow totals in years.

Luigi Mangione is accusing of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in December 2024.

The flash storage memory company reported strong margins as AI data centers fuel a supply crunch for the chips.

Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, following weeks of gains as investors poured money into safe havens.

President Trump named Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, ending an odyssey that has seen unprecedented turmoil around the central bank.

The case marks the first conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice.

"We did not protect President Trump ... or anybody," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said as he revealed there would be no more release of Epstein files.

The Miami federal court lawsuit says the IRS and Treasury failed to prevent the leak of Trump's tax records by former IRS employee Charles Littlejohn.

Chevron is the only U.S. oil major operating in Venezuela through a special license issued by the Treasury Department.

Microsoft's stock saw its biggest daily decline since 2020 on Thursday after investors were dismayed by its cloud computing business not growing enough.

The plant will help make Lilly's experimental drug called retatrutide, which has shown the highest weight loss seen to date in a late-stage trial. 

The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.

Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of Nipah virus, which has no known cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.

Venezuelan officials welcomed the announcement, which followed the U.S. capture this month of their president, Nicolás Maduro.

A rising number of incursions into NATO airspace has led some officials to allege an escalation of a Russian hybrid attacks against the alliance and the European Union.

The snow piles clogging up the capital’s streets would seem quaint in some cities — including ones prone to far greater quantities of snow.

A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.

In the beachside state of Goa, officials and oil executives envisioned new energy pacts and multilateral relationships as a counterbalance to Trump’s America.

The Trump administration sent a private letter opposing the choice of Nouri al-Maliki, the leading candidate for prime minister, considered close to Iran.

The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.

Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

The prime minister has set out his vision - and now begun to match it with actions and overseas visits.

The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.

Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.

Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

More than three million documents about Epstein were published by the US Department of Justice on Friday

A Nevada jury has convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor

Springsteen reportedly had the words ‘Arrest the President’ on his guitar as he took the stage Friday

Seven people associated with a protest that interrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church have been charged with violating two different federal laws that are designed to prevent disruptions to Americans' rights

Among the newly released files are emails and court documents, some of which reference Trump, Clinton and other high-profile individuals

There were 20-odd people in Auditorium 10 of AMC 34th Street 14 in New York City to watch the morning screening of Melania – most of whom were journalists, writes Rhian Lubin

Grand Slam Track, a running league meant to boost athletes' finances, has declared bankruptcy, leaving many unpaid

Department for Work and Pensions reveals that health professions are leaving profession in droves

Federal law establishing Gabbard’s role limits its investigation in election interference to foreign threats

This represents the latest point of contention between California and federal officials