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Witnesses along Vancouver’s seawall saw the collision unfold in the water near Siwash Rock in Stanley Park around 7:30 p.m. PT on Monday.

‌An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan ​province has killed ​21 people and injured 61, prompting President ​Xi Jinping to call for ‌a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday.

B.C. Wildlife Response Team leader Elizabeth Grant and veterinarian Dr. Adrian Walton tell The National about the moment they freed a heron's foot from a massive oyster in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Canada has begun its latest census effort, as Ottawa seeks to build an updated picture of the country and its people.

Advocates in Alberta have lost a court battle in their fight against provincial restrictions on medical treatment for transgender youth.

Ottawa's decision not to include the softwood lumber among the industries that will benefit from $1 billion in tariff relief funding sparked frustration from B.C. Premier David Eby, who says softwood lumber in B.C. has been "decimated" by U.S. tariffs.

MacIsaac claims the online giant defamed him by falsely identifying him as a sex offender in an AI-generated summary.

The intersection of art and fashion is being celebrated at the annual Met Gala, a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, where controversy is swirling over the event's partnership with Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Here are some standout moments from fashion’s biggest night.

Samar Hejazi, a Toronto artist based in Dubai, tells CBC what it's like to have her work features at one of the biggest, most star-studded events in the fashion world and she gets ready to hit the red carpet herself.

The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration's sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies, and The Associated Press won the award Monday for international reporting.

Toronto produced five hits off Tampa starter Nick Martinez, but only one came with runners in scoring position.

This year's free-form dress code resulted in some big swings, making fashion feel fantastical again.

The prime minister is set to announce Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's successor during a news conference in the capital Tuesday morning.

All westbound express lanes of Highway 401 between Mavis and Mississauga roads reopened following a dump truck rollover Monday evening.

Not one day on the job, the new executive talked about his abrupt resignation and subsequent suspension from the NHL, and the mostly negative reviews that have spread since he was rumoured for the Toronto job.

A Niagara favourite repeats its top spot as 23 Toronto restaurants make the 2026 list. See who made the cut.

NDP Leader Marit Stiles predicts a future behind bars for Premier Doug Ford — if she wins the next election.

The new funding comes on top of billions Ottawa has already made available to the sector that has been hit hard by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

TORONTO - Claire Elyse Brosseau said she hadn’t been outside since January.

Ethan Lehouillier from Georgetown, pleaded guilty to three charges of impaired driving causing death and three charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm.

State media reported 61 others were injured and nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene

Bezos is among the event’s main sponsors and was named honorary chair along with his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos

Emergency personnel also transported a minor who was shot but not seriously injured, official says

Pop star Britney Spears settled her case of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol by pleading guilty on Monday to a lesser charge of reckless driving that reduces the probationary time she otherwise would have faced.

Settlement averts civil trial where both actors were expected to testify about Lively’s allegations of sexual misconduct

In response, Zelensky says Ukraine will observe a truce beginning on Wednesday and respond in kind from that moment on

Police identified the driver as a 33-year-old man with German citizenship

Former New York City Mayor remains in critical but stable condition and is being monitored as a precautionary measure

Three people have died and others have been sickened by what health authorities suspect is a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Iran said it had forced a U.S. warship to turn back from entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, although U.S. Central Command quickly denied a report of a missile strike.

The stranded whale was first spotted idle near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from his natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.

HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, became aware of the situation after a 'blackmailer sent a message to a non-personalized shared mailbox.'

The World Health Organization said detailed investigations aboard the MV Hondius ship are ongoing, including further laboratory testing.

The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center advised ships to cross the strait in Oman’s waters, saying it had set up an “enhanced security area.”

The meeting took place in early April, as the Shen Yun dance group was to perform at a city-owned theatre.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed doubt it would lead to a deal.

Canada is the first non-European country to attend these meetings, which have taken place twice a year since they began after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

NYPD footage shows officers fatally shooting a man who had stabbed three people at a busy New York subway station after he allegedly refused repeated commands to drop a weapon.

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Armenia for a summit focused on Ukraine and trade, as critics warn Canada is shifting away from its democracy-first foreign policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. strategy in its war against Iran.

Oil prices fell, giving back some of the gains from the previous day as attacks in the Middle East raised concerns about the war starting again.

Guests had many interpretations for the “Fashion Is Art” dress code.

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed two cases and are investigating four others.

The budget carrier announced that “‘all flights have been canceled, and customer service is no longer available,’ which, coincidentally, was also Spirit’s motto,” Stephen Colbert said.

The aerial strike raised the death toll to at least 187 in the U.S. campaign against boats the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.

Keir Starmer’s collapse was written into the nature of his victory.

Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.

A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.

The governments have no official diplomatic or military ties. But a loose network led by company executives and volunteers is bridging some of that gulf.

An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.

Europe's largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts' estimates.

The Italian lender is making a takeover bid for German rival Commerzbank, despite pushback in Germany.

European stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors digest the latest developments in the Iran war.

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.

Inflation had picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and the conflict in the Middle East had resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices.

An escalation in attacks in the Middle East puts the fragile ceasefire at risk, but market activity remains muted, with earnings keeping investors' attention.

Secret Service Officer John Spillman has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest, which in Miami.

BYD's deliveries fell for an eighth straight month in April, while Stellantis-backed Leapmotor logged a record number of deliveries

Tensions flared up again in the Middle East after Iran struck the United Arab Emirates.

FIFA's upcoming World Cup is set to be the most lucrative on-record, with a 'record breaking' prize pool on offer, as FIFA shrugs off other controversies.

Two U.S. destroyers and two merchant vessels came under fire during successful transits of the strait, while UAE and Oman reported attacks.

The secretary of state will travel to Italy this week, the State Department said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster.

The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.

More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Miami Grand Prix.

What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

The bank’s revenue was boosted by strong performance in wealth management and the Hong Kong business segment

WHO says a total of seven hantavirus cases identified on cruise ship so far

The UK lender reported first-quarter pre-tax profits of £9.4 billion US dollars (£6.96 billion), down from 9.5 billion (£7 billion) a year earlier.

HMS Iron Duke has reportedly been stripped of its weapons and sensors

The US president vowed to free commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as part of so-called ‘Project Freedom’

Tributes pour in for volunteers killed while on mission to save yacht in distress

The former Lostprophets frontman was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offences when he died

Asian stocks are trading lower, tracking losses on Wall Street after US stocks fell from record highs

Guests ascended the famous steps of the Metropolitan Museum and entered a lobby transformed to resemble an Italian garden, with a huge moon hanging from the ceiling

The sickness starts with symptoms including a fever and chills and can quickly become life-threatening