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Actor Nicholas Brendon, who co-starred on TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Xander Harris, has died, according to a statement from his family posted on social media.

One of the first red flags about now disgraced Winnipeg officer Elston Bostock came 15 years before he was arrested, when an informant warned police about a "dirty cop" helping a drug trafficker, search warrant documents obtained by CBC News say.

Customers at Loblaw-connected stores in multiple provinces were advised of interruptions to credit and debit systems on Friday afternoon, though the company says the reported issues have since been resolved.

An internal memo obtained by CBC News reveals that Rideau Cottage, the residence for past and the current prime minister, is inadequate and comes with security risks, according to the government’s own assessment. The two-storey brick house was meant to be a temporary home for leaders, after 24 Sussex — the official residence — was decommissioned in 2022.

Canadian and U.S. stock markets sank on Friday amid fears about the effects of the U.S.-Iran war on interest rates.

Birinder Singh was driving down the highway, hoping to see Alberta’s Rocky Mountains for the first time, when a bullet from a passing vehicle ended his life.

Kraft Heinz has just announced it's launching a high-protein mac and cheese called PowerMac that delivers 17 grams of protein and six grams of fibre per serving. But did we ... need this?

Quebec's Superior Court has temporarily barred a man and his son from donating sperm after they were accused of fathering hundreds of children.

Nearly five years after first announcing its plans to close the supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the Alberta government set a date to close the site later this year and replace it with services more focused on recovery and treatment.

The regulator for Alberta’s lawyers says it will no longer mandate Indigenous cultural competency training in advance of what Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls the “Peterson law” coming into effect.

An overhead issue and track switch problems disrupted service on Friday between Kennedy and Laird stations, according to the TTC.

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake struggled to perform field sobriety tests requiring him to walk a straight line and stand on one leg after he was pulled over in New York’s Hamptons in 2024 by police officers who suspected…

One victim suffered life-threatening injuries Monday after being pushed from the train onto the Rouge Hill station platform. Police are appealing for witnesses.

Elon Musk defrauded Twitter Inc. investors when he disparaged the company in 2022 in an effort to buy the social media platform for a lower price than his original $44 billion bid, a jury concluded.

22-year-old Birinder Singh, was fatally shot in an attack on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta, on Saturday.

Friday's show will likely be Toronto's best shot at catching a glimpse, as the planetary K index (Kp) is forecasted to hit six, meaning the aurora will be "quite bright and active," according to the NOAA.

The alliance said Friday it has safely relocated to Europe the last of its personnel from Mission Iraq, a non-combat advisory operation.

Canada is expected to draw one million visitors including athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans.

Adam Skelly's Adamson Barbeque was at the centre of a three-day standoff that became a focal point of anti-lockdown protests.

At a press conference Friday, Prabmeet Sarkaria said the government has to ensure the rules keep up with quickly evolving technology.

As the U.S. President eyes Cuba, an inventory of his unfinished business is in order

Cleveland pitchers had been on paid leave since last July

Capital celebrates the first day of spring and the start of a new year as conflict continues with U.S. and Israel

Iran has claimed victory in the extraordinary public relations battle

U.S. President oscillated between threatening to destroy Iran’s main oil facility and vowing that Israel would cease attacks on South Pars this week

There have been no rhinos in Kidepo Valley National Park since 1983

Husband says pair were taken into custody at U.S. border patrol checkpoint in Sarita

As war shatters Lebanon yet again, the country fights for its future on two fronts

‘The political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation,’ Vice Foreign Minister says

Any prolongation of the Iran war risks creating an unprecedented crisis in energy supplies that sooner or later will hit every corner of the global economy. But it is already clear that some countries are either more exposed to that impact or less able to deal with it.

NATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe.

The Epstein files revealed consistent communication between the royal and Epstein, including after he was convicted of child sex trafficking offences in 2008.

Some subprime lenders appear to be facing strain as debt levels and the rate of borrower defaults start to rise in Canada and the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed a statement after it was released by allies Thursday, expressing willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..

James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was staying with friends during spring break.

U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he started with Iran.

The Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, is one of the largest in the Middle East.

U.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.

The federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.

Canada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'

He played the part of Xander Harris, one of Buffy’s closest friends, on the hit television show about a teenage girl who protects the world from monsters.

The future once seemed boundless for those who grew up during China’s reform era. Now in middle age, they are pinned between economic stagnation and institutional age discrimination.

René Redzepi faced swift fallout in the United States following reports of violence. But in Denmark, where he is a major cultural figure, the reaction has been more muted.

A dam on the northern part of the island was close to failing, emergency officials said.

Survivors jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the deadliest at a factory in South Korea in two years. Four people are still missing.

The ruling cut deeper than left-versus-right politics, declaring that the policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unconstitutional.

A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.

Mary Fong Lau, 80, will perform 200 hours of community service as part of her sentence. Her speeding vehicle crashed into a family as they waited for a bus ride to the zoo in 2024.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

The reckoning for the labor leader’s sex abuse was swift in Fresno, Calif., the heart of the Central Valley region where the farmworker movement was born. Towns across the nation face similar debates.

Elon Musk was sued in late 2022 after completing his acquisition of Twitter, which he later renamed X.

Super Micro said Yih-Shyan "Wally" Liaw, a co-founder, has resigned from the server maker's board after he was indicted in the U.S.

President Donald Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz, "will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it."

The metal saw bumpy trading on Friday morning, after joining a broad sell-off the previous day.

The U.S. government has been trying to crack down on illegal shipments of top-tier Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China.

U.S. Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors anticipated inflationary pressures resulting from the Middle East war.

Oil prices rose Friday even after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.

Etsy, Walmart and Shopify were quick to jump into Instant Checkout, but item information was often inaccurate and onboarding merchants was difficult.

The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade.

Three charts show the extent of the U.K. government's borrowing woes.

The Treasury Department’s authorization of the sale of Iranian crude already at sea is likely to provide revenue for Iran’s war effort against the U.S.

An effective U.S. oil blockade has worsened the island’s energy crisis. The U.S. Embassy in Havana, too, is feeling the effects.

They were at a salon getting their nails done for Eid al-Fitr. It was unclear who fired the missile.

Rather than evacuation, Israel’s defense minister said the mission now is “to protect northern communities against raids and anti-tank fire.”

Israel’s assault on the world’s largest natural gas deposit has renewed tensions between the two allies’ end goals in Iran.

As attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration might lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.

Because of greater exposure to disruptions in the Middle East, such as high natural gas prices, businesses and consumers outside the U.S. are being hit harder by the war in Iran.

Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

After a week that brought the warmest weather of the year so far temperatures are set to drop a little but many places will remain dry as Ben Rich explains.

Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.

Iran war could lead to UK tax rises and boxer Ricky Hutton's death inquest leads Saturdays' papers.

How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.

The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

Three young men were hanged in Iran this week, raising alarm among rights groups that a wave of executions may be underway as authorities facing relentless attacks from the U.S. and Israel seek to squelch public dissent

President Donald Trump says his administration is considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announces it is sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatens to attack tourist sites worldwide

An Israeli strike has hit a Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon and killed 12 medical workers, as Israel widens its campaign beyond fighters

More research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men

‘Literally FAKE NEWS,’ cried the White House director of communications

More than 1,700 Russian troops killed or injured along war frontline, says Kyiv

Police have released body camera footage from Justin Timberlake's drunken driving arrest in New York’s Hamptons in 2024

‘I knew this was going to happen. I know their playbook,’ Kent told Megyn Kelly

The ongoing renovations to the East Wing destroyed the first lady’s former office

The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter