NEWS IMAGE COLLAGE / for 01-2018

Members of the public phoning the White House during the US government shutdown are being played a recorded message blaming congressional Democrats for the fact that their call cannot be taken.

A newly commissioned Navy warship will be wintering in Montreal after its journey to Florida was interrupted by cold and ice.

Hudson Bay Quest has cancelled this year's edition of their annual race, say organizers, because Churchill's current lack of a rail line means logistics proved too challenging.

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for Metro Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island. B.C. Hydro crews are working to restore electricity for thousands of customers on the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Originally Mathew Whelan, but now known as 'King of Ink Land' - Britain's most tattooed person, the patient was 'shocked' to receive an NHS smear test letter despite not having a cervix.

Recent assaults by tactical teams on prototypes of President Donald Trump's proposed wall with Mexico indicate their imposing heights should stop border crossers.

A Sikh man says he was asked to remove his turban by staff at the Royal Canadian Legion in Tignish, P.E.I., on Wednesday night and, along with his friend, was subject to racist remarks from patrons.

Pope Francis accused victims of Chile's most notorious pedophile of slander Thursday, an astonishing end to a visit meant to help heal the wounds of a sex abuse scandal that has cost the Catholic Church its credibility in the country.

The bickering between Art Napoleon and Dan Hayes plays a big part in every episode of their cooking show, Moosemeat & Marmalade. Napoleon said humour is just as important as the food.

Adventure Smart B.C. says its surprised by how few people actually check conditions before heading into the backcountry. There is currently significant avalanche danger across the province according to Avalanche Canada, with many areas above the tree line

Visitors could still ride snowmobiles and ski into Yellowstone National Park Saturday, despite the federal government shutdown. But across the country in New York, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island were closed.

More than 1,000 sea turtles stunned by unusually cold weather have been rescued from waters off Florida's Panhandle this month. Many of the stunned animals are juvenile green turtles, along with some Kemp's ridleys, one hawksbill and a few loggerheads. Ke

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck northern Chile. Local media in Chile said there were no immediate reports of damage and that the navy's oceanographic service had discarded the possibility of a tsunami.

Some areas on western Vancouver Island may see winds up to 100 km/h. The winds will spread to metro Vancouver, the Gulf islands and Victoria overnight but are expected to ease Sunday morning.

A Mount Royal University student and the former captain of its hockey team has been charged in a brutal attack on an MRU professor after a break-in at her Calgary home last weekend, CBC News has learned.

Vinnie's Pizzeria in Brooklyn promises these colourful snacks, modelled after Tide laundry detergent pods, are "100 per cent edible and 100 per cent not poison. "

Half of the local food suppliers in the neighbourhood have been lost since 2009, according to a study by the Hua Foundation, and the city is reaching for new ways to sustain the community, including having it designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Big beers ahead. The latest New Brunswick tourism signs are of roadside brews built to entice travellers to taverns. Advertising drinking to drivers on provincial road signs may turn a few heads, but it isn't new. Wineries and wine tours have been feature

U.S. President Donald Trump says Democrats wanted to give him "a nice present" to mark the one-year anniversary of his inauguration.

A wind turbine in Chatham-Kent, Ont. has snapped in half, leading to calls from one area MPP to halt area wind projects.

It wasn't exactly a scene from The Untouchables, but restaurateurs in B.C. say the confiscation of thousands of dollars worth of whisky by provincial agents on Thursday shows current liquor laws are outdated.

A video that shows a Kodiak bear being being hand-fed ice cream through a drive-thru window has prompted an investigation by safety and animal welfare officials in Alberta.

A top political adviser to former Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty was found guilty Friday of criminal charges for wiping government computers following the cancellation of two gas-fired power plants.

The Alberta oilpatch continues to increase oil production, but as pipelines fill up, companies are receiving less money for their oil compared to the rest of the continent.

Sixty per cent of the creature's global population died suddenly in May 2015, and scientists think they finally know why.

After a major snowstorm dumped 36 cm of snow over the city, Montrealer Simon Laprise decided to make the best of his Sunday afternoon.

In recent weeks, many Reddit members began to point out similarities between Guillermo Del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' and a 2015 student film, 'The Space Between Us.'

Flags, flowers and banners occupied the spot opposite the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, London, where Fusilier Rigby was killed by Islamic terrorists in May 2013.

There's a bounty on the heads of two large-headed, black and brown dogs, who've killed about 20 caribou near Coral Harbour, Nunavut. Any hunter who takes down one of these wild dogs will get $250 per dog, says the local hunter and trappers association.

A teenage shooting victim and her father were led from the Court of Queen's Bench in handcuffs on Thursday after a suspect accused of shooting the girl with an RCMP officer's stolen gun was acquitted on all charges.

A Lethbridge Burger King has been ordered to clean up after an Alberta Health Services inspection found evidence of foreign workers living at the fast food establishment.

The Vancouver Aquarium is giving up its fight to keep whales and dolphins in captivity, saying the heated public debate on the issue is hindering its conservation work.

Savor that sticky, slightly nutty sweetness drenching your Sunday morning pancakes now. The trees that make maple syrup will struggle to survive climate change, a new study reveals.

The first human test in the U.S. involving the gene-editing tool CRISPR could begin at any time and will employ the DNA cutting technique in a bid to battle deadly cancers. Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania say they will use CRISPR to modify h

Findings should not be seen as taking pressure off need to tackle climate change, authors warn

An alligator and a Burmese python were locked in a cold-blooded battle to the death as a crowd watched in shock at a golf course in Naples, Fla., last...

For the first time since he was set free from a French prison, Canadian university professor Hassan Diab is speaking publicly about his nine-year ordeal battling terrorism accusations.

For decades, the donation bin has offered consumers in rich countries a guilt-free way to unload their old clothing. In a virtuous and profitable cycle, a global network of traders would collect these garments, grade them, and transport them around the wo

A prominent commodities analyst struck a gloomy tone as he delivered a blunt assessment about the Canadian natural gas industry's fortunes this year, describing it as a "sad story."

A United Conservative Party MLA from southern Alberta apologized Tuesday after he referred to Indigenous constituents as "these people" who "don't traditionally vote."

For five months this year, four migrant workers from India faced harsh living conditions and were drastically underpaid as sculptors on a Hindu temple in Toronto, according to two of the workers who spoke exclusively to CBC Toronto.

The Swiss government's recent ban on boiling lobsters alive may have had some Maritimers chuckling, but one researcher said there's merit to the move, and it's "very likely" lobsters feel pain.

A 100-metre high air purification tower in Xian in Shaanxi province has helped reduce smog levels in the city, preliminary results suggest

Metro Vancouver has taken another step toward mobility pricing for drivers in the region.

Former prostitutes are set to sue the Government over criminal records checks which stop them volunteering with Brownie groups.

Most people convicted of international terrorism charges in the U.S. are foreign-born, according to a report out Tuesday

Australia has complained at the World Trade Organization about the rules applied to sales of wine by Canada and various provinces, a WTO filing showed on Tuesday.

A progressive group says it's baffled that the Canadian government has worked at the NAFTA negotiating table to protect a dispute resolution system that allows companies to sue governments, estimating it has cost Canadian taxpayers $314 million.

There is increasing evidence linking Russia to the Shadow Brokers leaks, which is "one of the worst security debacles ever to befall American intelligence."

Renewable energy will be cheaper than fossil fuels in two years, according to a new report. Experts predict that investment in green infrastructure projects will lead to decreases in the cost of energy for consumers. Continuous technological improvements

Rogers employees say the pressure to hit targets is so high, they feel they have to upsell, mislead and outright lie to customers to make sales.

Payday loan licences have dropped by more than one-quarter since the NDP government enacted stricter rules for lenders in 2016 and more brick-and-mortar stores could be shuttering over the next 12 months, warns the president of the industry association.

Margaret Atwood is facing backlash online after writing a controversial opinion piece published in the Globe and Mail Saturday about the potential downside of the #MeToo movement.

Shaelynn Jabs, 21, is back in Alberta after fighting and treating wounded soldiers during the lengthy operation to drive ISIS out of Raqqa, Syria.

Cleanup is continuing after weekend flooding overwhelmed infrastructure and caused several western Newfoundland communities to declare a state of emergency.

The U.K. Independence Party has suspended the girlfriend of the party's leader after she reportedly made racist remarks about Prince Harry's fiancee Meghan Markle.

How Hillary's State Dept. Gave Special Attention to 'Friends of Bill' After Haiti Quake

Sri Lanka has revoked a 38-year ban on selling alcohol to women and employing them in places where the drinks are produced and sold.

A commercial plane that skidded off a runway after landing in northern Turkey dangled precariously off a muddy cliff with its nose only a few feet from the sea.

The package with an estimated value of $26,500 was intercepted by Matsqui Institution staff.

A young woman with autism who CTV News first profiled in 2008 appeared Friday on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Much of Atlantic Canada is being pummelled with heavy winds and a downpour on Saturday, swamping some areas with extensive flooding and causing a Newfoundland town to declare a state of emergency.

The transgender former soldier who was convicted in 2013 of leaking classified documents filed her statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday.

An 11-count indictment was handed out on Friday connected to the alleged Russian bribery scheme involving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Obama administration, and Uranium One.

An emergency alert notification sent out on Saturday claiming a "ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii" was a false alarm, according to state leaders and emergency officials.

The City of Calgary is investigating an incident where an Uber driver reportedly sent an inappropriate email to a customer.

Five dogs in Canada that came into contact with two others with H3N2 canine influenza have also tested positive. This flu is highly contagious between dogs, particularly in Canada, where the animals do not have natural immunity from previous infection and

Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada issued a special public avalanche warning for Thursday through Monday for interior B.C. Bulletins were also issued for Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Kananaskis national parks.

The Canadian Coast Guard is investigating after the causeway leading to a boat that has ferried workers and pleasure seekers across the St. Clair River in Sombra, Ont. for 55 years was crushed by ice Thursday, threatening to kill a fifth-generation family

Edgar Ray Killen, a 1960s Ku Klux Klan leader who was convicted decades later in the "Mississippi Burning" slayings of three civil rights workers, has died in prison at the age of 92, the state's corrections department announced Friday.

U.S. diplomats scramble to salvage their nation's bonds with Africa, Haiti and even the celebrated "special relationship" with Britain after President Donald Trump, in the span of a few hours, deeply offended much of the world with the most undiplomatic o

Saint John police pooch shows why he's a cut above. A police dog had an extra edge tracking down an alleged thief on Tuesday: The suspect was carrying stolen steaks.

Donald Trump offers a partial denial in public but privately defends his remarks disparaging Haitians and African countries a day earlier. Trump said he was only expressing what many people think but won't say about immigrants from economically depressed

A winter storm warning remains in effect for the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack, Hope and Abbotsford. Travel advisories are also in effect for Highway 7 between Mission and Hope, and for Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Hope.

A B.C. red cedar on wheels is being auctioned off after setting the world record as the world's fastest log car. The Cedar Rocket was built by the team at Pioneer Log Homes of Williams Lake, B.C.

Sven Baertschi sparked a four-goal second period for Vancouver, Jacob Markstrom had 27 saves and the Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Friday night.

New Brunswickers are being warned about slick driving conditions, flooding, and power outages as heavy rain is expected to move across most of the province.

Staff at Matsqui Institution intercepted a package containing drugs and tobacco after it was dropped by a drone behind prison walls. The package, which was dropped behind prison walls Dec. 23, contained 59 grams of THC butter and tobacco estimated to be w

A Swiss effort to mandate kindness to lobster before they're cooked could reach across the Atlantic Ocean to the East Coast lobster industry, but a New Brunswick company isn't worried yet.

One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Caribbean in modern times struck off the coast of Honduras on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and setting off tsunami warnings that were cancelled about an hour later.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will not act on an objection by Japan to a new statue in Manila that commemorates the Filipino "comfort women" who worked in Japanese military brothels during the Second World War, his spokesman said on Thursday.

Third baseman Josh Donaldson and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Friday to a $23 million US contract, the largest one-year deal for an arbitration-eligible player.

A British surgeon who burned his initials onto patients' livers during transplant operations has been fined the equivalent of $17,100 Cdn and ordered to perform community service.

Using two telescopes, astronomers have found a black hole at the centre of a galaxy 800 million light years away that has spewed material into space not once, but twice.

Consider this cold comfort: A quick study of the brutal recent cold snap in Canada and the U.S. found that the Arctic blast really wasn't global warming but a freak of nature.

An Ontario woman is expressing gratitude towards a helpful neighbour who intervened when she and her small dog came face to face with an aggressive coyote during a walk in a suburb northeast of Toronto.

Toronto Furies forward Jessica Platt has come out as transgender, making her the first openly transgender athlete to compete in the Canadian Women's Hockey League.

Boyle made 62,267 changes and additions to Wikipedia, the last one coming less than a year before he and his wife were abducted and held hostage in Afghanistan

The government's problematic Phoenix payroll software was "deliberately customized" to perform a number of tasks that have led to a cascade of pay errors, according to a document obtained by CBC.

Toronto police say they are investigating reports that a girl was assaulted by a man with scissors on her way to Pauline Johnson Junior Public School.

With water usage and droughts across the globe rising, the race is on to manage water more efficiently.

On Dec. 16, five young children were found in distress in their northeast Edmonton townhouse. CBC sources have confirmed horrific details surrounding the discovery that led to charges of attempted murder and unlawful confinement.

Ford is recalling another 2,900 Ranger pickup trucks including 190 in Canada because they have been linked to two deaths due to defective Takata airbag inflators.

Dozens of politically-minded and progressive Albertans attended a town hall in Calgary on Thursday to address a growing concern in their circles that Jason Kenney will be the province's next premier.

Canada and its Korean War allies will sit down in Vancouver next week to mull ways to tighten the screws on North Korea -- including whether to intercept North Korean shipping.

With the NHL not taking part in next month's Pyeongchang Olympics, Canada had to dig deep to fill out its roster for the 2018 Games. Here's a look at the 25 players heading to South Korea for the men's hockey tournament.

With senior Canadian officials acknowledging there is an increasing chance that President Donald Trump is preparing to pull the U.S. out of NAFTA, Canada's main minister on the file, Chrystia Freeland says Canada is ready.

Charles Smith was a rear-seat passenger in a car pulled over for speeding and a headlight violation in North Little Rock, Arkansas, early on Sunday.

C. diff kills tens of thousands each year. Its puzzling rise links to trehalose.

A B.C. man and an Alberta woman are facing dozens of Food and Drug Act charges related to the promotion of a so-called 'miracle' tonic touted as capable of curing everything from AIDS to autism. The charges come after Health Canada has spent years trying

She is one of 100 French women who warn of a new "puritanism" after recent sexual harassment rows.

The couple from South Carolina battled the freezing polar vortex during their first week in town.

Newsprint is the latest Canadian product to be hit with preliminary countervailing duties from the United States.

The number of people killed by mudslides in California is expected to rise from 13, but rescue efforts should become easier today after a powerful rainstorm heads west and skies clear, authorities say.

The region's credit unions believed the values of honesty, trust and fairness are alive and well in Atlantic Canada, and members of the public didn't disappoint when tested.