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A Pakistani-born B.C. climate activist is preparing to leave his adopted home after an unsuccessful attempt to stop a deportation order, with his lawyer saying the move is harsh and unjustified. Zain Haq, 24, was ordered deported last year by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) over alleged violations of …

X users have been subjected to a flood of ads that feature fake CBC headlines, leading to fake CBC-style articles. In the end, it’s part of an international investment scheme.  Sensational headlines about Poilievre, Singh, promote digital trading scheme, spoof legitimate businesses. Ads featuring fake CBC articles have inundated the …

Many are selling their U.S. properties, migrating back north. Quebec snowbirds, people who move south during the winter time, have increasingly been listing their U.S. homes online. Jasmin Gosselin, pictured here, says U.S. President Donald Trump’s attitude toward Canadians is what motivated him to sell his Florida condo. (Submitted by Jasmin …

Justin Trudeau’s Liberals were viewed as being primarily focused on things like inequality, wealth redistribution, climate change and reconciliation. It would be unsurprising if the race to choose his successor saw some push to focus on things that he was accused of not paying enough attention to.  A leadership race …

Business owners who rely on social media for sales say navigating the current environment of uncertainty around key social media platforms is difficult.  Business owners who rely on social media for sales say changes on various platforms causing stress. For Monika Scott and Robyn Mair, the last month has brought …

A former head of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says the Crown corporation has been duped by Hydro-Québec, which he believes should have paid tens of billions more for Churchill Falls power under a new memorandum of understanding unveiled in December.  Crown utility’s current head stands by ‘best possible deal,’ says …

Some pharmacists across Canada are struggling to supply pet owners with medicines for pets as manufacturers, distributors and even vet regulators limit access to them, a joint CBC/Radio-Canada investigation has found.  CBC/Radio-Canada investigation finds some in industry work to limit supply of pet meds. With three dogs, Anna Mikicinki sees …

A meme that was posted on the Facebook page of Cambridge, Ont., Coun. Adam Cooper has been met with concern and outrage, including by members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The post, which has since been deleted from the councillor’s page, shows a person with blue hair screaming toward the camera. …

Liberal leadership contender Karina Gould said Thursday the government she was a part of for years mishandled the affordability crisis and did not effectively respond to Canadians who were crying out for relief at a time of high inflation.  Karina Gould vows to halt carbon tax increase, revisit capital gains …

Political leaders are urging Canadians to buy domestic products in a bid to offset the potential impact of U.S. tariffs, but observers say that’s easier said than done. There’s no such thing as a Canadian-made dishwasher, for example, and this is a bad time of year for fresh fruit.  Some …