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Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canadians needn't fear ISIS
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Canada will contribute to fighting the threat posed by ISIS — but says Canadians do not need to fear the militant group. Sajjan also laughs at the reputation he's been given as a "badass." Niagara Falls, Ont., fire captain found dead after trying to rescue dogMisc CDN | 206516 hits | 8:05 AM on Thursday | posted by shockedcanadian
B.C. North Shore Rescue volunteer frustrated with ill-prepared hikers
A member of the North Shore Rescue team has penned a blog aimed at ill-prepared hikers after witnessing scores of people on Mount Seymour's wintry trails clad in flimsy street clothes. B.C. First Nations could be awarded millions for Canada's 65-year-old mistake
Two British Columbia First Nations could be compensated millions for a mistake the Canadian government made 65 years ago. Justice Larry Whalen ruled that Canada failed to act in the best interests of the Doig River and Blueberry River First Nations by neg Silver Cross Mother Sheila Anderson shares her son's story
Sheila Anderson is in Ottawa for Wednesday's Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial, where she'll represent all grieving parents as this year's Silver Cross Mother. Regal Princess mishandled medical emergency, says couple left stranded in St. John's 46 days
A retired couple from Toronto says cruise ship staff mishandled a serious medical emergency at sea that left the two in St. John's for 46 days and delayed care for the man, who had suffered a brain aneurysm. RCMP accused of rewriting history of Parliament Hill attack
The union representing House of Commons security guards has written to the RCMP expressing shock at what it calls an insult to the courage of its members. The guards are threatening to boycott an awards ceremony to honour those who showed bravery by stopp BC Ferries may try to recover $40K from jumper
BC Ferries says an incident in which a man threw one of its rescue boats overboard and jumped off a ferry near Galiano Island cost the publicly-owned company $40,000. Canadians share how they honour our veterans on Remembrance Day
We asked the CBC News audience on Twitter and Facebook to share their memories and traditions for Remembrance Day using the hashtag #HowIRemember. Remembrance Day: Poppy demand trending higher
Demand for poppies is on the rise, the Royal Canadian Legion says, with more than 21 million distributed across the country this year. War medals stolen 25 years ago turn up on city bench, returned to family
War medals stolen from a Hamilton veteran's family over 25 years ago were found on a bench and returned to the family Tuesday through a Facebook post. Students lay poppies in honour of Edmonton's fallen
Thousands of military graves line Edmonton’s cemeteries and each one will be pinned with a poppy this Remembrance Day, as local children honour Canada’s fallen. 
Join CBC News Wednesday for live coverage of Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Remembrance Day poppy pin that won't fall off too commercial: legion HQ
A lapel pin that replaces the felt centre of the Legion’s traditional red Remembrance Day poppy pin "defaces" the sacred symbol, Royal Canadian Legion's head office says. Outspoken Canadian Miss World finalist accuses China of meddling as visa application delayedMisc CDN | 207091 hits | 12:27 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Chinese-born Lin, a follower of Falun Gong, suspects that the People’s Republic is intentionally dawdling on a visa application that could cost her a spot at the upcoming Miss World pageant in Sanya, China. Aboriginal veterans march in Vancouver as part of national day
Aboriginal veterans marched through downtown Vancouver to mark National Aboriginal Veterans Day in Canada which was first was celebrated in Manitoba in 1994 and is now held every year on November 8. Veterans in Alberta better able to find work as truckers
Alberta is joining other provinces in Canada in recognizing military driving training, making it easier for veterans to find work as commercial truckers. Heavy police presence at Montreal-area funeral for Hells Angels member
Officers from multiple police forces were on alert Saturday afternoon as around 300 people gathered east of Montreal for the funeral of a man who police have linked to the Hells Angels. Kluane hiker died crossing creek with pack fastened: coroner
The hiker from Ontario who died in Kluane National Park in July attempted to cross a creek without undoing the straps on his 36 kilogram pack, ruled Yukon's chief coroner. 'Singing veteran' a treasure of GTA commute for Remembrance Day
Bill Reid's robust baritone has been filling the concrete halls of Appleby GO Station for 27 years leading up to Remembrance Day each year. Don Cherry and Ron MacLean among Canada's Walk of Fame inductees
Canada's Walk of Fame just got longer as seven distinguished Canadians — some known around the world — were recognized in Toronto. Balancing Diwali celebrations on Remembrance Day
One of the biggest parties in Indian culture has fallen on one of Canada's most solemn occasions. Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. Fireworks are a major part of the celebrations and festival organizers wanted to know whether fireworks were Rare open-heart surgery performed on shelter puppy from Whistler
A team of veterinarians successfully performed the first canine open-heart surgery in British Columbia this week. Rare bottle of Glenfiddich scotch to be sold in Vancouver
Those with a nose for fine whisky are being offered a unique opportunity this weekend — a $36,000 bottle of "ultra rare" scotch is going up for sale at a Vancouver liquor store. Canadian arrested in Iraq, report suggests he fought with Kurds against ISIS
The federal government confirms a Canadian is under arrest in Iraq after it was reported that a former member of the Canadian Forces who fought there with the Kurds against ISIS has been detained. Winnipeggers 'don't give a damn' about wearing poppies, woman says
A fair amount of Winnipeggers either "just don't give a damn" or need to be reminded of why they should be wearing a poppy leading up to Remembrance Day, the daughter of a Second World War veteran says. Newfoundland and Labrador woman receives more than 100,000 likes for 100th birthday
News of Lewisporte, N.L resident Mary Canning's 100th birthday went viral after her care facility posted her photo online. Close call for 2 Ontario tourists after grizzly bear encounter in Banff
Two Ontario tourists are safe after an encounter with a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. Hilary Grant and friend came within a few metres of a grizzly while they were on a hike earlier this week in the Alberta park. Crochet poppies made by children disrespectful, some veterans say
In Winnipeg, some children have been making crochet poppies to honour the bravery of Canada's servicemen and women. But despite their good intentions, some veterans say these creative poppies are disrespectful. Vancouver police dog Niko is not a fan of heights
Just look at this photo of five-year-old Vancouver police dog Niko learning to rappel with his trainer, which is gaining traction on Instagram. It's pretty clear the German Shepherd is not a fan. Female firefighters face bullying, sexual harassment, fifth estate finds
Only about 600 of Canada's 22,000 firefighters are women, and that imbalance in the workplace is another obstacle when it comes to dealing with problems of bullying and sexual harassment, a fifth estate investigation found. Man helps save woman, children from flaming car wreck
Brian Duncan is one of a handful of heroes who saved the lives of three people on Tuesday night outside of Fredericton. A car left the road, rolled, and started to burn. About thirty seconds later Brian and Bev Duncan hit that same stretch of road. Foundry racing to fix vandalized war memorials for Remembrance Day
It's a race against the clock to produce new plaques for vandalized war memorials in Fredericton. A foundry in Amherst is racing to get them replaced, before Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11. Abandoned puppy finds home, joining litter of 8
An abandoned puppy, found dehydrated and cold in a back alley of Regina, is now thriving after being brought to a home where a dog had just had a litter of pups and quickly accepted the newborn. Man does front-flip off B.C. ferry, steals lifeboat, heads to island
RCMP say they have arrested a naked and incoherent man after responding to a complaint of a cabin break-in on Galiano Island overnight. Police are alleging that he's the same man who leapt from a B.C. Ferry Wednesday night. Volunteers watch over veterans memorial following rash of flag thefts
A memorial of more than 100 flags honouring Canadian war veterans had been plagued by thefts in Kingston, Ont., so the community stepped in to protect it. Canadian John Robert Gallagher reportedly killed while fighting ISIS in Syria
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it’s aware of reports that a Canadian has died while fighting in Syria. Liberals to restore mandatory long-form census
The Liberal government will announce a plan today to restore the mandatory long-form census that was scrapped by the Conservatives in 2010. Ministers Navdeep Bains and Jean-Yves Duclos will speak to the media at 11 a.m. ET. North Shore Rescue pulls 2 tourists off Crown Mountain
Two tourists are lucky to be alive after nearly having to spend a night out in the snow on Vancouver's North Shore Mountains. Video of traffic whizzing past school bus prompts RCMP investigation
A video of traffic zooming past as a P.E.I. school bus stops while children wait is "disconcerting" and shows "absolutely unacceptable behaviour," say RCMP, who are launching an investigation into the incident. Veteran's Week march filled with vintage uniforms in Charlottetown
Members of Canada's Armed Forces were out of the streets of Charlottetown Tuesday, dressed in vintage uniforms from the military that went back to World War II. Orca may be entangled in rope and buoy near Nanaimo
A killer whale that may be entangled with a rope and buoy has prompted the Department of Fisheries and Ocean to ask whale watchers in the South Salish Sea to alert them if they spot the orca. Dogs recovering after near-fatal encounter with porcupine
A Saskatchewan man is trying to cope with massive veterinarian bills after his dogs ran into a prickly situation. Poppy important marketing, remembrance symbol for Royal Canadian Legion
A symbol honouring Canada's war dead since 1921, the poppy has been reimagined in the last two years on clothing, as jewelry and even on tote bags and headstones as an important marketing tool for the Legion. Poppy protocol: 5 things to know about wearing the red flower
Five things to know about poppy protocol recommended by the Royal Canadian Legion. Fear of coyotes disproportionate to attacks
We are far more afraid of coyotes than we ought to be, according to one University of Calgary professor. Movember begins in B.C. with new focus on men's overall health
With October now behind us, things are about to get hairy. Since the practise of growing facial hair to support men's health started in 2003 in Canada, $175 million has been raised, mostly for prostrate and testicular cancer. Rescue dogs from California coming to Vancouver
Local dog rescue group Thank Dog I Am Out is bringing 120 rescue dogs from California to Vancouver this Saturday in hopes of giving them a forever home. Bravery medal for girl, 5, who saved mom, brother in car wreck
A five-year-old girl’s bravery in saving her mother and baby brother following a car crash in Jasper National Park last summer was recognized in a ceremony at Edmonton police headquarters Monday. Wild salmon fraud a widespread problem, says new report
DNA testing has proven that the sale of farmed Atlantic salmon fraudulently labelled as wild salmon is a widespread problem, according to a new report.Back to Canada News
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