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What can Trump do—and not do—with Congress in the hands of Democrats?

U.S. President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle in Washington now that the Democratic Party is projected to win control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress in the midterms.

Former NASA chief economist named new head of Canadian Space Agency

Alexander MacDonald was named the new president of the Canadian Space Agency late Wednesday evening.

Beach weather in November? In Canada? These photos prove it

Parts of Ontario and Quebec have been experiencing record-setting temperatures this week, and people have been taking full advantage of it.

Russian hacker group claims to have posted B.C. school district information on dark web

CBC News has discovered a hacked database stolen from the Burnaby School District on a dark web site run by a prominent shadowy ransomware group believed to be operating out of Russia.

Canada, China Extend Tariff Deal, Aim to Boost Canadian Exports

Canada, China Extend Tariff Deal, Aim to Boost Canadian Exports  Bloomberg.com

P.E.I. health minister admits doctor recruitment has been 'underwhelming'

There was no ambiguity on the challenges faced in Prince Edward Island's health-care system from the health minister Wednesday.

Now-retired senior military officer denies sex assault allegation as Winnipeg trial wraps up

A retired military lieutenant-colonel accused of sexual assault in Winnipeg vehemently denied the allegations against her during testimony Wednesday, as her trial concluded with the prosecution urging a judge to convict her.

Unmanaged menopause symptoms cost Canada's economy $3.5B, experts tell MPs

Unmanaged menopause symptoms are not just impacting women, but costing the Canadian economy $3.5 billion and 540,000 lost workdays every year, according to the Menopause Foundation of Canada.

Canadian military flying ace William Barker commemorated with new statue on Yonge Street

A new statue of a Canadian World War I flying ace was unveiled in Toronto Wednesday afternoon, the latest effort to breathe life into his memory, which his grandson said was nearly lost to time.

Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Canada’s Hopes of US Tariff Relief

Democrats’ Election Victory Raises Canada’s Hopes of US Tariff Relief  Morningstar

Too broke to leave: Alberta domestic abuse victims trapped by rising cost of living

The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters said since 2019, the cost of housing, groceries and gas have all grown more than 30 per cent while food bank visits are up by 134 per cent.

An Afghan teen won a full scholarship to a B.C. school. But Canada denied her study permit

Immigrant advocates say Canada regularly rejects study permits from Afghan women and girls, even when they have full scholarships, despite the fact that they face some of the strictest barriers to education in the world.

15 fields where potato wart was discovered purchased by P.E.I. government for $9M

The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture says it has purchased 15 fields where potato wart was discovered.

Good Robot Brewing Ranks Among Canada's Top Growing Companies Following 262% Revenue Growth

Good Robot Brewing Ranks Among Canada's Top Growing Companies Following 262% Revenue Growth  Brewbound

Code orange declared at hospitals in Prince George and Mackenzie, B.C., after major bus crash

Alberta government hosts remembrance ceremony as country mourns CFB Wainwright victims

The province held an early ceremony to mark Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day Wednesday as family, friends and fellow soldiers honoured one of the victims of the deadly Wainwright fire at a military service in Prince Albert, Sask.

Canada to curb reliance on US despite Trump team’s midterm loss, minister says

Canada to curb reliance on US despite Trump team’s midterm loss, minister says  South China Morning Post

Bedford residents raise concerns about density, traffic at waterfront project open house

The revitalization project includes a high-speed ferry service linking Bedford to downtown Halifax that's expected to begin in 2030.

National chief didn't mean to 'hurt anybody' with remarks on Métis identity

The national chief who came under fire for her comments on Métis identity last week says she didn't want to "hurt anybody" but maintains there's a widespread issue of people falsely claiming to be Indigenous across Canada.

Innu Nation grand chief says N.L. premier has more work to do to repair relationship with Innu people

Innu Nation Grand Chief Jodie Ashini said Wednesday "something has to change" if Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham expects to improve the relationship with Innu people, and move ahead with natural resource developments on Innu land.

Spy watchdog flags privacy risk from military’s online intelligence activities

The review agency says information publicly available online can still raise privacy concerns when it's collected and analyzed by government organizations.

Canada, U.S. women will wear generic jerseys at World Championship amid dispute with IIHF

Canada, U.S. women will wear generic jerseys at World Championship amid dispute with IIHF  The New York Times

Bombers expected to wait before naming starter

Head coach Mike O'Shea knows the Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be in Montreal on Saturday playing in the East Division final.

Police watchdog investigating death of armed man found in burned Fredericton home

The police watchdog says crisis negotiators tried to communicate with the man for a couple of hours before the home started burning.

Canada’s focus ‘hasn’t changed’ despite U.S. midterm blue wave, minister says

Canadian leaders say it would be “dangerous” to assume relations with the U.S. will change immediately following a major sweep of the House and the Senate by the Democrats Tuesday.

Canada, China agree to extend deal on canola and steel access to late 2028

On Wednesday, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the deal on canola and access for Chinese steel is being extended by two years, to the end of 2028.

Suggested curfew, night patrols in place following suspected fatal grizzly attack near Bella Coola, B.C.

Nuxalk Nation is recommending residents stay indoors by 8 p.m. following a suspected grizzly bear attack that killed a mother and daughter near Bella Coola.

Doug Ford ‘all in’ on ending seasonal time changes if Quebec, eastern U.S. agree

The discussion about ending seasonal time changes has been revived for Ontario as several provinces and territories all opted to keep daylight time this year.

Trump strategy unchanged after Democrats' midterm landslide, says Canada-U.S. trade minister

Trump strategy unchanged after Democrats' midterm landslide, says Canada-U.S. trade minister  CBC

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew calls for end of U.S. tariffs after Trump rebuked in midterms

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling on U.S. politicians to work to remove tariffs on Canada and end the war with Iran after resounding Democratic party wins in the midterm elections.