'Bend It Like Beckham': Tackling South Asian Taboos Since 2002

The 2002 sports romcom "Bend It Like Beckham" meant a lot to the South Asian diaspora. Only a handful of other movies had shown the struggle of living with a hyphenated cultural identity -- in this case, British-Indian. As the musical stage adaptation makes its North American debut in Toronto, South Asians look back on how the film impacted their lives.

Shay Mitchell Has Witty Response To Breastfeeding Shame

The "You" and "Pretty Little Liars" star had the last word after someone called her an "attention-seeker" over a breastfeeding photo.

Liberal MP Steps Up With Christmas Poem Poking Fun At Rivals

Anthony Housefather had the House of Commons howling with spin on a popular Christmas tradition.

Bald Eagle Saved From Octopus' Clutches

A team of B.C. fish farmers are being praised for their speedy rescue of a drowning eagle.

Andrew Scheer Is Stepping Down As Conservative Party Leader

Scheer made the announcement in the House of Commons amid allegations that he used party money to pay for his children's private school fees.

Scheer Announces He’s Stepping Down As Tory Leader

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer tells the House of Commons he will give up the job weeks after a disappointing election.

Here Are Your Online Holiday Shopping Deadlines

Still scrambling for the perfect gift? You’ll want to look out for these shipping cut-off times.

Tory Critics Blasts Trudeau's 'Self-Praise' Over Economy

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre calls on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to "stop making rhetorical love to himself" in question period.

Trans People Are Welcomed Home For The Holidays In Heart-Warming Pantene Ad

Pantene's newest ad campaign celebrates family acceptance for transgender individuals.

Maritime Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement after vicious winds and heavy rain downed power lines across Atlantic Canada.

Royals Ruled Top Baby Names Of 2019

Charlotte and Liam dominated baby name lists this year.

A Look Back At Tech Trends From The Past Decade

The end of a decade is near, which means it’s time to look back at the tech trends that have come and gone since 2009.

Check Out Drake's Luxurious Toronto Mansion

Canadian rapper Drake gave fans an inside view of his sprawling mansion with includes and OVO basketball court, musical toilets and lots of marble.

Gender Norms Are Still Behind Canada's Wage Gap

It's almost the end of a decade, but a government analysis found that progress on Canada's wage gap issue has been pretty stagnant since the 1990s. The reason? Gendered expectations that have persisted through the years.

Canadian Firefighters Head To Australia

A group of 21 firefighters from Canada will be away from their families for the holidays as they head to the southern hemisphere to help their Australians colleagues battle devastating bushfires.

Charlie Angus Accuses Scheer Of Hawking 'Conspiracy Theory' About Oil Industry

NDP MP Charlie Angus responds to Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer reiterating his party's pledge to crack down on "foreign-funded activist groups" to support the oil sector.

Air New Zealand Introduces Edible Coffee Cups

Air New Zealand has announced a new pilot program where they’ll serve coffee in cups that you can eat!

11-Year-Old Ballerina Is First Black Lead In New York City Ballet's "The Nutcracker"

Charlotte Nebres is making dance history in her role as Marie in New York City's 2019 production of "The Nutcracker.'

Tory MP Pays Emotional Tribute To Victims Of École Polytechnique Attack

Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu, the first female engineer elected to the House of Commons, says the 14 women gunned down in 1989 were here “sisters.”

Full Speech From The Throne Video

Gov. General Julie Payette delivered the Throne Speech to outline the Liberal government priorities in a new minority Parliament.

Speaker of the House of Commons Comes With Its Perks

There are a lot of extras that come with being the Speaker of the House of Commons.

The Dark History Of Behind The Speaker Of The House Of Commons Job

It’s a tradition dating back to the early days of British parliament where the newly-elected speaker of the House of Commons is ceremoniously dragged to their seat.

What Hotel Items Are Stolen The Most?

Stealing shampoo or towels seems harmless to many hotel guests, but some people are so bold that they carry TVs, pianos and luxury mattresses out of their room.

Embracing The Physical And Emotional Scars Of Cancer

Vinesha Ramasamy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma as a teen, and says she felt like her leg was "deformed" after enduring multiple surgeries. Ramasamy shares how Justin Timberlake gave her the confidence to embrace her scars, both physical and emotional.

Mistaken Identity Saves Coyote Struck By Car In Manitoba

A coyote is expected to make a full recovery at the Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre thanks to a Manitoba man who rescued the injured animal thinking it was a large dog.

"Aladdin" Actor Mena Massoud Hasn't Gotten An Audition Offer Since Disney

Disney hasn't opened a whole new world for the 28-year-old Egyptian-Canadian actor.

'I Have A Very Good Relationship With Trump': Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin maintains he still has a strong relationship with U.S. President Trump and his team after he and several other world leaders were caught on camera talking about the president during a NATO summit in London.

Trudeau Explains 'Jaws Dropped' Comment That Was Caught On Camera

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explains what he meant by his "jaws dropped" comment after he and several other world leaders were caught on camera talking about U.S. President Donald Trump at a NATO summit in London.

Elf On The Shelf: An Origin Story

Santa's favourite helper had a rocky start before he became one of the biggest icons of the holiday season.

Student's 3-Pointer Sends Crowd Into A Frenzy

Heritage Woods Secondary School student Reid Demelo’s buzzer-beater at a basketball game in Port Moody, B.C. had fans on their feet.

Fire Sparks Toronto Transit Chaos

Toronto commuters were forced to evacuate the subway tunnel Monday morning after a small fire erupted inside Dundas West Station.

5 Winter Driving Tips Worth Remembering

Don't leave car safety out in the cold. These tips for driving in the winter will keep you on the roads all season.

The 'Oprah Of Afghanistan' On Why Fear Is So Dangerous

As a child, Mozhdah Jamalzadah fled Afghanistan with her family. But as she grew up, she felt a lingering connection to the country. The Canadian pop singer shares her story of overcoming fear, fighting for women's rights and becoming the star of her own talk show in Afghanistan.

Alberta Teen's Heartwarming School Project Goes Viral

Olivia Brockoff didn't expect that a simple video project she did for school would resonate with people around the country. The 16-year-old filmed her classmates in Lloydminster, Alta. while telling them they were beautiful, and the results are very sweet.

Vancouver City Council Votes To Ban Plastic Straws And Bags

After looking for ways to reduce single-use plastics, Vancouver’s city council will ban plastic straws and bags.

Canada's Biggest Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us once again! Here are some of the deals you don’t want to miss.

Canada’s Power Ballad Queen Returns To No. 1

After 17 years, Celine Dion is back at the top of Billboard’s Hot 200 albums chart.

Vancouver-Raised Model Godfrey Gao Dead At 35

The Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while in China filming a TV show.

#DumpingDay Marks The Start Of Lobster Season In Nova Scotia

Dozens of boats are racing from the docks of Nova Scotia to take part in dumping day.