A Nova Scotia social worker's registration has been revoked by the provincial regulator after she was accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a transgender boy while living in St. Catharines, Ont., and Greenwood, N.S. Sherri Boyd first faced restrictions in July 2022 when the alleged victim filed a complaint with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers would not say where Boyd was working at the time the complaint was filed. Temperance Winger and her husband Cody took this photo before they attended the hearing of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers would not say if it also investigated Boyd, who was registered under the name Sherri Lynn Ashcroft-Boyd.

February 20, 2026 14:32 UTC

TLDRA large banner featuring Donald Trump's face was hung outside the U.S. Justice Department headquarters, symbolizing the Republican president's efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency. This move has raised concerns about the erosion of the department's independence from White House control. The banner, which displays the slogan 'Make America Safe Again,' has been criticized as an attempt to politicize the Justice Department, with investigations opened against the president's perceived enemies.

February 20, 2026 13:52 UTC

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering prepared remarks to the province in her first live address since May 2025. Smith is expected to focus on the issue of immigration, as a record level of newcomers entering Alberta has heaped new strain on the province’s health care and education systems. Her remarks come amid rising separatist sentiments in the province, with a referendum on Alberta’s position in the federation likely to come later this year. Watch her address live in the video above starting at 6:45 MT (8:45 ET). Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

February 20, 2026 13:04 UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday that it must reach a deal over its nuclear program or "bad things" will happen. "You can't have peace in the Middle East if they have a nuclear weapon." Iran has resisted making major concessions on its nuclear program, though insisting it is for peaceful purposes. Members of the Iranian Army attend the joint navy exercise of Iran and Russia in southern Iran on Thursday. It also wants Iran to give up long-range ballistic missiles, stop supporting groups around the Middle East and stop using force to quell internal protests.

February 20, 2026 12:57 UTC

At Great West, we gave our share directly to our local reporters, bringing their wages up for the first time in years. CBC used that money last year to hire another 30 reporters in communities across Canada, which is great. But covering communities that are well-served by local media just because CBC doesn’t have a presence there isn’t useful — if anything, it could make it harder for those local outlets to survive. And I really have a problem with them spending their government money advertising their expanded competition with community media. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementNational PostTim Shoults is vice president of Great West Media, a family-owned and operated community news media company serving 20 rural and suburban Alberta communities.

February 20, 2026 11:40 UTC





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February 20, 2026 11:18 UTC

The latest phase is expected to run until mid-March, at which point the sensors will be removed from the desks, Justice Canada spokesperson Ian McLeod said in an email. The timing raised concern among many Department of Justice (DOJ) employees that the sensors could eventually be used to track their compliance with the government’s return-to-office policy. According to the memo and a Justice Canada spokesperson, they are used to track workplace use for planning purposes only, not for attendance. Heat and motion together help ensure the information is accurate while remaining anonymous.”But despite their employer’s assurances, many Justice Canada employees simply don’t believe it. But he argued that it’s within an employer’s rights to track office usage and employee attendance, within certain limits.

February 20, 2026 10:48 UTC

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February 20, 2026 10:26 UTC

The first set of temporary classrooms have arrived after last week's mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, and the province says more are on the way. WATCH | Family weighs in on future of schooling in Tumbler Ridge: Students won’t return to Tumbler Ridge high school | Duration 2:36 The premier and school officials say students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., won’t be returning to class at the local high school after the mass shooting that left eight victims dead. Crews clear snow from behind Tumbler Ridge Elementary School, where temporary classrooms will be installed. LISTEN | Talking with kids about the Tumbler Ridge tragedy: Daybreak North 11:43 Talking with Kids about the Tumbler Ridge tragedy The South Peace Community Resources Society has shared a resources called "Talking With Your Kids About The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers". Counselling and trauma supports continue to be made available at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre until at least March 6.

February 20, 2026 10:21 UTC

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February 20, 2026 09:56 UTC

Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution. Smith blamed the shortfall on low oil prices and “out-of-control federal immigration policies.”While Alberta will need to make cuts, Smith said there will be no “drastic” slashing of social services. Immigration questionsOctober’s referendum will be held on non-constitutional and constitutional issues, the premier said. Setting up a one-year residency requirement before anyone who isn’t a citizen or permanent resident can qualify for provincial social support programs. The referendum announcement comes amid a signature collection drive to get a citizen-initiated referendum on Alberta independence.

February 20, 2026 09:21 UTC

The armed group piloted drones while rifle-wielding men, on the back of pickup trucks, roamed the area during the day, said the former Panuco Project workers. Vehicles with the Vizsla Silver Corp. logo are seen parked inside the Celmentina gated residential compound. The site, sealed by Sinaloa's state Attorney General's Office, is believed to be the place where 10 Vizsla Silver workers were kidnapped on Jan. 23. Vizsla Sliver's on-site management also dismissed, downplayed or mocked concerns from workers, said the former Panuco Project workers. The former Panuco Project workers told CBC News they've all worked for mining operations in different parts of Mexico that also faced the heavy presence of organized crime groups.

February 20, 2026 09:19 UTC

But on one November night in Lunenburg County, N.S., their two-legged quarry wasn’t a man, it was a bird — a big bird. Nicholas Barz was one of the Lunenburg District RCMP officers dispatched to look for an emu wandering around a back road at night. "They're pretty tall and they have pretty long claws and quite the beak on them so I was being pretty cautious. The officer said he tried herding the bird with his baton, but the emu had other ideas and took off into the woods. “I still haven't found out the correct way to wrangle an emu but maybe next time I'll have more experience," Barz said.

February 20, 2026 06:38 UTC

The past 10 years of Phoenix by the numbersNewsDuration 2:30CBC’s Priscilla Ki Sun Hwang breaks down the numbers behind the Phoenix pay system, which launched a decade ago. Since then, thousands of public servants have either been overpaid or underpaid.

February 20, 2026 06:26 UTC