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Haggis has always been kind of mysterious to Canadians
The influence of Scottish poet Robert Burns has endured more than 250 years after his birth and far beyond his birthplace.
Archives January 24
When 30 moose were on the move to Michigan
Thirty moose were crossing the border to Michigan, but it's not as if they were going to be taking the bus to get there.
Archives January 24
The helicopter-aided dog rescue that made national news in 1990
An icy frozen-over river was no place for a dog to be, though that's exactly what happened near Sorel, Que., in January 1990.
Archives January 23
Why some Alberta ski resorts faced their 'worst season ever' in 1982
In theory, it was the best of times for skiers, but the worst of times for ski resorts.
Archives January 22
When N.S. put a stop to video gambling at corner stores
Archives January 21
Garth Hudson, The Band's quirky and beloved musical jackknife, dead at 87
News Entertainment January 21

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Confluence Historic Park preparing events for Calgary's 150th anniversary

News Canada Calgary January 21

Moncton taking over ruins of historic rink destroyed in fire almost a century ago

News Canada New Brunswick January 21

Tom McVie, 1st NHL coach of the Winnipeg Jets, dead at 89

News Canada Manitoba January 21

2:46

20 U.S. presidential inaugurations in three minutes | Throwback

How Washington, D.C. prepared for the inauguration of Ronald Reagan

Archives January 20

Some glimpses of U.S. president Joe Biden on CBC from over the years

Archives January 20

When U.S. President Barack Obama was sworn in

Archives January 20

Former Canadiens player Marcel Bonin dead at 93

News Canada January 19

Why Canadian homeowners were seeking out wood stoves in 2001

Archives January 20

Trawling for trouble off the N.L. coast in 1989

Archives January 17

Lavish 2,000-year-old bathhouse revealed in new Pompeii excavation

News Science January 17

Filmmaker David Lynch, director of Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, dead at 78

News Entertainment January 17

Bob Uecker, 'Mr. Baseball' and Brewers announcer, dead at 90

Sports Baseball MLB January 16

Sharp barbershop opinions on the 'power hungry' political parties of 1980

Archives January 16

2:39

CBC Investigates

The painting that vanished — and the $11 million lawsuit alleging conspiracy and neglect

News Canada Toronto January 16

Flashback: Where the present meets the past

Archives January 15

When Walmart set its sights on the Canadian market

Archives January 14

19:32

How Canadian prime ministers stepped down over the years

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