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26-year-old man drowns at North Vancouver’s Rice Lake
A 26-year-old man has died after drowning at North Vancouver’s Rice Lake on Saturday.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan Forest Task Force cleans up illegal dumping site
Members of the Okanagan Forest Task Force are taking matters into their own hands, cleaning up a road that’s been an area of concern in recent years.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg’s Smitty’s tracks down viral sign creator from Jays game
Winnipegger Howie Prociuk got quite the surprise after last Friday’s Blue Jays game when a picture of him at the game went somewhat viral via Winnipeg’s Smitty’s re…
04 Jun 2023 | Sports -
Police investigating after man arrives at Toronto hospital with gunshot wound
Investigators in Toronto are working to piece together what happened on Sunday morning after someone walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Base jumper rescued off Stawamus Chief face in Squamish
A major rescue ended successfully in Squamish, B.C., Saturday afternoon.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
‘A very close call’: B.C. man who fired revolver at VPD K9 sentenced to 5 years in prison
The suspect who got into a shootout with police in Vancouver last year has been sentenced to five years in prison for the incident which was a very close call for t…
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Want English services in Quebec? Prepare to attest in ‘good faith’ that you qualify
Seeking English-language services from various kinds of government services in Quebec just became trickier — and the latest change isn’t going over well.
03 Jun 2023 | Politics -
AI stocks like Nvidia are surging. Should you buy into the hype?
The blockbuster growth of stocks such as chipmaker Nvidia in recent weeks shows investors are excited about the potential of artificial intelligence, some experts s…
03 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Manitoba premier issues apology for centre for people with intellectual disabilities
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson formally apologized in the legislature Thursday to former residents of the Manitoba Developmental Centre, one of the country’s la…
02 Jun 2023 | Politics -
Debt ceiling and spending bill passes U.S. House, clearing major hurdle
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the consequential legislation package that suspends the debt ceiling while cutting government spending, cleari…
01 Jun 2023 | Economy -
Alberta election: Danielle Smith’s UCP to form next government after tight race
Danielle Smith will continue as premier of Alberta after a United Conservative Party win in the provincial election.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
Alberta election: NDP makes gains, UCP Cabinet to look ‘very different’
The Alberta NDP was able to make significant gains in the provincial election Monday night, but not enough to form government.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
NDP, UCP split Lethbridge in Alberta election
The provincial political landscape in Lethbridge is going unchanged in the 2023 Alberta provincial election.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
Alberta election: Trudeau congratulates Smith for 2nd term as premier
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Danielle Smith Tuesday for her second term as premier of Alberta following a closely fought election win.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
How Nova Scotians are showing heroism and kindness amid devastating wildfires
As a wildfire outside Halifax continues to burn out of control, stories of kindness and heroism are being revealed.
30 May 2023 | Canada -
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points as price of oil falls
Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 200 points as the price of oil fell and losses in the energy and base metal stocks helped lead the way lower.
30 May 2023 | Economy -
Shopify layoffs: Company faces class action over severance offers
A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.
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S&P/TSX composite makes modest gain Monday, U.S. markets closed for long weekend
Canada’s main stock index ticked upwards Monday, with broad-based gains led by battery metals and energy stock as U.S. markets were closed for a long weekend south …
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Groundbreaking gene therapy gives the gift of sight to Quebec child
Two retinologist surgeons at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital ophthalmology clinic in Montreal have performed groundbreaking gene therapy on an 11-year-old boy.
30 May 2023 | Health -
Conservative motion to condemn Liberals on safe drug supply fails in House
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has failed to persuade the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government‘s approach to fighting drug addiction.
30 May 2023 | Health -
Turkey’s Erdogan faces economic, earthquake recovery test after re-election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a mandate to rule until 2028, securing five more years as leader of a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that p…
29 May 2023 | Politics -
BC SPCA pet food banks struggle to keep up with rising demand
An increase in demand and an early start to the wildfire season in British Columbia have the BC SPCA struggling to stock its pet food banks.
28 May 2023 | Canada -
Canada’s banks are guarding against bad loans. What this means for your money
Nestled in the balance sheets of Canada’s biggest banks are fears that the economy is set for a rough patch that could see more Canadians defaulting on their loans.
28 May 2023 | Economy -
Record turnout as thousands of bikers rally at Polo Park for 15th annual Ride for Dad
Thousands of motorcycles flooded into Polo Park on Saturday morning for the 15th annual Ride for Dad and according to organizers of the event, it was a record turno…
28 May 2023 | Canada -
Alberta election: How close will the election be in Calgary?
Polls in Calgary are expected to be tight, and voters are already feeling the heat.
28 May 2023 | Politics -
Turning potato peels into yoga pants? Yes, Ontario researchers want to do that
Researchers in Ontario say they are working on plans to turn food waste, such as potato peels and corn stalks, into plastic and nylon that can be used to create eve…
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Man wanted on weapons charges known to frequent Peterborough area
A man known to frequent the Peterborough area is wanted for a number of charges.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Safe sport reform is just getting started. But are some sports more prone to abuse?
The work done so far to raise standards and tackle abuse in sports isn’t the end of the story.
26 May 2023 | Sports -
Interior Health issues alert for street drug in Kelowna
Interior Health has issued an alert for a street drug in Kelowna.
26 May 2023 | Health -
Alberta election: ‘Steady stream’ of voters hitting advance polls in Lethbridge
Advance voting is proving a popular choice for Alberta voters during the 2023 provincial election and Lethbridge is no exception.
26 May 2023 | Politics -
Kingston, Ont. residents frustrated over halted sewage expansion project
Kingston residents voiced their frustration Wednesday night during a briefing on plans to resume infrastructure work along Front Road and King Street.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
First look at revamped Saskatchewan Rattlers afforded at training camp
With less than a week to go before their first game of the 2023 Canadian Elite Basketball League season, the Saskatchewan Rattlers are a work in progress according …
26 May 2023 | Sports -
Suspect sought in $75,000 fraud case involving stolen credit, debit cards in Burnaby
Police are searching for the suspect in a fraud case that left a victim $75,000 in the red late last year.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Edmonton festival organizers optimistic for record year despite challenges
It’s that time of year again when Edmonton — also known as Canada’s “festival city” — is gearing up for another fun-filled summer.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Penticton, B.C. rainbow crosswalk vandalized 24-hours after installation
Less than 24 hours after a two-spirit rainbow crosswalk was installed in Penticton, B.C., negative comments began to circulate on social media and the installation …
26 May 2023 | Canada -
New resource helps college students find work, overseas study opportunities
A resource hub for students to find work and overseas study opportunities held a launch party Thursday on St. Lawrence College’s Kingston campus.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Lake Country art collector shares collection in art exhibition
Brian Gervais says the painting he is hanging on the walls of an old church in preparation for an art show saved his life.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Paralyzed man can walk again with new brain and spine implants
Gert-Jan Oskam, a 40-year-old man from the Netherlands, is able to walk for the first time in 12 years.
25 May 2023 | Health -
Canada’s intelligence sharing shortcomings exposed in Johnston report
Special rapporteur David Johnston found in his first report on foreign interference that Canada’s public safety minister does not have access to top-secret emails t…
25 May 2023 | Politics -
Military police watchdog to probe how case against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin was handled
The military police watchdog is launching a probe into how investigators handled a historical sexual-assault allegation against a senior officer who was a central f…
24 May 2023 | Politics -
Radio host finds home in B.C. after release from Hong Kong prison
Edmund Wan, recently released from a Hong Kong prison, says he feels at ease in Vancouver.
22 May 2023 | Politics -
Revolutionary health app by Canadian doctor on the brink of helping space missions
An app designed by a doctor at Charles-Lemoyne hospital in Montreal is dramatically improving patient care.
22 May 2023 | Health -
Biden to meet McCarthy on Monday as debt ceiling deadline nears
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet in person on Monday as the government races against a looming deadline to raise America’s debt limit …
22 May 2023 | Economy -
Bail reform will help, but not solve, ‘complex’ rising crime issue: minister
Canada’s justice minister is defending the government’s new bail reform legislation against criticism it doesn’t go far enough or may fail a Charter challenge, sayi…
21 May 2023 | Politics -
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BBQ season is here. How to stay safe as the risk of food-borne illness spikes
As barbecue season heats up across the country, a food safety expert is warning Canadians of bacterial hazards that may accompany the smoky aromas and sizzling gril…
21 May 2023 | Health -
Calgary police issue warrants to man allegedly threatening women on online dating sites
The Calgary Police Service has issued numerous warrants for a man who allegedly threatened women he met through online dating sites.
21 May 2023 | Canada -
Southern Alberta Blackfoot Resource Hub an urban cultural sanctuary
Since launching in November of 2022, the Blackfoot Resource Hub in Lethbridge, Alta., has ramped up programming catered to the urban Indigenous community.
21 May 2023 | Canada -
Edmonton air quality stalls May long weekend plans for businesses, families
Air quality in much of Alberta is staggeringly high as smoke from volatile wildfires sweeps across the province. In Edmonton Saturday the air quality was at a 10-pl…
21 May 2023 | Canada -
Calgary firefighters respond to house fire in northeast
Calgary fire crews responded to a structure fire in the northeast neighbourhood of Castleridge on Saturday afternoon.
21 May 2023 | Canada