Canadian News

Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings
New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targets the NDP's ridings.

Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Canada is sexy now, thanks to wave of romance books set in unlikely locales
The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy, sex-filled romance novel. But that's what bestselling author Carley Fortune has done with This Summer Will Be Different, and it's part of ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
After industry boom, Quebec distilleries fight for space on liquor store shelves
It's one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:00 EDT
'He averted a catastrophe': Parent praises bus driver after 18-wheeler fell from overpass above
A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below.

Sat, 18 May 2024 13:20:11 EDT
Squirrels caused 80 outages in Toronto last year, say hydro officials
Squirrels caused about 80 power outages in Toronto in 2023 after coming into contact with power equipment, Toronto Hydro said, after a squirrel-related outage in the city Wednesday affected about 6,500 people. 

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:48:40 EST
Wildfire evacuation order, alerts lifted in northeastern Alberta

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:10:01 EDT
Officials seize around $500K worth of baby eels at Toronto airport
Federal officials say they've made what they describe as a major seizure of baby eels after finding 109 kilograms of elvers at Toronto's Pearson International Airport earlier this week.

Sat, 18 May 2024 05:00:53 EDT
Eyes on the fries: Alberta snatches potato crown from P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island no longer produces more potatoes than any other Canadian province. Yes, you read that correctly.

Sat, 18 May 2024 17:03:13 EDT
Via Rail trains moving again after Kingston police investigation wraps up
Via Rail trains were halted in both directions Saturday afternoon due to a police investigation in Kingston, Ont.

Sat, 18 May 2024 07:00:00 EDT
New head of Alberta oilsands group wants clarity from Poilievre on industrial carbon pricing
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre needs to clarify where he stands on industrial carbon pricing, says the new head of major oilsands group that aims to bring the industry's emissions to net-zero largely through the construction of a massive carb...

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Critics slam review of Canadian forestry giant's sustainability credentials, asserting conflict of interest
Canadian forestry giant Paper Excellence won't have its sustainability certification revoked by the world's premier forestry credentialing body after a review — a process critics and experts say appears to have been rife with conflicts of interest ...

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Armed with new Canadian mark, shot putter Mitton chasing big throws on Diamond League circuit
Sarah Mitton of Brooklyn, N.S., returns to the Diamond League professional circuit this Sunday in Marrakech, Morocco, eight days after raising her women's shot put national record to 20.68 metres. She says her "entire focus" is on the Paris Olympics ...

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Couple says goodbye to beloved home on Quebec coast after erosion put safety at risk
Joanne Audet and Marcel Breton say they have lived an extraordinary life by the sea, but the coastal erosion along the shores of Maria, Que., has become too much for the couple.

Sat, 18 May 2024 12:00:00 EDT
WATCH | What are those plump pink statues popping up around Montreal?
A new public exhibition by a French artist is bringing colour, and smiles, to people in the city's downtown.

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Former home of Sir John A. Macdonald reopens with new exhibits exploring complex legacy
Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston, Ont., is set to welcome visitors with exhibits that seek to reconcile the role of Canada's first prime minister with the present and provide previously-silenced communities with a voice.

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 04:00:00 EDT
T&T Supermarket is more than just a grocery store — it helped me learn the language I resisted as a kid
For some, it is just an Asian grocery store, but to Bill Chow, T&T was a place that made him feel more connected to his Chinese heritage, language and culture.

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Ontario's first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk
An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt.

Sat, 18 May 2024 11:00:00 EDT
This woman's secret to turning 105? A walk and a cup of tea
People gathered at the East Preston Recreation Centre this week to mark the 105th birthday of Liza Brooks. She was born on May 15, 1919.

Sat, 18 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
What exactly are 'zombie' fires, and how are they affecting wildfires this spring?
The wildfire season is off to an early start in some parts of Canada — partially due to what are sometimes called "zombie fires" that have carried over from last year. Here's what we know about them.

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