Canadian News
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 ESTFord government could lose $2.8B over 5 years in online gambling bet, confidential report warns
As Premier Doug Ford’s government prepares to open up the online gambling market in Ontario, a new report warns its plans could see the province and municipalities lose out on hundreds of millions o...
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 ESTHundreds of air passengers flouted in-flight mask rules in 2021
More than 1,700 passengers refused to wear masks during flights on Canadian air carriers last year — a problem the union representing many of Canada's flight attendants says is getting worse.
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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST6 ways to recognize and challenge diet culture this year
It's that time of year again — when the chances of seeing an ad for a weight loss program, a fitness app, or a company that wants to help you transform your body are even higher than usual. Nutriti...
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:20:11 ESTIqaluit seeks alternate water source after recurrence of fuel odour issue
In an update posted to social media on Sunday, the city says the water that's been tested remains safe under Canadian guidelines.
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 21:12:17 ESTFabled water bomber once used to fight B.C. wildfires on sale for $5M
One of the most famous planes in B.C.’s history, a Martin Mars water bomber used to carry and drop vast amounts of water on wildfires, is for sale for $5 million.
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:40:10 ESTMissing man's family visits south Ottawa explosion site to pay last respects
Danny Beale, 29, is among the six people believed killed in Thursday's explosion at Eastway Tank, Pump and Meter Ltd. in Ottawa. His parents are remembering him as a devout family man who loved the ou...
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:41:52 ESTCoronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Jan. 16
Parents and teachers in four provinces are preparing for students to return to the classroom on Monday as the Omicron-fuelled wave of COVID-19 continues to spread.
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:10:40 ESTStorm could dump up to 40 cm of snow on parts of southern Ontario
Two of Toronto's largest school boards say all elementary and secondary classes may be conducted virtually Monday as the city braces for what Environment Canada calls a "significant snowfall" over...
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:17:31 EST'I want them to live on': Yukon residents remember loved ones lost to opioids, drug overdose
Vigils popped up across the Yukon Saturday to remember those who died from opioids or illicit drugs. Organizers are drafting a petition asking the territory declare a state of emergency.
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Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:54:30 ESTCrush of provincial aid requests makes Omicron wave unique for federal response: LeBlanc
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc says that unlike in previous waves of COVID-19, simultaneous requests for federal help from several provinces have put added pressure on Ottawa's res...
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 07:00:00 EST'Why has it taken 134 years?': First Nations in Manitoba, Ontario move closer to flood compensation
More than a decade after they began, negotiations on flood claim settlements between several First Nations in southeastern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario and federal and provincial governments app...
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:39 ESTArtists aim to make tattoos more inclusive by going back to traditional techniques
Hand-poke tattoo artists eschew electric machines in favour of just a needle.
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:37:17 ESTAlexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice, blazing a trail for women
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:50:20 ESTNunavut government confirms fuel found in Iqaluit water supply again
The Nunavut government has confirmed that traces of fuel have been found in Iqaluit's water supply, five weeks after officials lifted a do-not-consume order for the city's water.
Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:54:02 ESTRory Linkletter takes down 23-year-old Canadian men's half-marathon record
Calgary-born Rory Linkletter crossed the finish line eighth in 61 minutes eight seconds on Sunday in Houston to set a Canadian half-marathon record and eclipse Jeff Schiebler's 61:28 performance from ...
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:58:55 ESTWith hospitals overwhelmed, can Canada overhaul health care for the long term?
Two former health ministers say that there is no single solution to building a more robust health-care system for the long haul, but it does include more investment from the federal government.
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Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:00:57 ESTTsunami advisories issued for parts of B.C. as undersea volcano erupts in Pacific
The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede Sunday, while the extent of damage to Tonga remained unclear.
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 04:00:00 ESTCare providers say Ottawa takes far too long to pay for health services for First Nations kids
Some health care providers say bureaucratic red tape at the federal level is holding up vital therapies for First Nations children, causing some kids to experience further developmental delays and lea...
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:12:44 ESTVictims of deadly industrial blast remembered as 'good people'
Friends and family of the victims of Thursday's horrific explosion at an Ottawa tanker truck manufacturer are mourning the loss of their loved ones, while authorities continue to piece together what ...
Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:28:53 ESTCOVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from U.S. takes effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from the United States is now in effect, raising worries about future disruptions to the supply chain.