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Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTOntario touts $8.5B annual economic impact from Toronto Island airport expansion — but won't show the math
The Ontario government says expending Billy Bishop airport could provide an $8.5-billion annual economic boost by 2050. But weeks after first touting that claim, neither the province nor the Toronto Port Authority, which owns the airport, has provide...
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:39:36 EDTFlight disruptions and rising costs are upending summer travel plans. Here's what Canadians can do
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:39 EDT3 off-duty Toronto police officers arrested, 2 accused of sexual assault in Spain: Spanish police
Three Toronto police officers were charged while on vacation in Barcelona, a Toronto Police Service spokesperson said. Spanish authorities say two of the officers are accused of sexual assault causing injuries.
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:24:59 EDTWoman presumed drowned after vehicle plunges into North Thompson River in Kamloops: RCMP
Kamloops RCMP say a 24-year-old woman is presumed drowned after a vehicle entered the North Thompson River Sunday evening.
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:16:44 EDTN.W.T. battles 3 wildfires as season gets underway
The government says it is fighting three fires in the Northwest Territories, two of which are described as human caused. It says a human-caused wildfire in the South Slave region is under control.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:15:51 EDTEdmonton councillor wants to rename road near Alberta's legislature after pro-federalist movement
An Edmonton city councillor says he wants to ingrain the love Albertans have for Canada in a red-and-white street sign.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:53:24 EDTResilient Ottawa Charge comfortable as underdogs in Walter Cup final
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:11:41 EDTU.S. slaps tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms, claims growers getting unfair subsidies
The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply flawed."
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:31:15 EDTThinking of renting out your home short-term for World Cup? Experts say the extra cash isn't always worth it
Short-term rentals should be considered a formal business, financial planner Kelly Ho said, not a casual arrangement. This is not the same as family staying overnight.
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:52 EDTDocuments reveal Uber's behind-the-scenes lobbying in Halifax
Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore delayed a vote on stricter regulations just one day after meeting with an Uber lobbyist, and his approved motion for a review committee used language nearly identical to Uber's official statements.
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 EDTDoctors call for strong oversight as Alberta works towards public-private practice model
The Alberta Medical Association is calling on the provincial government to adopt dozens of safeguards as the province crafts regulations designed to allow physicians to practise in both the public and private systems.
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:08 EDTManitoba selling off shelved U.S. booze that's set to expire in fall
There weren't any lineups but there were mile-long smiles from Winnipeggers who took advantage of another sale of U.S. booze at Manitoba Liquor Marts on Monday — the first time the province has offered it up since December.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:39:22 EDTOttawa Charge staying confident ahead of must-win Game 3 on home ice
The Walter Cup final is headed to the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday night as the Ottawa Charge battle the Montreal Victoire in a must-win Game 3.
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 EDTThe Rockies have a people problem. Here's one potential solution
A plan known as "destination stewardship" is aiming to improve managing human use in the Bow Valley. It would formalize communication between all levels of government and different agencies in the region.
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:49:10 EDTCanada captures 3rd straight win at men’s hockey worlds with 5-1 victory over Denmark
Porter Martone had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby had four assists and Canada defeated Denmark 5-1 for its third straight win at the men's hockey world championship on Monday in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 EDTThe survival of small town cinemas: Some Alberta screens go dark while others reinvent the reel
For more than a century, movies have remained a popular pastime across the country. But as technology evolves and economies change, how are small-time theatres keeping up? And what's at stake if another rural Alberta town loses its downtown anchor?
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 EDTVancouver mansion owners sue neighbours over hedge removal
A lawyer who isn't involved in the case said he would prefer to see neighbours speak to each other over trees and hedges, rather than drag each other to court.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:36:55 EDTHabs and Victoire playing on the same day turns Montreal into playoff hockey heaven
What is Montreal like when the Canadiens and the Victoire are both in town for pivotal playoff matchups? CBC's Melinda Dalton went to both games to capture the city's hockey passion.
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:13 EDTIconic 125-year-old hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, razed by fire
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Westminster Hotel, aka the Pit. There were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings at this time. It was the town’s de facto living room, a 125-year-old institution where locals gathered a...
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:03:36 EDTNational lab confirms hantavirus case for Canadian cruise passenger isolating in B.C.
Canada's public health agency confirmed a positive case of hantavirus in a Canadian isolating in British Columbia after leaving the cruise ship affected by a deadly outbreak.