Outgoing Gov. Gen. says criticisms levelled against her French abilities were...
Sunday, May 24,2026,08:00
Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the criticisms levelled against her over her ability to speak French were "unfair" and it ultimately did not impede her connecting with Canadians while in the role. .. read more..
Protesters rally against planned AI data centres in Vancouver
Sunday, May 24,2026,04:20
Hundreds of people marched through Vancouver on Saturday to protest two planned AI data centres in the city, raising concerns about the amount of water and energy such facilities can use as the region faces tighter water restrictions. .. read more..
Jury finishes 3rd full day of deliberations with no verdict in Dean Penney mu...
Saturday, May 23,2026,22:18
The jury is still out in Dean Penney's first-degree murder trial, after a full day of deliberations on Saturday with no verdict. .. read more..
Some Canadians from Gaza flotilla returning home after detainment by Israeli ...
Saturday, May 23,2026,22:03
Some of the Canadians who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza are set to return to Canada this weekend. The Canadians were detained by Israeli forces last week and reportedly abused in custody before being sent to Turkey. .. read more..
Search underway for missing newborn in Halifax
Saturday, May 23,2026,20:23
Halifax Regional Police say a search is underway in the Clayton Park area of Halifax for a missing newborn. Four people are in custody undergoing questioning related to the matter. .. read more..
South Korea's Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar ...
Saturday, May 23,2026,19:38
The South Korean submarine ROKS Dosan Ahn Chang-ho arrived off the B.C. coast on Saturday in a flashy showcase of Hanwha Ocean’s bid to secure Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine contract. .. read more..
Bruno Mars concert in Toronto cancelled on Saturday due to poor weather: Roge...
Saturday, May 23,2026,18:02
The first in a series of Bruno Mars concerts to held in Toronto has been cancelled, according to Rogers Stadium. .. read more..
Brush fire breaks out in Maple Ridge, B.C., forest
Saturday, May 23,2026,16:20
Crews responded to reports of a brush fire in the Rock Ridge neighbourhood of Maple Ridge, B.C., around 6:30 p.m. and worked overnight to contain it. .. read more..
Canada's John Gay set for debut marathon in Ottawa after serious injuries nea...
Saturday, May 23,2026,11:00
John Gay, a 2021 Canadian Olympian in the steeplechase, will toe the line for his debut marathon Sunday in Ottawa, something he and those close to him never dreamed possible as recently as a year ago. .. read more..
Site C dam naming met with disbelief in northeast B.C.
Saturday, May 23,2026,10:00
In a small log cabin along what used to be the Peace River in northeastern B.C., Ken Boon has amassed a half century's worth of memorabilia from protests to stop the controversial Site C dam. .. read more..
The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgi...
Saturday, May 23,2026,08:00
A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars. .. read more..
More Canadians are struggling with debt. But there is help available
Saturday, May 23,2026,08:00
More than 37,000 people filed for insolvency in Canada in the first three months of 2026, the highest number of consumer insolvencies since 2009. Experts say many people don’t seek the help they need. .. read more..
Woman presumed drowned in Kamloops, B.C., river identified as Kenyan immigrant
Saturday, May 23,2026,01:37
A friend has identified the 24-year-old woman who is presumed drowned in a Kamloops, B.C., river after her car entered it last Sunday. Benina Jepkoech, who was originally from Kenya, arrived in B.C. last year. .. read more..
Edmonton dog owner found guilty in fatal dog attack that killed 11-year-old boy
Friday, May 22,2026,22:59
An Edmonton judge has found a dog owner guilty of criminal negligence causing death after a fatal dog attack killed an 11-year-old boy in 2024. .. read more..
Job action averted as B.C. nurses reach tentative deal with province
Friday, May 22,2026,22:15
British Columbia's nurses won't be taking job action, after reaching a tentative deal on a new collective agreement on Friday. It comes after members of the B.C. Nurses' Union voted 98.2 per cent in favour to give leadership a strike mandate earlier this month amid stalled contract talks. The union's last agreement expired in March 2025. .. read more..
New protected marine reserve, larger than P.E.I., to be established on B.C.'s...
Friday, May 22,2026,20:47
The reserve is within the Great Bear Sea, a diverse marine ecosystem that covers more than half of B.C.'s coast and includes glass sponge reefs, salmon, killer whales and migrating humpbacks. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Advance As Focus Shifts To Iran Peace Talks Amid Oil Shortage...
Friday, May 22,2026,20:28
Canadian stocks ticked higher on Friday, extending the gains from the two previous sessions as investors watched the efforts on securing a U.S.-Iran peace deal against a warning by the International Energy Agency of crude oil shortages in a few months if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. .. read more..
3 dead after boat capsizes off Savary Island in B.C.: RCMP
Friday, May 22,2026,19:15
Powell River RCMP say three men are dead and two have survived after a boat capsized about 500 to 1,000 metres off the shore of Savary Island Thursday night. .. read more..
Canadian Market Modestly Higher; Technology Stocks Move Up
Friday, May 22,2026,18:36
The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory Friday afternoon, led by gains in technology, communications and utilities sectors. Slight optimism about U.S. and Iran reaching a deal to end the war in the Middle East contributed to the fairly positive mood in the market. .. read more..
Ontario Premier Doug Ford slams 'ridiculous' court ruling that bars clearing ...
Friday, May 22,2026,16:56
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a judge's ruling on Thursday that the Region of Waterloo cannot clear an encampment in Kitchener to make way for construction crews to work on a new transit hub is "the craziest decision I've ever heard." .. read more..
Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane
Friday, May 22,2026,16:34
Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement his company would remain independent and committed to sustainability and quality. .. read more..
Gold rush or red card? World Cup demand in B.C. uncertain with just weeks to ...
Friday, May 22,2026,14:00
With just three weeks until the June 13 kickoff for the first of Vancouver's seven matches, some indicators of demand like hotel bookings and ticket prices are flashing warning signs. .. read more..
Persephone boat from The Beachcombers restored after heavy damage
Friday, May 22,2026,13:00
A historic boat has been restored by members of the community and is back on display in Gibsons for everyone to enjoy. .. read more..
Bay Street May Open With Positive Bias
Friday, May 22,2026,12:55
Canadian shares may open with a positive bias on Friday amid reports indicating "slight progress" in U.S.-Iran talks. However, with Tehran reportedly insisting on keeping enriched uranium in Iran, the mood in the market is unlikely to be any significantly bullish. .. read more..
Halifax mayor says office had 'good laugh' over Regina ad
Friday, May 22,2026,09:00
"Halifax, you're not opening doors for me anymore" is the first line of a new social media ad targeting Halifax residents. It goes on to say, "It's time to move on" and links to liveinregina.com. Halifax Mayor Andy Filmore says he admires the "plucky spirit of it all." .. read more..
N.L. doctors fear app lets patients see 'catastrophic' medical results withou...
Friday, May 22,2026,08:30
Physicians are calling for a change to prevent patients from receiving tragic medical news alone, without compassionate support from a health-care provider. .. read more..
14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backs...
Friday, May 22,2026,08:00
More than a dozen Liberal MPs sent a letter to the prime minister at the end of April, before he signed the latest agreement with the Alberta government, to offer some recommendations — but also to express their unease with the situation. .. read more..
Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer
Friday, May 22,2026,08:00
Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels. .. read more..
This Ebola outbreak is particularly worrying. That doesn't mean it's a threat...
Friday, May 22,2026,08:00
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is concerning for a number of complicated factors, but there's no reason for Canadians to panic, say people who have worked in the region. The UN says there are 148 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, with two cases including one death in neighbouring Uganda. .. read more..
Soccer icon Christine Sinclair honours late mother in new short animated film
Friday, May 22,2026,08:00
Christine Sinclair's mother played an important role in the legendary Canadian soccer player's life. Now, Sandra Sinclair has an integral part in her daughter's short animated film, Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal, a seven-minute documentary about her life and career. .. read more..
Members of several First Nations searching for missing man in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Thursday, May 21,2026,23:00
Destiny Rae says she’s not leaving Thunder Bay, Ont., until she finds her partner, Kelsey Anderson, who was last seen in the northwestern Ontario city nearly two weeks ago. Anderson was last seen May 9 at Old Navy at the Thunder Centre shopping area and has not been heard from since. His disappearance comes just weeks after 23-year-old Ashlynn Bottle and 25-year-old Nodin Skunk of Mishkeegogamang First Nation were reported missing in Thunder Bay. .. read more..
Advocacy groups calling on RCMP to release more information on guns used in T...
Thursday, May 21,2026,22:58
Gun control advocacy groups renewed their calls this week for the RCMP to release more information about the firearms used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting that left eight people dead in February. PolySeSouvient and Danforth Families for Safe Communities say it's been 100 days since the tragedy, with important questions remaining unanswered, including the types of gun used and how the shooter obtained them. .. read more..
Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce
Thursday, May 21,2026,22:54
Intuit has laid off 17 per cent of its full-time workforce — or about 3,000 roles worldwide — as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI. .. read more..
Missing B.C. actor believed to be victim of homicide: police
Thursday, May 21,2026,22:28
Stewart McLean was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay on May 15. .. read more..
Canadian, U.S. authorities charge Ottawa man in cybercrime operation that inf...
Thursday, May 21,2026,22:09
An international effort to take down a far-reaching cybercrime operation has led to the arrest of an Ottawa man who now faces charges in both Canada and the U.S. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Advance As Optimism Over U.S.-Iran Peace Negotiations Increases
Thursday, May 21,2026,20:28
Canadian stocks moved higher on Thursday, extending the gains from yesterday's session, as traders watched the ongoing diplomatic process to end U.S.-Iran hostilities with positivity. The continuing blockade on the Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic capped the upward movement. .. read more..
Wealthsimple wants to expand its banking to kids and businesses
Thursday, May 21,2026,20:20
Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple is expanding its offerings for Canadian families, including accounts for children and teenagers, in a push to offer wider services to both consumers and businesses. .. read more..
Johnny Pauls, a WW II veteran from N.L., has died. He was 102
Thursday, May 21,2026,20:11
Johnny Pauls, a veteran of the Second World War from Newfoundland and Labrador, has died. .. read more..
B.C. names Site C dam after late premier John Horgan
Thursday, May 21,2026,19:00
The province announced Thursday the dam on the Peace River near Fort St. John is being named the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station. .. read more..
Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist faces 2 new sex assault charges after acq...
Thursday, May 21,2026,18:50
Former Kitchener, Ont., neurologist Jeffrey Sloka is facing two new sexual assault charges, weeks after a judge found him not guilty of 48 previous counts. Crown prosecutors are appealing those acquittals. .. read more..
Fans welcome Montreal Victoire home after historic Walter Cup win
Thursday, May 21,2026,18:44
The Montreal Victoire were met with chants and cheers from fans as the team arrived in Verdun following their victory in Ottawa. .. read more..
Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire ...
Thursday, May 21,2026,18:31
Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue. .. read more..
Jack Harlow Adds North American, U.K. Dates To 2026 Tour
Thursday, May 21,2026,18:19
Jack Harlow has added more dates to his 2026 "Monica Tour." With the addition of seven new dates, Harlow will be performing 24 shows in all during his North American and U.K. tour. .. read more..
Your slice of the bread price-fixing settlement is on its way
Thursday, May 21,2026,17:10
Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in 2018, Canadians who applied can expect to see either $49.11 or $24.11. .. read more..
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season expected to be below average, thanks to...
Thursday, May 21,2026,16:38
Thanks to the workings of an as-yet-to-form El Niño, the Atlantic basin is expected to see a quieter-than-normal hurricane season. .. read more..
Canadian Market Modestly Higher At Noon; Energy Stocks Move Up
Thursday, May 21,2026,16:08
After opening modestly lower and edging down further, the Canadian market climbed above the flat line Thursday morning, riding on gains in energy and utilities sectors. Concerns about Middle East tensions and the potential impact of higher oil prices on inflation and growth continued to weigh on sentiment. .. read more..
New AHL team in Hamilton, Ont., will be called the Hammers
Thursday, May 21,2026,15:36
Hamilton's incoming American Hockey League (AHL) team will be called the Hammers. The name and the team's logo were announced Thursday at TD Coliseum, where they'll begin playing in October. In March, the AHL's board of governors approved the Bridgeport Islanders' relocation from Connecticut to the Ontario city. .. read more..
Stellantis refreshing North American products — and building 11 new models by...
Thursday, May 21,2026,15:29
For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker’s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven “affordable” vehicles. .. read more..
Family of Brampton teen found dead in rural Saskatchewan devastated, searchin...
Thursday, May 21,2026,14:34
The family of a Brampton, Ont. teen are devastated and looking for answers after he was found dead near a remote Saskatchewan community, a Toronto advocate says. .. read more..
Supreme Court of Canada to hear B.C. challenge over mineral rights and DRIPA
Thursday, May 21,2026,14:08
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear British Columbia's appeal of a ruling that found the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the provincial mineral claims regime are "inconsistent." .. read more..