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..
Nixon goes to finance, LaGrange swaps health roles in Alberta cabinet shuffle
Thursday, May 21,2026,13:39
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reassigned about one-quarter of her front bench in Calgary on Thursday, including several key ministers. .. read more..
Alex Newhook fans turn N.L. bars into 'mini Bell Centres' during Habs playoff...
Thursday, May 21,2026,13:22
Hockey fans in Alex Newhook's home province have gathered in bars and set aside politics as their hometown hero has helped secure the Montreal Canadiens a spot in the Eastern Conference final. .. read more..
Bay Street Likely To Open Weak On Middle East Concerns
Thursday, May 21,2026,12:52
Lower Canadian and U.S. futures point to a weak start for Canadian stocks on Thursday. The mood in the market is likely to remain cautious amid uncertainty about Iran and the U.S. reaching a quick peace deal. .. read more..
Alberta to hold consultation sessions this year on future plans for dealing w...
Thursday, May 21,2026,12:00
The Alberta government has announced it will be launching engagement sessions this year as it develops a long-term plan to manage tailings ponds and mine wastewater from the oilsands. .. read more..
New Brunswick teen becomes first patient of improved imaging technology in Ca...
Thursday, May 21,2026,09:00
Molly Johnston, 14, is now recovering from spinal surgery that will help treat her scoliosis. She received care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, and in the process, became the first patient in Canada to undergo surgery that used an improved 3D-imaging machine, according to a news release from the children's hospital. .. read more..
What tech CEOs want from the new federal AI strategy
Thursday, May 21,2026,08:00
As the federal government finishes its delayed national AI strategy, some technology leaders in Canada are hopeful the new policy will resemble an industrial blueprint that illustrates Ottawa is serious about rolling up its sleeves to help the sector build in expedient fashion. .. read more..
Tribunal into missing Indigenous children and unmarked graves to hold session...
Thursday, May 21,2026,08:00
The Permanent Peoples' Tribunal will be in Montreal May 25-29 to investigate human rights violations related to missing Indigenous children and unmarked graves associated with residential schools. .. read more..
Abby Roque scores twice as Victoire blank Charge to become 1st Canadian PWHL ...
Thursday, May 21,2026,01:38
Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge. .. read more..
Grizzly feeding videos and black bear attack prompt bear safety reminders in ...
Thursday, May 21,2026,00:34
B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to avoid attracting bears into human habitat or luring them with food, after a pair of incidents in the province this week. .. read more..
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to pay $930K to 9 women after sexual as...
Wednesday, May 20,2026,23:35
Gilbert Rozon has agreed to pay $930,000 to nine women who accused him of sexual misconduct and has waived his right to appeal the Quebec court ruling that found he sexually assaulted eight of them. .. read more..
Gunshots fired at Cricket Canada president's house in Surrey, B.C.
Wednesday, May 20,2026,23:03
The home of the newly-elected president of Cricket Canada in Surrey, B.C., was the target of a shooting early Wednesday morning, the fifth estate has learned. .. read more..
B.C. man trapped upside-down in truck for 2 days rescued and hospitalized
Wednesday, May 20,2026,22:30
The man was driving on a remote forest service road Sunday when the vehicle rolled down a steep embankment. He remained trapped inside, unable to access food or water, until he was reported missing by family. He was rescued two days later and was taken to hospital in serious condition. .. read more..