Vacation death: Cuba apologizes after Canadian family receives wrong remains
The Cuban government has issued an apology after the wrong remains were sent to Canada late last week following the sudden death of a Laval, Que., man on vacation.
Canada
Apr 24
Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacation
Faraj Allah Jarjour of Laval, Que. died suddenly in Cuba on a family trip, and his children say the wrong remains were sent back to Canada from Cuba.
Canada
Apr 22
Meet the ‘snowballs’: Snow leopard at Toronto Zoo gives birth to 2 cubs
When Jita's pregnancy was announced, the Toronto Zoo expressed some caution given that first-time pregnancies present challenges with large carnivores like snow leopards.
Canada
May 17
U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Omar Khadr, Canadian man once held at Guantanamo
The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions.
World
May 20
Green, Francis, Rodriguez to appear in triple-A
Three of the Blue Jays' relief pitchers have scheduled appearances with Toronto's triple-A affiliate as they recover from injuries.
Sports
May 17
N.S. man stuck abroad due to lack of available hospital beds ‘in our own province’
A Nova Scotia man who suffered a medical emergency while on an international trip is now stuck abroad after his family was told he can't come home due to a lack of available beds.
Health
May 1
Mama needs a break! B.C. bear drops cub to enjoy a backyard swing
In what seems to be a bid to take a much-needed break and have some fun, the mama bear spent a few moments trying to get into the swing.
Environment
May 9
Truck gets stuck under Langley overpass
According to witness Jean-Francois Pageau, the truck, which was carrying a cube van on a flatbed, stopped before attempting to go under the overpass.
Traffic
May 21
People caught on video trying to pull bear cubs from tree to take selfies
Another spring, another group of people getting way too close to bear cubs — this time in North Carolina.
Trending
Apr 19
‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories
Local musician Jiajia Li has created an exhibit called ‘Immigrant Story Project: Experiment No. 1’.
Features
Apr 11
Turner’s twin blasts power Jays past Royals 6-5
The Toronto Blue Jays rested all-star shortstop Bo Bichette and key relievers Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano weren't available, so it fell to Justin Turner to step up.
Sports
Apr 29
‘This is just the start’: Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Toronto FC 4-0
After earning a decisive 4-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps sit atop the Western Conference standings.
Sports
Apr 7
Ontario man faces charges after in-flight disturbance, assault on passenger plane: police
Police in Hamilton say they arrested and charged a local man for causing a disturbance on a Feb. 15 flight returning to Ontario from Cuba.
Crime
Feb 16
Cube van strikes pedestrian bridge in Stanley Park
A cube van struck the overpass on Stanley Park Drive almost in front of the Vancouver Rowing Club around 12:15 p.m. A witness said there was no apparent damage to the bridge.
Traffic
Mar 25
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.
Canada
Mar 19
‘Havana syndrome’: New studies find no major evidence of health impacts
Symptoms of the mysterious ailment have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.
Health
Mar 18
The rock star who defected to North Korea — and now regrets it
Rock is supposed to be about rebellion, kicking against the status quo, and breaking rules. But defecting to North Korea?
Entertainment
Mar 10
Battle between Quebec and Ottawa heats up over immigration targets
The Quebec and federal governments are locked in a battle over immigration targets, to the point some are calling for a referendum on the matter.
Canada
Mar 5
Haley suspends presidential campaign, leaving Trump as last candidate
Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision.
U.S. News
Mar 6
Toronto Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe after latest playoff disappointment
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the decision to fire Sheldon Keefe in a statement Thursday morning and said it will immediately begin the search for a new bench boss.
Canada
May 9