Orca calf is surfacing regularly in B.C. lagoon
A stranded killer whale calf is showing signs of regular activity as it breaches every seven to 10 minutes in a lagoon near the northern Vancouver Island village of Zeballos.
Environment
Apr 2
Ford government prepares next round of legislation to build 1.5M homes by 2031
Paul Calandra, who replaced Steve Clark as housing minister in 2023 after the Greenbelt scandal, said he expects to introduce his new bill “very soon.”
Politics
Mar 12
Air Canada says post-COVID ‘revenge travel’ slowing as profits fall
Air Canada says it lost $81 million in its first quarter, falling below analysts' expectations even as revenue and capacity ramped up.
Money
May 2
Halifax students frustrated, anxious over recent bomb threats: ‘Stop messing around’
Students in Halifax are growing weary after a number of bomb threats made against local schools in recent days. There were eight threats made against school in April alone.
Canada
May 1
Nylander’s status for Maple Leafs’ playoff opener against Bruins remains unclear
William Nylander's status for the Maple Leafs' playoff opener remains unclear after missing his team's morning skate Saturday ahead of Game 1 against the Boston Bruins.
Sports
Apr 20
‘Tough series’: Vancouver Canucks advance to Round 2 to face Edmonton Oilers
For the first time since 1992, the Vancouver Canucks will take on the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL playoff series as the run for the Stanley Cup advances to Round 2.
Sports
May 4
‘Very disappointing’: Leafs announcer Joe Bowen slams fans for Game 3 showing
Toronto Maple Leafs announcer Joe Bowen has slammed the home crowd for the Game 3 of the team's series against the Boston Bruins, saying it was "very disappointing."
Sports
Apr 25
Calgary family welcomes refugees from Gaza at considerable expense
There was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids, finally welcomed his parents to Canada.
Politics
Apr 28
Tiny home residents in Kelowna hopeful for future
The City of Kelowna said it will be announcing a third location in the coming months that will see more tiny homes erected.
Canada
Apr 19
Invasive strep: ‘Don’t wait’ to seek care, N.S. woman warns on long road to recovery
A woman who had to be rushed into surgery after getting flesh-eating disease from invasive group A strep is warning others not to wait if they feel symptoms.
Health
Apr 26
Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for another round of negotiations regarding a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste.
Canada
Apr 21
Saskatchewan Science Centre celebrates 35 years with ‘Discovery Week’
The Saskatchewan Science Centre reaches its 35 year anniversary where a week-long of activities will be held including an adult science night.
Canada
Apr 23
Saskatoon Blades heartbroken after playoff run ends Tuesday night
The Moose Jaw Warriors outlasted the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 in overtime to advance to the WHL Final versus the Portland Winterhawks.
Canada
2 hours
Report on RCMP, government responses to mass shooting inquiry offers no evaluation
The federal-provincial inquiry submitted a final report last year that included 130 non-binding recommendations for change, half of which focus on policing.
Canada
May 1
Biden says U.S. won’t supply Israel weapons for Rafah attack
Biden, in an interview with CNN, said if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used, that have been used.”
World
2 hours
Moose Jaw Warriors and Saskatoon Blades set for do-or-die Game 7
After five overtimes and a series tied 3-3, it all comes down to Game 7 between the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Saskatoon Blades.
Sports
May 6
Delivery issue: Why Canada Post ‘must change’ to avoid collapse
Canada Post reported a sixth consecutive annual loss in 2023, prompting the Crown corporation to acknowledge its current business model is not working.
Canada
May 7
N.S. mom calls for better ultrasound access after private clinic reveals twins
A Halifax mother is calling for better access to hospital ultrasounds after she recently discovered she was having twins while receiving private care.
Health
Apr 27
Former world champion free diver becomes B.C. 911 operator
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank trained actors for underwater scenes including Tom Cruise and Margot Robbie. But during the pandemic, she decided to pivot her career into dispatch.
Canada
Apr 15
The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13
The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.
Canada
Apr 14