Hot air balloon crash kills 4, critically injures 1 in Arizona desert: police
The mayor of Elroy, Ariz., said the hot air balloon had been holding 13 people at the time of take-off: eight skydivers, four passengers and the balloon's operator.
U.S. News
Jan 15
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
Halifax Mooseheads owner on ‘unacceptable’ playoff exit, Jordan Dumais suspension
Peter Simon calls the Halifax Mooseheads first-round playoff exit 'shocking' and says next week there will be clarity on who will be leading the team moving forward.
Sports
Apr 11
The West Block – Episode 32, Season 13
Israel and Iran are engaged in an unprecedented back and forth of direct military strikes on one another. Those strikes have been controlled and limited, but could that change?
Politics
Apr 21
How much will 2026 World Cup cost B.C.? Unknown budget back in the spotlight
The B.C. minister responsible for the FIFA event in Vancouver says the province will provide cost update within the next few weeks. The last estimate was up to $260 million.
Politics
Mar 14
Meet an Ontario family who say they’re out of options for child care
Megan Saunders, 34, thought she was doing everything right to secure child care early on, but now she is finding herself in an impossible situation.
Education
Mar 15
B.C.’s budget mum on new schools, hospitals, but election-year announcements still to come
The province has allocated more than $18.7 billion in capital spending this fiscal year and has also given itself a $3.5 billion contingency fund for emergencies.
Politics
Feb 23
International students have mixed feelings about visa cap, say system needs review
Colleges Ontario says new visa cap is creating havoc as many international students already accepted into programs are now having their applications for study permits returned.
Education
Jan 28
Families come together at Regina’s Mâmawêyatitân Centre despite extreme cold
Despite -30 temperatures in the city, over 100 people came out to the Mamaweyatitan for family fun day.
Canada
Jan 13
New Year’s revellers ring in 2024, but war casts shadow over celebrations
Cities around the globe from New York City to Sydney, Australia celebrated New Year's Eve with fireworks displays, while ongoing conflicts cast a pall over celebrations for many.
World
Jan 1
At COP28, UN chief warns world leaders ‘Earth’s vital signs are failing’
International climate talks turned to a power game on Friday as dozens of world leaders took turns bemoaning the pain of an overheating planet.
World
Dec 1, 2023
Give Me Shelter: Alberta woman who fled abusive marriage now helps others at WIN House
As the 20th annual Give Me Shelter campaign begins, a woman who fled violence and now works at an Edmonton shelter is sharing her story in hopes it'll help others break free.
Canada
Nov 28, 2023
Most nearing retirement will need to make ‘significant’ lifestyle cuts: report
More than half of Canadians nearing retirement age will likely have to make sacrifices to their personal lifestyles as they exit the workforce, a Deloitte Canada report finds.
Money
Nov 29, 2023
Banksy’s identity: Elusive artist reveals his name in resurfaced interview
In a lost BBC interview from 2003, which recently resurfaced, the enigmatic artist Bansky was asked by a reporter to verify his real name.
Trending
Nov 21, 2023
Liberals are ‘running out of time’ heading into fall economic update. Here’s why
The Liberal government is caught between a slowing economy and a need to reverse its political fortunes with voters heading into the fall economic statement.
Economy
Nov 20, 2023
U.S.-China tensions on display as Xi arrives in San Francisco for Biden summit
Xi began his first visit to the U.S. in six years just after the U.S. secretary of state took a thinly veiled swipe at Beijing by stressing the need for freedoms and rule of law.
World
Nov 14, 2023
Abandoned travel trailers, drug waste, burning garbage found at Okanagan encampment
Burning garbage, dilapidated trailers, metal, human excrement and "tons" more refuse of varying origin are what those who tread into a South Okanagan encampment find.
Canada
Nov 13, 2023
Peterborough 2024 draft budget proposes tax hike of nearly 10 per cent
The 2024 draft budget will be presented to the city's finance committee on Monday. The goal is to have the budget approved and adopted by December 11.
Economy
Nov 6, 2023
Moderna can meet 2023 COVID vaccine forecast, unlike Pfizer: analysts
Around 20 million people need to be vaccinated with Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine for the company to reach US$2 billion in 2023 sales.
World
Nov 1, 2023
Prospective bidder on Trans Mountain sale calls for Indigenous ownership
The federal government begins its efforts to sell the Trans Mountain pipeline, some say ownership by Indigenous people is needed for reconciliation.
Economy
Oct 20, 2023