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
Q and A: Lambton-Kent-Middlesex’s newest MPP Steve Pinsonneault
After his win, Steve Pinsonneault spoke with 980 CFPL to discuss his goals at Queen's Park, his time as a civic politician, and what comes next for the MPP-elect.
Canada
May 3
Saskatoon chocolate shop prepares for Easter amid looming price jump
A report by agriculture-focused co-operative bank CoBank said cocoa prices were nearly 65-per cent higher than a year ago, and New York futures prices were at a 46-year high.
Canada
Mar 29
Higher chocolate prices this Easter amid cocoa supply disruptions
Higher chocolate prices this Easter after bad crops on the other side of the world are just the latest example of disruptions in the food supply chain.
Consumer
Mar 25
Tension builds between Edmonton city council and union; CSU 52 strike 1 day away
The Civic Service Union (CSU 52) served strike notice Monday at 11 a.m. The union said the picket line will begin Thursday at 11 a.m.
Consumer
Mar 13
Big sales — and big layoffs. What’s roiling the video game industry?
The video game industry had one of its best years, setting sales records, but also one of its worst as studios fired thousands of employees. What's behind the turmoil?
Economy
Feb 21
A N.S. university tripled its international recruitment. Students say they pay the price
From 2019 to 2020, Cape Breton University tripled its efforts to recruit international students, before being forced to scale back as they couldn't find anywhere to live or work.
Education
Feb 27
Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closer
With Halifax’s deadline for residents to leave five homeless encampments just one week away, stress is growing among unhoused residents and volunteers.
Canada
Feb 19
Can your doctor dump you as a patient for going to a walk-in clinic?
Seeking prompt diagnosis at a walk-in clinic can be a benefit for patients, but this convenience can come at a cost for their primary physician.
Health
Feb 25
February heat: Why parts of Ontario could see record-breaking temperatures
Unusually mild weather is set to overtake much of southern Ontario on Friday with record-breaking temperatures possible for cities such as Toronto.
Weather
Feb 9
N.S. storm: Province requests federal aid after ‘massive’ winter snowfall
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province is asking for help after a historic winter storm blanketed much of the province in snow.
Weather
Feb 5
Kent County, N.B., residents concerned over temporary loss of acute care beds at hospital
Kent County residents are questioning a plan to convert acute-care beds at a local hospital to long-term or palliative care beds as New Brunswick wrestles health service shortages.
Canada
Jan 30
Alberta driver battles insurer Allstate over decision to write off vehicle
In November, a deer dahsed out in front of Alberta driver Mehmed Hujic's GMC Envoy. He's now fighting his insurer's decision to write off the vehcile.
Consumer
Jan 30
Enemy drone that killed U.S. troops in Jordan mistaken for American drone: report
U.S. President Joe Biden faced a difficult balancing act, blaming Iran and looking to strike back in a forceful way without causing any further escalation of the Gaza conflict.
U.S. News
Jan 29
1st U.S. lunar mission in more than 50 years rockets toward the moon
The first U.S. lunar lander in more than 50 years rocketed toward the moon, launching private companies on a space race to make deliveries for NASA and other customers.
U.S. News
Jan 8
‘Let’s do this’: Juliette & Chocolat bounces back after financial woes
Business is up and running once again at Juliette & Chocolat only a few months after all 10 of the brand's brick and mortar stores closed in Montreal.
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
Potential furniture import tariff hike could cause price spike
The Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance wants CBSA to investigate whether certain countries have been unfairly pricing their goods to undercut Canadian manufacturers.
Canada
Dec 26, 2023
‘Negative sentiment’: Ford government set aside $2M for Ontario Place advertisements
Government documents show the advertising campaign was set in motion 'in response to some early negative sentiment toward limited aspects of the plan.'
Politics
Dec 7, 2023
As colder, stormy weather hits East Coast, growing fears tent encampments are unsafe
The provincial governments in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador have been grappling with growing homeless encampments as the provinces face housing shortages.
Economy
Nov 29, 2023
‘Legendary’ Napoleon hat sells for $2.8 million at auction
The signature bicorne hat is believed to have been worn by Napoleon Bonaparte around 1810, while he was busy conquering Europe.
World
Nov 20, 2023