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
Construction industry concerned about plans to amend noise bylaw in Kelowna
While construction noise would still be allowed on the weekends, it wouldn't be as early.
Canada
May 15
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
Spray pads opening in Winnipeg on May long weekend, city says
As of May 18, kids and kids-at-heart will be able to get out and enjoy the relief from the prairie heat at spray pads around the city.
Entertainment
May 17
Planned track repairs to disrupt service at 2 LRT stations in Edmonton next week
The city said both University and Government Centre LRT stations will be closed from beginning of service on May 18 to the end of service on May 20.
Canada
May 9
‘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
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
Blue Jays’ Davis Schneider on why iconic moustache is resonating with moms
His batting skills have propelled him into the hearts of many Canadians. But Blue Jays' Davis Schneider says something else has recently resonated with a specific demographic.
Sports
May 10
Sentencing begins for Edmonton man who killed 7-year-old girl
The Edmonton man found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 death of a seven-year-old girl was back in court Friday for a sentencing hearing.
Crime
May 10
‘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
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
May 8
Oilers to start Stuart Skinner in net for Game 6 against Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers will start Stuart Skinner in net Saturday for a must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.
Sports
8 hours
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
May 8
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
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
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
Richmond fentanyl lab bust: Charges laid against 3 men
The 14-month investigation led officers to a house in Richmond in which the fentanyl lab was hidden. It was dismantled in April 2023.
Crime
May 16