4-year-old rescued from under mud in Brazil after heavy rains kill at least 7
Mayors in the Rio de Janeiro state and Gov. Claudio Castro had alarmed residents of potential problems for the weekend since Thursday.
Weather
Mar 23
International artists’ visa fees to tour the U.S. rise by 250%. What it means
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250 per cent visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the U.S.
U.S. News
Apr 16
CUPE holds rally at Regina hospital on cost of living for health-care workers
Health-care workers gathered at the Pasqua Hospital to rally together and bring awareness to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis they currently face.
Health
Apr 19
Joey Votto homers in Blue Jays’ 5-5 tie against Phillies in pre-season action
Joey Votto homered in his first at-bat in the opening inning and the Toronto Blue Jays played to a 5-5 draw against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in pre-season action.
Sports
Mar 17
2 men from Chile charged after attempted bank robbery, crash into Ajax home
Durham regional police say charges have been laid against two Chilean men accused of attempting to rob a bank and then fleeing police and crashing into a nearby home in Ajax, Ont.
Crime
Mar 4
Gastrointestinal illness outbreak infects 150 people on luxury cruise
In response to the outbreak, employees onboard the Queen Victoria increased cleaning and disinfection procedures and isolated sick passengers and crew members.
Trending
Feb 9
Cabrera suspension trimmed to two games
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera will begin serving his suspension Tuesday night after his three-game ban was reduced to two games on appeal.
Sports
Apr 2
Blue Jays place four players on injured list
The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.
Sports
Mar 28
Rebellion Brewing celebrates International Women’s Day with SOFIA House
Over the course of eight years, over $50,000 has been raised for different organizations focusing on helping women and children.
Canada
Mar 8
Mane attraction: Tips for healthy hair, lashes and brows
When it comes to our collective obsession with being able to sprout, landscape and maintain healthy hair - the struggle is real. Read on for our expert tips.
The Curator
Apr 16
Lip rescue: It’s time to put these 10 popular balms to the test
Winter is a time of parched, tight, and even cracked pouts. Here are 10 of the most popular lip balms and treatments we tried throughout February's fluctuating temperatures.
The Curator
Feb 29
Junior hockey: Rockets win in OT, Vees vault into 1st overall
The Kelowna Rockets fumbled a 3-0 lead en route to beating Vancouver 4-3 in overtime, while the Penticton Vees now have 71 points, one more than Surrey.
Sports
Mar 2
Edmonton Valley Zoo howling with excitement over new wolves
Two new Arctic wolves arrived at Edmonton Valley Zoo from France and are set to enjoy the new habitat with the zoo's male wolf Tundra.
Science
Feb 16
Junior hockey: Rockets double up Blazers, Warriors fall to Bucks
In other junior hockey action on Friday night, Salmon Arm beat Prince George and Vernon downed Victoria despite being heavily outshot.
Sports
Feb 10
Former Blue Jays manager Williams dead at 80
Former Blue Jays manager Jimy Williams, who won 910 games over a dozen seasons with Toronto, Boston and Houston, has died.
Sports
Jan 29
Sum 41 final tour: Dates announced for Ont. band’s last-ever shows
The Canadian rockers have booked Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 30, 2025 as the last stop on a massive world tour that runs for the better part of a year.
Entertainment
Jan 16
Police response to Uvalde school massacre ‘a failure,’ DOJ report finds
A Justice Department report identified “cascading failures” in law enforcement’s handling of one of the deadliest massacres at a school in American history.
U.S. News
Jan 18
Junior hockey: Rockets rally to beat Oil Kings, Spruce Kings stun Vees
In B.C. junior hockey action Friday night, Kelowna overcame Edmonton while West Kelowna blanked Merritt, Vernon shut out Cranbrook and Salmon Arm lost in Nanaimo.
Sports
Jan 6
Junior hockey: Rockets down Blazers, Warriors roll past Spruce Kings
After downing Kamloops 6-4 Friday night, the Kelowna Rockets are back in action on Saturday night as they host the Calgary Hitmen.
Sports
Dec 30, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023