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
Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacation
Faraj Allah Jarjour of Laval, Que. died suddenly in Cuba on a family trip, and his children say the wrong remains were sent back to Canada from Cuba.
Canada
Apr 22
Ontario man faces charges after in-flight disturbance, assault on passenger plane: police
Police in Hamilton say they arrested and charged a local man for causing a disturbance on a Feb. 15 flight returning to Ontario from Cuba.
Crime
Feb 16
People caught on video trying to pull bear cubs from tree to take selfies
Another spring, another group of people getting way too close to bear cubs — this time in North Carolina.
Trending
Apr 19
‘Very special’ Calgary project shares newcomers’ stories
Local musician Jiajia Li has created an exhibit called ‘Immigrant Story Project: Experiment No. 1’.
Features
Apr 11
‘This is just the start’: Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Toronto FC 4-0
After earning a decisive 4-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps sit atop the Western Conference standings.
Sports
Apr 7
Cube van strikes pedestrian bridge in Stanley Park
A cube van struck the overpass on Stanley Park Drive almost in front of the Vancouver Rowing Club around 12:15 p.m. A witness said there was no apparent damage to the bridge.
Traffic
Mar 25
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.
Canada
Mar 19
The rock star who defected to North Korea — and now regrets it
Rock is supposed to be about rebellion, kicking against the status quo, and breaking rules. But defecting to North Korea?
Entertainment
Mar 10
Battle between Quebec and Ottawa heats up over immigration targets
The Quebec and federal governments are locked in a battle over immigration targets, to the point some are calling for a referendum on the matter.
Canada
Mar 5
‘Havana syndrome’: New studies find no major evidence of health impacts
Symptoms of the mysterious ailment have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.
Health
Mar 18
Haley suspends presidential campaign, leaving Trump as last candidate
Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision.
U.S. News
Mar 6
Small businesses in Sask. struggling as not many were able to pay back their CEBA loans
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses reported only half of small Sask. businesses were able to pay back their CEBA loans, but many others continue to struggle.
Canada
Feb 28
New Jays righty Rodriguez hopes to start this year
Newly signed Blue Jays right-hander Yariel Rodriguez drew a crowd for his first throwing session at the team's player development complex.
Sports
Feb 19
Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Rodriguez
The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.
Sports
Feb 9
Manoah’s return a key storyline at Jays’ camp
The Toronto Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the 2024 season while trying to erase the memory of their latest post-season exit.
Sports
Feb 14
Calgary man’s conviction in moving van death downgraded by Alberta Court of Appeal
In a decision released Tuesday, The Alberta Court of Appeal substituted Ronald Candaele's 2021 second-degree murder conviction with a lesser conviction of manslaughter.
Crime
Apr 9
Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., under boil water advisory due to main break
In a release from Halifax Water, the municipal department said that there is a possibility of unsafe drinking water for customers in the area following a water main break.
Health
Apr 21
Regina local businesses struggling to stay afloat after COVID-19
Some local businesses in Regina are struggling to turn a profit with rising costs of operating, CEBA loan payments and a lack of customers after Christmas.
Canada
Feb 6
Quebec artists demand more provincial funding, say many struggle to ‘work creatively’
Artists and cultural workers gathered on Thursday in front of the office of Quebec’s culture minister Mathieu Lacombe in Montreal.
Canada
Apr 18