Ontario appeals judge’s decision to strike down parts of agriculture law
A justice struck down parts of Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, last month after advocacy group launched a Charter challenge in 2021.
Politics
2 hours
Amid bird flu spread, Canada boosts surveillance and testing at border
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle.
Canada
May 6
Canadians more likely to eat food past best-before date. What are the risks?
A new report found 58 per cent of Canadians said they were more inclined to eat food near or past the best-before date due to higher food prices.
Consumer
Apr 24
Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board
The victims were identified last year as 23-year-old Christopher Lavoie and 55-year-old Regis Lavoie, who were not related.
Canada
Mar 28
Listeria fears spur recall of T&T meat and vegetable products
Several meat and vegetable products from three companies are being recalled in Canada due to concerns over listeria contamination.
Health
Apr 29
Animal activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law unconstitutional
They argued the new law infringed on their freedom of expression because they could not tell the outside world what was happening inside a farm.
Canada
Apr 30
Upgrade your salad game: Fast and easy gadgets for better bowls
Chopping herbs, squeezing lemons, washing mushrooms…making a salad at home can be time-consuming. Here’s how these 13 gadgets can help you get your greens in this summer.
The Curator
May 9
Bird flu concerns over U.S. dairy cattle growing. Here’s what to know
A bird flu outbreak infecting dairy cows in the U.S. that has seeped into the country’s milk supply is under investigation, but the the WHO says the risk to the public is low.
Health
Apr 26
‘Immediately contact 911’: Police searching for man after woman found dead in Oshawa
Police are searching for a man after a woman was found dead at a home in Oshawa Tuesday morning -- a death officers have deemed suspicious.
Crime
May 7
Restaurant association head says “immediate action” needed to make workers, customers safer
Shaun Jeffrey says he's been involved in meetings with Winnipeg's mayor and Manitoba's justice minister over the last little while, but doesn't feel they're getting anywhere.
Crime
May 7
City of Calgary to implement 28 recommendations for safer downtown
The City of Calgary is going ahead with 28 recommendations to improve safety downtown.
Canada
2 hours
Atlantic Superstore defends use of plexiglass to prevent ‘organized crime.’ Shoppers unconvinced
New measures aimed at preventing shoplifting at Loblaws-owned Atlantic Superstore locations are stirring debate in the Halifax area, and beyond.
Consumer
Apr 22
18 amazing deals on pet stuff, just in time for Pet Month
Celebrate National Pet Month in style with these Amazon deals.
The Curator
May 8
Orphaned bear in Bralorne, B.C., is too old to rehabilitate, conservations officials say
Many animal lovers were eager to step in and bring the bear to safety, worried the yearling would not be able to survive in the wild on its own.
Environment
May 2
Ukrainian woman, 98, walks 10 km in slippers to flee Russian bombing
Lidia Lomikovska got separated from other members of her family, but pressed on with just a cane and piece of wood to support her.
World
May 2
Ontario commuters worried about rise in number of e-bikes on Go Trains
Concerns are being raised over the safety of having e-bikes on board Go Trains, which many UberEats bike couriers rely on to deliver food.
Canada
Feb 15
New safety officers set to begin downtown patrols on and around Winnipeg Transit
The patrols will initially focus on bus routes in downtown Winnipeg, with safety officers present on buses, on foot around downtown transit hubs, and in marked vehicles.
Crime
Feb 16
Lake Country aims to slow potentially deadly traffic on Highway 97
Lake Country's mayor is calling on the province to hand over some of the controls for the traffic that barrels down the highway that bisects the community.
Traffic
Apr 30
Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off in London, Ont.
The annual event, which runs from May 6 to May 11 this year, features education and messaging to help people prepare for an emergency before they happen.
Canada
May 6
Saskatoon landfill search begins in relation to Mackenzie Lee Trottier disappearance
Saskatoon police begin a landfill search in relation to the disappearance of Mackenzie Lee Trottier.
Crime
May 1