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McGill University law professors hit the picket lines in push for better payLaw professors at McGill University were on the picket line Thursday, forcing the cancellation of classes during the first week of the fall semester.EducationAug 29
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Woman hurt in shooting, filming of Law and Order Toronto nearby forced to stop'Law and Order Toronto' had been due to film in Mississauga but an unrelated shooting that sent a woman to hospital with life-threatening injuries forced it to reschedule.CrimeSep 10
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Winnipeg researchers working on early detection blood test for colorectal cancerEarly detection of cancer can mean a better chance of survival. That's why researchers in Winnipeg are working on an innovative blood test to detect colon cancer.HealthSep 6
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Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists’ scope to include more minor ailmentsOntario is proposing to further expand pharmacists' scope by adding to the list of minor ailments they can assess, allowing them to administer more vaccines and order lab tests.HealthSep 16
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Never heard of eastern equine encephalitis? Cases are ‘likely underreported’Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but dangerous mosquito-borne virus that has a 30 per cent fatality rate.Canada4 hours
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‘A beacon of hope’: Sierra Leone bans child marriageSierra Leoneans living in B.C. are applauding the recent law that bans child marriages in the West African country, but are raising concerns about how it will be enforced.WorldJul 5
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Burn injuries from sizzling hot sidewalks? Yes, and it’s happening in the U.S. SouthwestSizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures reach new summertime highs in Southwest cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas.U.S. NewsJul 5
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Edmonton woman donates kidney to stranger, encourages others to ‘share their spare’An Edmonton woman donated her kidney to a complete stranger in hopes of giving them a better life, while she continues to live hers.HealthSep 13
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This chicken rides the bus to school. Now it’s been declared world’s smartestA chicken living on Gabriola Island has set a new Guinness World Record, not for her size, or for laying the most eggs, but for her intelligence.CanadaJul 3
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Sask. RCMP warn against impaired driving this long weekendProvincial statistics show alcohol plays a role in almost 30 per cent of fatal collisions each year in Saskatchewan. RCMP hope drivers will make good choice this long weekend.CanadaSep 1
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Winnipeggers should be cautious about new taxi scam, police sayPolice said people are putting fake taxi signs on their vehicles and going to busy spots, like mall parking lots, waiting for unsuspecting victims.CrimeSep 11
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11 last-minute birthday gifts for school-age kidsNeed a birthday gift for a weekend kid’s party? Here are 11 toys, books, and more to keep on hand and save you from a late-night trip to the store.The Curator2 hours
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Dave Grohl seems to take jab at Taylor Swift: ‘We actually play live’The Swifties weren't having it, after the Foo Fighters frontman seemed to insinuate that Taylor Swift doesn't play live at her shows.EntertainmentJun 24
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Saskatchewan to enhance cancer treatment safety through genotypingThe Sask. government, SHA, and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency are launching a genome testing program to improve the safety of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment.CanadaAug 13
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Canadiens want to be ‘in the mix’ for playoffs after years of rebuildingMontreal finished 32nd, 28th and 28th overall in the last three seasons, climbing from 55 points to 76 in that span.SportsSep 16
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CBSA plans to use facial recognition app to track deportations: documentsThe mobile reporting app would use biometrics to confirm a person's identity and record their location data when they use the app to check in.CanadaAug 16
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AI ‘early warning’ system shows promise in preventing hospital deaths, study saysAn AI early-warning system that predicts which patients are at risk of deteriorating while in hospital was associated with a decrease in unexpected deaths, a new study says.HealthSep 16
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Montreal wants to move day services from homeless shelter, citing ‘difficult’ cohabitationMaison Benoît Labre, located in the city's St-Henri neighbourhood, serves vulnerable clients who are either unhoused or dealing with addiction issues.CanadaAug 21
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Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demandScientists and entrepreneurs are working on ways to make more cocoa that stretch well beyond the tropics, from Northern California to Israel.WorldSep 1
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Nova Scotia launches take-home STI testing kit, a first in Atlantic CanadaNova Scotia is rolling out a take-home kit to test for sexually transmitted infections in hopes of reducing barriers to vital sexual health care.HealthAug 13