Canadians facing ‘pervasive motherhood penalty’ at work, report says
Nearly half of working mothers in Canada said they weren't satisfied with their employer’s maternity leave support and a third considered quitting their jobs, a survey shows.
Canada
Mar 15
Organizers hold ninth annual memorial for B.C. Mountie killed by impaired driver
Const. Sarah Beckett was fatally struck by Kenneth Fenton, who had alcohol, cocaine and marijuana in his system when he was evading police on April 5, 2016.
Crime
Apr 15
Kim Rudd, former Ontario Liberal MP and entrepreneur, dies at 66
Kim Rudd, a former Liberal MP who represented a southern Ontario riding, has died.
Canada
Mar 14
The busy, quick pace of overseeing air traffic in Penticton
“Penticton airspace can get quite busy and things happen fast and change quickly,” Rianne Stanway said.
Canada
Mar 9
Calgary woman celebrates special leap year birthday: ‘It’s a joy!’
Nicole Plesa was born on Feb. 29, 1992. So technically, by leap year standards, she's turning eight this week.
Features
Feb 28
Quebec mayors call for cultural shift following resignation of Gatineau’s France Bélisle
In an open letter Monday, Longueuil Mayor Catherine Fournier says it's time for a period of introspection, following the resignation of Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle.
Politics
Feb 26
Environmental and labour groups make plea for sustainable jobs bill to pass
Environmental groups and labour organizations are pleading with the federal government to end a political stalemate over its forthcoming sustainable jobs bill.
Economy
Feb 26
Canada’s EI system is ‘unfair’ for new parents, NDP and labour unions say
Using qualifying hours for regular benefits reduces what workers can claim in maternity and parental benefits, the New Democratic Party and a group of labour unions say.
Canada
Feb 15
Is fatherhood more appealing than motherhood? What new research shows
Overall, 51 per cent in the poll of young Americans said they want to enter parenthood, with another 30 per cent unsure, while 18 per cent said they did not want kids.
Canada
Feb 24
The best time to start planting your garden this spring
10 essentials to get your garden ready for the coming growing season and our meteorologist dishes on the best time to start planting.
The Curator
Apr 19
Top court rules on pregnant women’s benefits
The country's top court has ruled quickly and unexpectedly from the bench, siding with the B.C. Teachers' Federation in an employment dispute over maternity benefits.
Dec 31, 1969
Wildfires spark evacuation alert for Endako, B.C.
Evacuation alerts have been issued for properties near two wildfires burning out of control in central B.C., including the small community of Endako, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.
Weather
Apr 22
Concerns over aerial spraying of bacterial pesticide in West Kelowna
The proposed aerial spraying covers an area of 52 hectares with an additional 165-hectare buffer zone, according to a West Kelowna environmental group.
Canada
Apr 12
Winnipeg police arrest human trafficking suspect after tip from counterparts in Quebec
Police allege the suspect had transported the victim west to four Ontario cities and eventually to Winnipeg, preventing her from leaving hotel rooms and vacation rentals.
Crime
Mar 26
No people injured, cats rescued in Centennial-area house fire: Winnipeg fire officials
According to Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Services, no one was hurt in a house fire on Alexander Avenue Friday afternoon. The residents self evacuated and several pets were rescued.
Fire
Mar 30
Montreal to build new ‘sponge park’ to absorb rainwater
Montreal is planning to build its largest sponge park to date. The future green space is designed to absorb water following massive downpours.
Canada
Apr 23
Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction.
Politics
Apr 23
Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next week
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.
Canada
Apr 18
Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for another round of negotiations regarding a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste.
Canada
Apr 21
Penticton, B.C. health care teams receive international recognition
On Friday, local officials were presented with the official designation at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Health
Apr 5