New Brunswick man recalls decades-long wait to see total solar eclipse in hometown
Gregory MacIvor, now 56, first heard about the impending total eclipse when he was 11 years old and recalls his vow to witness the event in New Brunswick.
Canada
Apr 8
Blunt talk on military challenges is a ‘good thing,’ retired defence chief says
Retired Canadian military commanders say its a good thing current leadership is talking about resource and personnel challenges, and add that there is no easy fix.
Politics
Jan 7
‘Full circle:’ Former patient at Holland Bloorview returns as social worker
In a twist of fate, the Toronto woman ended up working on the same unit as one of her former caregivers. Now, she says her turn has come to give back.
Features
Jan 23
Student visa cap will ‘take a bit of pressure off’ rent prices: BoC’s Macklem
Governor Tiff Macklem says a limit on international student permits could help take pressure off soaring rents as the Bank of Canada wrestles with shelter inflation.
Economy
Jan 26
Mary Lou Retton says she was almost put on life support after health scare
Olympic gold medallist Mary Lou Retton says she faced "death in the eyes" while she was in the ICU being treated for a rare form of pneumonia.
Sports
Jan 8
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin under scrutiny for hospital stay secrecy
Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days to President Joe Biden and top officials at the Pentagon and the National Security Council.
U.S. News
Jan 8
‘State of chaos’: Man spends 5 days in hospital, speaks out on health-care crisis
A New Brunswick man who spent five days at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital says he saw first-hand the ongoing impact of the health-care crisis in the province.
Health
Jan 2
Growing concerns over ER capacity in N.B. and how it’s ‘busting at the seams’
One Fredericton man said his mother, who died last week following a battle with cancer, waited 16 hours before being seen by a physician during a recent emergency department visit.
Health
Jan 3
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
Canada’s population booms by 430K over 3 months. What’s behind the spike?
Canada came close to breaking the highest population growth rate in any quarter this July to September when it reported 430,635 new residents in the country.
Canada
Dec 19, 2023
Not too late to get flu, COVID-19 shots before Christmas: experts
With a record number of influenza cases recorded in Alberta, experts are recommending people get their flu shots.
Canada
Dec 15, 2023
Texas abortion permission case highlights ‘new normal’ women face amid ban
A Texas judge gave a pregnant woman permission to get an abortion, but the state's attorney general has warned hospitals they may still face legal consequences for performing it.
U.S. News
Dec 7, 2023
Relations between Toronto and Uber crash. What’s next for taxis in the city?
The San Francisco-headquartered company says responsibility for the sudden animosity sits with the city.
Politics
Nov 21, 2023
Haunted Canada: 14 creepy places that will scare your socks off
Check out these tails of creepy, unexplained happenings, coast to coast to coast.
Canada
Oct 30, 2023
Manitoba arts organizations feel the post-pandemic pinch
Local arts organizations say they're struggling due in large part to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
Oct 12, 2023
Doctors pull 8-centimetre-long live worm from patient’s brain during surgery
The 64-year-old patient had been complaining of diarrhea and stomach pain, fever, forgetfulness and depression.
Science
Aug 28, 2023
Winnipeg Jet Morgan Barron set to tee it up in PGA Tour Canada Manitoba Open
Barron will compete in the tournament on a sponsor's exemption. But will the fourth year forward be able to better Scheifele's team best score of 18 over 162 from last year?
Sports
Aug 22, 2023
Disability Pride Month: From sunflower lanyards to the flag of overcoming, what the symbols mean
During Disability Pride Month, people may come across a number of symbols they previously had not encountered.
Health
Jul 17, 2023
Senior officials had no reason to believe Mendicino was unaware of Bernardo transfer
Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo was transferred to medium-security La Macaza Institution, about 190 kilometres northwest of Montreal, on May 29.
Canada
Jul 11, 2023
Visiting Blue Bombers storm past Alouettes 17-3
While the Alouettes fought hard, grit wasn't enough to keep them in the game against arguably their toughest opponent to date.
Sports
Jul 2, 2023