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Tropical storm Helene forms in Caribbean, but could hit Florida as major hurricaneHurricane watches were issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and a stretch of the Florida coastline, including Tampa Bay, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.Weather10 hours
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L.A. woman sentenced to 12 years in Russian prison for $50 Ukraine donationKsenia Khavana, a 33-year-old former ballerina, was convicted of treason after she admitted to donating money to a charity that supports Ukraine.WorldAug 15
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Sending Canadian ship to Cuba near Russian fleet was ‘carefully’ planned: ministerA spokesman for National Defence Minister Bill Blair's office said the visit to Havana's port 'was carefully and fulsomely planned.'CanadaJun 17
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Cuba welcomes Russian warships carrying missiles, calls visit ‘standard practice’The four Russian vessels sailed to Cuba on Wednesday after conducting "high-precision missile weapons" training in the Atlantic Ocean, Russia's defense ministry said Wednesday.WorldJun 12
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Canada’s military tracking Russian navy vessels visiting CubaCanada is monitoring Russian naval ships in Cuba with a surveillance plane and Royal Canadian Navy frigate, according to a statement.CanadaJun 13
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2 people in critical condition after northeast Edmonton apartment fireEdmonton fire crews were called to an apartment building on Hermitage Road and Huffman Crescent on Saturday night, where they were greeted by thick clouds of smoke.FireJul 14
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Bus carrying Canadian tourists crashes with car in Cuba, more than 2 dozen hurtAir Transat confirmed the bus involved in the crash was operated by one it its transfer partners and was carrying 38 passengers destined for flight TS715 to Montreal.CanadaJun 3
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Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to MoscowInsider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.WorldApr 1
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U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer saysThe lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.CanadaMar 19
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‘Havana syndrome’: New studies find no major evidence of health impactsSymptoms of the mysterious ailment have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.HealthMar 18
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The rock star who defected to North Korea — and now regrets itRock is supposed to be about rebellion, kicking against the status quo, and breaking rules. But defecting to North Korea?EntertainmentMar 10
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Bhavana Varma awarded Order of Ontario for bringing ‘new vision’ to social issuesBhavana Varma of Kingston is one of 25 Ontarians awarded the Order of Ontario for 2023.CanadaJan 2
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Cubans being coerced to fight for Russia in Ukraine through trafficking ring, Havana saysRussia, which has strong political ties with communist-run Cuba, has long been an important destination for Cuban migrants seeking to escape economic stagnation at home.WorldSep 5, 2023
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High-speed car chase yields arrest of wanted Winnipeg manWinnipeg police say a 31-year-old man is in custody after leading officers on a high-speed car chase through Winnipeg's North End in a stolen vehicle Friday evening.CrimeSep 23, 2023
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U.S. auto workers strike at all 3 Detroit auto makers for 1st time in union’s historyUnder the UAW strategy, workers who go on strike would live on US$500 per week in strike pay from the union, while others would stay on the job at full pay.U.S. NewsSep 15, 2023
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Hurricane Idalia forecast to hit Florida as ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 stormThe National Hurricane Center is warning of an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds in Florida in the next two days.U.S. NewsAug 29, 2023
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KFL&A United Way CEO to step down after 24 years at the helmBhavana Varma the President and CEO of KFL&A United Way says she plans to continue volunteering and helping several not for profit organizations in the community.CanadaAug 18, 2023
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Guelph police looking into theft of van from east-end businessInvestigators say the van was stolen from a secured compound and driven to Hamilton, where it was abandoned.CrimeAug 15, 2023
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Trump declared ‘food for everyone,’ then left restaurant without paying: reportsAfter shouting 'food for everyone,' Donald Trump reportedly left the restaurant in Little Havana, Miami, within 10 minutes, giving his supporters scant time to order anything.U.S. NewsJun 16, 2023
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U.S.-China talks to be held in Beijing months after spy balloon scuttled plansU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Beijing this month, U.S. officials said, after plans for the trip were postponed in February over the balloon incident.WorldJun 9, 2023