Banff set to host its first-ever Mental Health Week
Banff will be hosting its first-ever Mental Health Week, which aims to fight against the stigmatization of mental illnesses in the Bow Valley.
Canada
May 3
The ‘hypotheses’ on why some Quebec students eligible for English schools opt for French
New data shows that about a quarter of Quebec students who are eligible for an English-language school, choose to pursue their education in French.
Canada
May 15
Bernard Hill, actor from ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ dead at 79
Hill's death came the same day the second series of the BBC drama “The Responder” was to air, in which he was a part of.
World
May 5
Cameron stays alive in Tournament of Hearts playoff hunt with win over Smith
Manitoba's Kate Cameron scored one in the 10th end for a crucial 5-4 win over Nova Scotia's Heather Smith in Thursday's opening draw.
Canada
Feb 22
Manitoba announces new support for families of MMIWG2S+
Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine says the $15-million endowment fund will directly support the families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit.
Canada
May 5
Fredericton tiny home community providing housing, opportunity
Rows of tiny homes — nearly 100 — line the 12 Neighbours Community. It took two years but after 96 tiny homes, the community is finally finished.
Canada
Apr 20
Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec
Dozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.
Health
Apr 26
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they're putting resources on standby.
Politics
Apr 5
U.S. Supreme Court considers Jan. 6 obstruction charges faced by rioters
It wasn’t clear how the justices would rule in a case that could affect hundreds of prosecutions related to the U.S. Capitol attack, as well as a charge against Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Apr 16
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.
Health
Apr 2
Trump’s hush-money trial to begin Monday. What to know about historic trial
The case will force the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to juggle campaigning with sitting in a Manhattan courtroom for weeks to defend himself.
Crime
Apr 12
2024 federal budget gets mixed reviews in Alberta amid housing crisis
On Tuesday, the federal Liberal government delivered its 2024 budget with promises to help young Canadians.
Canada
Apr 16
Total solar eclipse: Where the best views in Ontario are expected to be
While a partial eclipse will be seen across much of Ontario, a total eclipse will occur on Monday in areas mainly along Lake Erie and Lake Ontario from Windsor to Cornwall.
Canada
Apr 5
Sask. government MOU has STF ‘cautiously optimistic’ about potential bargaining agreement
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte said she is cautiously optimistic after the government of Saskatchewan offered an MOU.
Education
Mar 28
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise
Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.
Health
Mar 21
Judge dismisses some of Trump’s charges in 2020 election interference case
A Georgia judge dismissed a few, but not all, charges against former president Donald Trump in the case alleging he sought to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results.
U.S. News
Mar 13
‘It will not be fine’: Winnipeg youth system needs revamp in light of increased crime, advocate says
A recent spate of violent crimes committed by Winnipeg youth -- with the youngest suspect only 13 years old -- is a sign that the entire system is broken, a local advocate says.
Crime
Mar 15
Winnipeg residents living with disabilities left struggling amid health-care support worker strike
On Wednesday, 160 healthcare support workers walked off the job at Ten Ten Sinclair, a housing development company in the city for people with various physical disabilities.
Health
Mar 10
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership
Naheed Nenshi is the sixth candidate to enter the race to replace Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley, which will conclude on June 22.
Canada
Mar 11
Saskatoon Blazers have repeat on their minds in Saskatchewan male U18 AAA final
Winning their first provincial title in over 30 years in 2023, the Saskatoon AAA Blazers are eager to repeat with a rematch against the Regina Pat Canadians in the SMAAAHL final.
Sports
Mar 22