Aggressive sheep kills New Zealand couple, leaving community shocked
The couple. both in their 80s, were found dead in the sheep paddock on their rural Auckland rental property this week.
World
Apr 19
Gushue tops Hood 7-4 at world men’s curling championship
Canada's Brad Gushue kicked off the first of four straight two-game days Tuesday morning with a 7-4 victory over New Zealand's Anton Hood at the world men's curling championship.
Canada
Apr 2
People ‘bounced off the roof’ on Boeing Dreamliner that dropped mid-flight: passenger
At least 50 people were injured Monday by what LATAM Airlines described as a “strong movement” on the Chilean plane traveling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.
World
Mar 12
50 people injured by ‘strong movement’ on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
At least 50 people were injured Monday by what officials described as a “strong movement” on a Chilean plane traveling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.
World
Mar 11
Edmonton’s Marco Arop wins men’s 800 metres in Diamond League opener
Canadian runner Marco Arop won Saturday's men's 800 metres in the season-opening Diamond League meet.
Canada
Apr 20
Gimli duo defeats South Korea, remains unbeaten at curling mixed doubles worlds
The husband-and-wife tandem from Gimli overcame an early three-point deficit for their fourth straight win at the worlds.
Sports
Apr 22
Calgary riders train for world BMX championships: ‘Pretty cool feeling’
About 25 BMX riders are on track to take on the world. They’ve been selected to represent Canada at the 2024 UCI BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Sports
Apr 24
Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.
Canada
Apr 19
Enjoyed the solar eclipse? Here’s when and where it is happening next
If you can't get enough of solar eclipses after getting a taste for them on Monday — or feel like you missed out — here's a look at when it's set to again dazzle overhead.
Canada
Apr 9
Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament
The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.
World
Apr 16
Foreign interference a ‘huge challenge,’ French PM says during Canada visit
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said foreign interference is a "huge challenge" that requires countries to keep their citizens informed about the risks.
Canada
Apr 11
Canada urges Israel not to press ahead with ‘devastating’ Rafah offensive
In a joint statement with the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, Justin Trudeau said the impact of an incursion into Rafah would be 'devastating'.
Canada
Feb 15
Refuse a breath test? What Ontario drivers should know under new police mandate
If travelling through the Greater Toronto Area, drivers should know that the Ontario Provincial Police recently announced a new policy aimed at combating impaired driving.
Crime
May 17
Gushue loses 7-6 to Retornaz at world men’s curling championship
Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., said he was struggling with his rocks in the first half of the game.
Canada
Apr 1
New Zealander nearing end of cross-Canada run to raise money for kids’ cancer care
Jon Nabbs began his solo cross-country trek last May in Newfoundland. He plans to end his run in Vancouver on Feb. 29.
Canada
Feb 9
Gushue tops Ramsfjell to clinch playoff spot at world men’s curling championship
Canada's Brad Gushue clinched a playoff spot with a 7-4 win over Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway at the world men's curling championship on Thursday.
Canada
Apr 4
‘Body on display’: U.S. Olympians debate skimpy women’s uniform
Critics slammed the women's speed suit as sexist and needlessly revealing, while others pointed out that athletes can choose from a number of different uniforms, including shorts.
U.S. News
Apr 15
2-win day puts Rachel Homan at 8-0 and in a playoff spot in women’s world curling
Rachel Homan skipped the host side to a 7-2 victory over Japan's Miyu Ueno in the morning and a 9-5 win over Turkey's Dilsat Yildiz at night Wednesday to remain unbeaten at 8-0.
Canada
Mar 21
Could UNESCO cultural list help safeguard Indigenous heritage in Canada?
From Neapolitan pizza and Belgian beer culture to Arabic coffee, UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list protects globally cherished traditions. But Canada hasn't signed.
Canada
Apr 12
Billionaire who wants off Canada’s Russia sanctions list denounces Putin
The Canadian government alleges Igor Makarov benefited from Russia's "oligarchy system."
Canada
Apr 22
