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Teachers at Nova Scotia children’s hospital help patients keep up with schoolworkTeachers working full-time at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax say they're aiming to ensure patients don't fall behind on schoolwork during their hospital stay.CanadaAug 25
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Manitoba community begs for transparency on supervised consumption siteResidents fear the Manitoba supervised consumption site will bring safety concerns to the North Logan community. The Manitoba drug consumption site will open Tuesday at 366 Henry.Aug 11
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WestJet flight attendant deal includes 18% wage hike over 3 yearsThe Canadian Union of Public Employees says the deal includes a more than 18 per cent wage hike over three years, as well as new compensation for work done on the ground.CanadaAug 6
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First Nations launch challenge of Site C damA group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.Dec 31, 1969
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Manitoba experts address province’s missing persons crisisBeverley Courchene remembers her daughter as a bright, outgoing Anishinaabe with dreams and ambitions.CanadaJul 30
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Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?So far in 2026, there have been 34 earthquakes with a magnitude between six and 6.9, alongside 11 earthquakes above a magnitude of seven.WeatherAug 18
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Shelter lowers pet adoption fees as capacity issues push rescues to find solutionsMississauga's animal services shelter is holding an adoption event, with the fee for adopting lowered to just $25 for dogs and cats, plus applicable taxes and licence fees.CanadaAug 11
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Summerland residents return to neighbourhoods forever changed by the Bald Range wildfireFor many Summerland residents returning home after the Bald Range wildfire, the relief of getting back to their community is being met with a difficult new realityFireAug 19
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Could a vaccine intercept brewing colon cancer? Testing underwayDr. Stacy Norton was only seven years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages.HealthAug 6
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RCMP recover nearly 400 vehicles in ‘coordinated’ anti-fraud pilot programProject NoCargo targets transnational organized crime networks using fake or stolen credentials to purchase vehicles insurance policies, a press release states.CrimeAug 5
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Rural New Brunswick hospital fills general surgeon vacancies for 1st time in 10 yearsTwo new general surgeons have been hired at Upper River Valley Hospital (URVH) in Waterville, N.B., Horizon Health Network said in a news release Thursday.HealthAug 7
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Waterflow to Chestermere Lake temporarily shut off following upstream oil spillWater levels in Chestermere Lake, just east of Calgary, were expected to return to normal on Monday after the flow into the lake was paused on Friday due to an oil spill.EnvironmentJul 27
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Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle EastOil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.EconomyJul 29
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Complaint against New Brunswick lawyer’s use of AI part of growing trend: expertsThe Law Society of New Brunswick alleged that in April 2025, Denis Sawyer submitted a brief in which 10 out of 12 citations were fictitious.CanadaAug 4
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Cycling advocates urge stronger safety measures after Halifax man dies in ‘dooring’ incidentThe death of a 71-year-old Halifax cyclist who collided with a vehicle door is renewing calls for improved safety measures on the road.CanadaJul 21
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WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as strike deadline approachesIf a negotiated agreement on a new contract can’t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.CanadaJul 31
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Runners from botched Edmonton race may still qualify for Boston MarathonThe extra distance has led to uncertainty for runners hoping to use their times in Edmonton to qualify for other prestigious races, such as the Boston Marathon.SportsAug 20
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WestJet strike ends after tentative deal reachedGood news for the travelling public, the strike by WestJet flight attendants has ended after a tentative agreement was reached overnight.CanadaAug 3
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Small B.C. community surrounded by wildfires facing more ER closuresThe emergency room department at 100 Mile District General Hospital is closed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and is expected to be closed for the same stretch on Sunday.HealthAug 7
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Search for Parker continues in Calgary as Amber Alert expiresAn Amber Alert for the missing 11-year-old boy has expired, but the family is encouraging people to continue looking as the search for Parker is not over.CanadaJul 26