Contentious day centre, supervised injection site opens in Montreal neighbourhood
Measures to appease the fears of Saint-Henri residents, who have been vocal surrounding the supervised injection site, were visible on its first day of opening.
Health
Apr 15
Kingston, Ont. tourism businesses change plans with causeway shuttered
Since the LaSalle Causeway was shuttered indefinitely, local tourism-reliant businesses have been scrambling to make contingency plans if the closure goes through the summer
Canada
Apr 18
Plaza St-Hubert will be Montreal’s newest pedestrian zone this summer
This year, city officials say over nine kilometers of Montreal streets will be pedestrianized across the city and 2,100 businesses will be accessible by foot.
Economy
Apr 10
Total solar eclipse: How to enjoy totality in Kingston
The city has said it is expecting as many as 500,000 visitors for the eclipse, which means it won't be business as usual in Kingston on Monday.
Canada
Apr 5
U.S. couple likely dead after yacht hijacked by fugitives in Caribbean
Kathy Brendle and Ralph Hendry of Virginia have not been seen for over a week, and their boat was discovered abandoned on a St. Vincent beach.
World
Feb 26
London Knights select three players on first night of 2024 OHL Priority Selection
Four local players were selected and the London Knights made their first three picks on the opening night of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.
Sports
Apr 12
Poilievre blames B.C. decriminalization, drug policy for record deaths
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accuses 'radical activists, bureaucrats and pharmacists' of 'making a fortune' off of B.C.'s opioid crisis.
Canada
May 2
Gold watch owned by richest Titanic passenger sells for record-breaking $2M
The 14-carat gold pocket watch formerly belonged to the Titanic's richest passenger, businessman John Jacob Astor IV, who died during the ship's sinking.
Trending
Apr 29
Haiti’s PM resigns, paving way for new elections in violence-plagued nation
Ariel Henry presented his resignation in a letter released on the same day that a council tasked with choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet for Haiti was sworn in.
World
Apr 25
Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse
Major tourist destinations such as Montreal and Niagara Falls are expecting visitors from across the country, but eclipse chasers have a number of cities and towns to choose from.
Canada
Apr 1
‘Everybody’s just in shock’: Winnipeg apartment residents ordered to vacate over unsafe conditions
The City of Winnipeg has ordered residents of a Portage Avenue apartment block to vacate the building due to its unsafe condition.
Canada
May 9
London Knights beat Kitchener 5-1 at Budweiser Gardens to take 2-0 series lead
The London Knights have held the Kitchener Rangers to an 0-for-10 on the power play through the first two games of their second round series.
Sports
Apr 13
Daniel Sedin lifts Canucks over Sens in OT
The Vancouver Canucks are starting to look like contenders again as they continue to rebound from a disastrous 2013-14 season.
Dec 31, 1969
Rare tiger salamander spotted in Calgary backyard
Tiger salamanders are one of two types of salamanders found in Alberta, especially in the southern part of the province. While they are relatively common, they aren't often seen.
Environment
May 13
Toronto FC looks to make moves as transfer window closes
Toronto FC is in discussions to bring in a player and move another out before Major League Soccer's primary transfer window closes Tuesday.
Sports
Apr 22
Barge spills oil in Texas after hitting bridge, causing partial collapse
The bridge that leads to Pelican Island was struck by the barge when a tugboat backing out of Texas International Terminals lost control of two barges it was pushing
U.S. News
May 15
Castaways rescued from deserted island by writing ‘HELP’ in palm leaves
The three men, all experienced sailors, spent a week on a deserted island when their boat was damaged in the Pacific.
Trending
Apr 11
‘There is much more to do’: B.C. marks eight years of toxic-drug health emergency
Eight years after B.C. declared a public health emergency, Premier David Eby says the toxic drug crisis has had a "catastrophic impact" on communities.
Health
Apr 14
Haiti sets up transitional council to choose next PM in bid to quell crisis
The formation of the council was expected to soon trigger the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, but a new provision said he would step down when a new premier is chosen.
World
Apr 12
Judge says construction on massive CN Rail hub in Milton can continue — for now
The Federal Court of Appeal says work on a massive rail-and-truck hub in the GTA can go ahead pending its decision on an appeal of a lower court ruling that halted construction.
Canada
May 13