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Amanda Todd’s family joins U.S. parents in lawsuit targeting social media giantsTwelve years after her death, Amanda Todd's family is joining others in a lawsuit alleging the danger of harassment and extortion that drove the teen to suicide persists online.CrimeOct 27
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Moms share harrowing stories of online child sexual abuse to push for Bill C-63Six Canadian mothers are sharing their children’s stories of online sexual abuse in Safe Spaces, a new campaign by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection.CanadaOct 1
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Mother pulls daughters from Surrey school over student’s alleged violent outburstsParents of children at a Surrey elementary school are concerned about escalating violence they claim is being displayed by a Grade 1 student with special needs.EducationNov 29
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Wife of Calgary man killed in fatal pedestrian crash speaks out about crosswalk concernsThe wife of a Calgary man killed while crossing Elbow Drive in a marked crosswalk decided to speak out after learning area residents had been lobbying for lights to be installed.TrafficDec 6
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Polio is eradicated in Canada. Will vaccine skepticism usher in a return?Polio, a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death, has been eradicated in Canada for decades thanks to widespread vaccination efforts.HealthDec 18
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Toronto man pleads guilty to unprovoked fatal stabbing at TTC Keele stationA Toronto man who fatally stabbed an Etobicoke Collegiate Institute student at Keele subway station in March 2023 has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.CrimeNov 20
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Nova Scotia lifts stop-work order at Halifax Walmart where teen’s body found in ovenThe stop-work order covered the bakery department and 'a piece of equipment.' The store remains closed until further notice.CanadaOct 29
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Mother of teen victim in mass killing suing Manitoba’s child welfare agencyThe mother of a 17-year-old victim in a mass slaying in Manitoba is suing a child welfare agency for allegedly failing to protect the girl.CrimeOct 30
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Robert Roberson spared execution at the last minute by Texas Supreme CourtRobert Roberson's lawyers and advocates have long argued his capital murder conviction was based on junk science and a misdiagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome."TrendingOct 18
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Convicted Alberta killer arrested, released after allegedly skipping B.C. assault hearingA convicted killer from Alberta was arrested and released this week after allegedly skipping a sentencing hearing last month for a 2023 stranger assault in Richmond.CrimeOct 11
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Progressive Conservatives hold onto seat in eastern Ontario byelectionThe Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in eastern Ontario, though the result was much closer than the riding has seen in the past two elections.PoliticsSep 19
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‘I couldn’t stop crying’: Memorial grows for 5-year-old boy killed in homeA memorial of teddy bears has been growing on the lawn outside of a Quebec home where a five-year-old boy was found dead. A woman is facing a first-degree murder charge.CanadaSep 19
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Democrats highlight abortion stories at convention. Can they make an impact?The Democratic National Convention heard personal stories from women who faced restrictions on reproductive care, which advocates say will resonate beyond U.S. voters.U.S. NewsAug 23
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Pilot steals helicopter, crashes into hotel after attending party in AustraliaTwo guests at the DoubleTree Hilton in Cairns were rushed to the hospital and nearly 400 people were evacuated after a helicopter crashed into the hotel's rooftop.TrendingAug 13
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‘It makes it very hard’: Surrey Food Bank customers get less as demand rises againLast year between 16,000 and 17,000 people used the Surrey Food Bank every month. This year they are seeing between 20,000 and 21,000 people per month.EconomyAug 13
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Alberta woman who was born despite IUD suffering from rare diseasesAn intrauterine device is one of most effective forms of contraception, with less than one per cent chance of getting pregnant, experts say.HealthJul 14
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Minutes after checking into their B.C. Airbnb, this U.S. couple’s valuables were goneAs the suitcases were heavy and it was late, the couple decided to put these smaller bags in the Airbnb and go back to their car to get the suitcases.CrimeJul 8
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Snake that everyone thought was male welcomes 14 ‘virgin birth’ babiesRonaldo's 'miracle birth' is believed to be only the third occurrence in a captive Brazilian rainbow boa anywhere in the world.TrendingJun 25
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Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named Alberta NDP leader in landslide victoryAlberta’s New Democratic Party has found a new leader in former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi. Nenshi was elected with 62,746 votes.PoliticsJun 22
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Stigma, cyberbullying and hope centre stage as B.C. hosts suicide prevention conferenceThe city is playing host to the 34th annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, and one of the event's primary goals is to break down the stigma around a taboo topic.PoliticsMay 29