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Australia had its worst flu season on record. Is it a warning for Canada?As Canada enters the early stages of influenza season, experts warn that Australia’s record-breaking flu outbreak may offer a troubling glimpse of what might come.HealthNov 28, 2024
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Australia passes world’s 1st social media ban for kids under 16The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram liable for fines for systemic failures to prevent children from holding accounts.TrendingNov 28, 2024
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As Australia eyes social media ban, why experts say there’s no easy answerAustralia has introduced legislation to ban youth under 16 from social media platforms, with no exceptions even for those with parental consent.CanadaNov 22, 2024
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Over 100 foreign trained pharmacists in N.S. 1 year after new recruitment programThe Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists launched the program for pharmacists from the United States, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand last December.HealthDec 6, 2024
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Australia proposes social media ban for youth under 16Legislation will be introduced into parliament this year, with the laws coming into effect 12 months after it is ratified by lawmakers, he added.TechNov 6, 2024
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‘You are not my king!’ Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia visitSen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and bones.WorldOct 21, 2024
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Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours while retrieving phoneWhile taking photos in Australia's Hunter Valley, Matilda Campbell dropped her cellphone into a tight crevice between two massive boulders, then tried to reach for it.TrendingOct 22, 2024
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Canada on track to be world’s 3rd-largest exporter of wheat in ’24-25 crop yearInternational data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Canada overtaking Australia for the third-place spot.EconomyOct 28, 2024
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Canada border agents seize more meth bound for AustraliaThe combined seizures from the docks, in the mail and at Vancouver's International Airport, total about eight million individual doses.CrimeOct 8, 2024
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Iranian hackers target critical sectors with ‘brute force,’ U.S., Canada sayThe joint advisory released by the U.S., Canada and Australia says the actors have targeted the health-care, government, information technology, engineering and energy sectors.TechOct 16, 2024
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2nd Australian teen dies, totalling 6 tourists dead in Laos tainted alcohol caseHolly Bowles, 19, had been in critical condition on life support following the poisoning in Laos, but she eventually died in a Bangkok hospital.WorldNov 22, 2024
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Former Piikani Nation councillor breaks silence on contentious Grassy Mountain coal mineFabian North Peigan believes an extensive impact benefit agreement must be created and upheld in the event the Grassy Mountain coal mine is approved.CanadaDec 11, 2024
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New staff housing at Big White expected to help with recruitmentNew staff designated housing has opened up at Big White which will help employees secure accommodation at the ski resort.CanadaDec 17, 2024
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Man arrested after drug-caked clothing, including cow onesie, seized at LAXSecurity officers discovered 71 pounds of clothing that had been soaked in meth and dried stiff inside two suitcases.TrendingNov 28, 2024
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How modern diplomacy is — and isn’t — like how it’s shown on ‘The Diplomat’Britain's deputy high commissioner to Canada says the hit Netflix show effectively captures what it's like to manage relationships with allies and prevent crises from erupting.PoliticsDec 29, 2024
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Health experts urge early flu vaccination amid concerns over low uptakeFlu season is near, and experts warn it’s time to act. With vaccine fatigue lingering, Ontarians are urged to get the flu shot to stay protected.HealthNov 21, 2024
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Where can you travel when your money doesn’t go as far as it used to?For the second time this year, the Canadian interest rate is dropping half a percentage point. What does it mean for those looking to get away on vacation?CanadaDec 11, 2024
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Family of Lyle, Marie McCann demand location of bodies as killer Travis Vader up for day parole'I think it's very important that he acknowledged his guilt. I think that's a critical component to becoming a full, active participant in our normal society,' said Brett McCann.CrimeDec 11, 2024
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‘End Game’: Taylor Swift kicks off final leg of Eras Tour in VancouverTens of thousands of ticket-holding Swifties descended on BC Place, joined by others downtown to swap friendship bracelets or just hoping to be a part of the moment.EntertainmentDec 6, 2024
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Prince George Swifties scramble after WestJet cancels Vancouver flightsSeveral Taylor Swift fans from Prince George had to make emergency travel plans after their flights to the Eras Tour's final shows in Vancouver were cancelled at the last minute.CanadaDec 8, 2024