‘FLiRT’ COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada. What to know about the strain
Canada's lull in COVID-19 cases faces a potential disruption with the emergence of a new family of subvariants, playfully dubbed the 'FLiRT' variants.
Health
May 10
Child under 5 dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario says a young child from Hamilton has died after being hospitalized for measles — the first such death in more than a decade.
Health
May 17
Tourism Lethbridge promoting local attractions this summer
Hospitality and front-line staff from local attractions received some valuable information about the tourist hotspots around Lethbridge.
Consumer
May 15
Lawn watering restrictions now in effect for Metro Vancouver
As of Wednesday, people living in the regional district are only allowed to water their lawns one morning per week in order to conserve drinking water for the summer.
Environment
May 1
Spy agency CSIS dealt with 24 harassment complaints against staff: Annual report
The chief human resources officer for CSIS says the number of investigations show more employees are placing "faith and confidence in CSIS’ internal grievance process."
Canada
May 15
Air Canada says post-COVID ‘revenge travel’ slowing as profits fall
Air Canada says it lost $81 million in its first quarter, falling below analysts' expectations even as revenue and capacity ramped up.
Money
May 2
‘It came from the sky’: Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field
Barry Sawchuk found a giant piece of suspected space debris, as shown in this handout image provided by Sawchuk, in the field of his farm located near Ituna, Sask.
Canada
May 14
Rate cuts in June or July? What economists are saying after the latest GDP data
Signs of a slowing Canadian economy puts more pressure on the Bank of Canada to pivot to interest rate cuts, according to some economists.
Economy
Apr 30
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing armed teachers, angering protesters
If the bill is signed into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year's deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Walmart reports another strong quarter as it draws in wealthier shoppers
Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday.
Money
May 16
RCMP boss says Criminal Code should change to address threats against politicians
Currently, invective directed at politicians does not meet the Criminal Code threshold for laying a charge of uttering threats.
Canada
May 12
Mica Miller: Death of pastor’s wife ruled suicide, but questions of abuse persist
Mica Miller was found dead of an apparent suicide two days after serving divorce papers to her estranged husband, pastor John Paul Miller.
U.S. News
May 16
Vancouver shooting fits trend of gangs recruiting inexperienced youth: Expert
Shots rang out shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday near Robson and Richards streets, in an attack that was captured on camera.
Crime
Apr 1
Quebec to invest $603M to protect French language. Critics say province has it all wrong
Critics say the province is relying on data that reflects the private sphere versus the public, and intends on using coercive measures to bolster and protect the French language.
Canada
Apr 30
Proposal would transform Rice Howard Way into licensed entertainment district
Edmonton's Rice Howard Way could be transformed into an alcohol-licensed, pedestrian-friendly area every Saturday starting June 1.
Economy
Apr 29
Indian PM Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech. Here’s what to know
Modi’s BJP has previously referred to Muslims as infiltrators and cast them as illegal migrants who crossed into India from Bangladesh and Pakistan.
World
Apr 23
Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims
Russia says it's seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
World
Apr 3
Spring is just around the corner. Should you get an updated COVID shot?
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued guidance for updated COVID-19 vaccines in the spring, specifically for Canadians facing elevated risk of severe illness.
Health
Mar 7
Canada is unblocking aid to Afghanistan but delay is ‘extremely frustrating’: advocate
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year, but some are concerned about the time it will take to develop the system.
World
Apr 27
Tesla’s net income drops 55% in first quarter amid falling global sales
The Austin, Texas, company said it made US$1.13 billion from January through March compared with US$2.51 billion in the same period a year ago.
Consumer
Apr 23