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Alberta coal mining opponents ‘exasperated’ after citizen petition cancelledOpponents of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains have some sharp criticism for Alberta's UCP government after being told to resubmit their citizens petition.EconomyDec 15
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Canada changes chemical regulations to curb illegal fentanyl, other drugsHealth Canada says it has amended the regulations for precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment used to make illegal synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine.CrimeDec 19
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Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in AlbertaCorb Lund says he's seeking the intervention as new coal mines could threaten land and water on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and affect the Prairies downstream.EnvironmentDec 8
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Country music star plans petition calling for ban on Alberta coal miningCanadian country music star Corb Lund is waiting to hear if his application for a petition against coal mining in the eastern slopes will be approved by Elections Alberta.EnvironmentNov 20
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New report urges action on Toronto’s youth homelessness ‘crisis’Covenant House says with more than 1,500 youth facing homelessness on a given night, more action must be taken to curb and prevent the issue.CanadaDec 15
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B.C. to target money laundering, fraud with new gambling regulationsBritish Columbia plans to bring in new gambling regulations in an effort to curb money laundering and fraud, including creating an independent gambling regulator.PoliticsDec 2
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Calgary man highlights mobility challenges caused by snow, ice buildupThe City of Calgary's snow plan schedules crews to clear wheelchair curb ramps and busy sidewalks within 36 hours of a snowfall, but that clock resets when the snow falls again.CanadaDec 5
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Best Amazon Canada Black Friday Deals to shop now!From L’Oréal’s high-powered blowdryer and Bioderma’s cult-favorite micellar water to CeraVe’s trusty pimple patches, these are the Black Friday Canada 2025 deals worth scooping up.The CuratorNov 28
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‘Stop arson before it happens’: Winnipeg officials working to curb firesMayor Scott Gillingham, representatives of the Winnipeg police and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, and other officials say they're trying to get ahead of the city's arson problem.FireOct 31
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Canada Post strike: Union loses challenge to last year’s back-to-work orderThe Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code does not violate the Charter and could not review the minister's decision to invoke it.CanadaOct 23
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Diane Ladd, TV and stage actor, dies at 89She earned an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for her turn as the acerbic, straight-talking Flo in 'Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.'EntertainmentNov 3
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Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human sufferingNEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but it won't be the end of civilization. He thinks scientific innovation will curb it, and it's instead time for a "strategic pivot" in the global climate fight: from focusing on limiting rising temperatures to fighting poverty and preventing disease.HealthOct 27
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On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doingBELEM, Brazil (AP) — For 30 years, world leaders and diplomats have gathered at United Nations negotiating sessions to try to curb climate change, but Earth's temperature continues to rise and extreme weather worsens.HealthNov 4
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UN authorizes larger Haiti ‘gang suppression force’ to curb violenceThe resolution will transform the current Kenya-led multinational force into a “Gang Suppression Force” with the additional power to detain suspected gang members.WorldSep 30
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Recipe: Six-hour braised lamb shoulderIf you are looking for an alternative to a traditional turkey for your Christmas meal this year, why not try a braised lamb shoulder?LifestyleDec 22
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Sentencing hearing held for Toronto school bus driver who struck and killed pedestrianIt was Oct. 9, 2024, when Anthony Phillips was driving a small school bus eastbound on Kingston Road with one passenger aboard before he struck and killed Rachel Turner.CrimeDec 17
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Alberta minister, new permanent chief medical officer of health eye renewed collaborationNew chief medical officer of health Dr. Vivien Suttorp and primary care minister Adriana LaGrange say they're looking forward to working together as the province enters a new era.HealthDec 19
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Edmonton police looking for driver that hit pedestrian in wheelchair and fledEdmonton police said a man in a wheelchair and another man walking beside him were crossing 123 Street when they were hit by a SUV turning left off 127 Avenue in the Calder area.TrafficNov 28
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York Regional Police officer charged with dangerous driving during Santa Claus paradeA York Regional Police staff sergeant has been charged with dangerous operation after a vehicle drove through a pedestrian trail during the Innisfil Santa Claus parade.CrimeDec 3
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Australia plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shootingAustralian authorities plan to ban symbols tied to extremism and certain chants after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured many more.WorldDec 20