Can Paris make the Seine clean enough to swim in for the Olympics?
Paris has spent about 1.4 billion euros on clean-up efforts in the Seine, but latest test samples still showed “alarming” levels of bacteria in the river.
Consumer
Apr 14
‘Bacterial vampirism’: Deadly pathogens attracted to human blood, study finds
Some of the world's most deadly bacteria exhibit a peculiar craving for human blood, a discovery shedding new light on the mechanics of bloodstream infections, one study found.
Health
Apr 16
Trudeau says situation in Middle East needs to be de-escalated
The G7 foreign ministers say they are supporting Israel's right to defend itself following reports of a suspected Israeli drone attack at an Iranian military base.
Canada
Apr 19
‘Dangerous’: Ontario lab closures would put lives at risk, workers warn
OPSEU says the proposed closures would close labs in Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Orillia, Hamilton, Kingston, and Peterborough.
Health
Apr 17
Cold weather, snow coming to Calgary starting Tuesday
According to a special weather alert from Environment Canada, a multi-day snow event will come after an unseasonably warm Tuesday.
Weather
Apr 1
Joly urges Israel to ‘take the win,’ not escalate after Iran’s attack
Joly told reporters in Ottawa that while Canada and its allies support Israel's right to defend itself, they are also "clearly pushing for a de-escalation."
World
Apr 15
‘Holy cow, that’s not possible!’ B.C. resident wins $1.4 million on slot machine
Greg Moroso of Kelowna was playing a progressive slot machine, called Powerbucks, at Chances Casino on March 22.
Canada
Apr 5
League of his own: Mackinnon breaks Colorado Avalanche’s single-season point record
The 28-year-old from Cole Harbour, N.S., registered two assists for the Colorado Avalanche during a 5-1 win on Thursday — wrapping up the regular season with140 points.
Sports
Apr 19
Winnipeg Jets first rounder Colby Barlow joins Manitoba Moose
Winnipeg Jets first round draft pick Colby Barlow joined the Manitoba Moose for practice on Wednesday after being reassigned from his junior team.
Sports
Apr 10
‘Means a lot’: Sidney Crosby hits 2 more NHL milestones with Pittsburgh Penguins
The Cole Harbour, N.S. native now also sits in 10th place on the NHL all-time scoring list, with 1,591 points. The Pittsburgh Penguins star also now has 1,000 career assists.
Sports
Apr 12
Snoop Dogg to perform in Halifax as part of ‘Cali to Canada’ tour
Music and entertainment legend Snoop Dogg will perform in Halifax later this spring as part of his 'Cali to Canada' tour. He's scheduled to visit 9 Canadian cities.
Canada
Apr 2
Historic aircraft, veterans on hand to mark RCAF’s 100th anniversary in Langley
Visitors had the chance to view engine startups and get hands-on with planes ranging from World War 2 bombers to cold-war nuclear-armed jets to the Snowbirds stunt planes.
Crime
Apr 1
Perfetti shines as Jets snap six-game losing streak with 4-3 win over Kings
Cole Perfetti scored two goals, including the game-winner with 6:55 left in the third period, and added an assist as the Jets picked up a 4-3 win over Los Angeles Monday night.
Sports
Apr 1
A school installed vape and sound detectors. Ontario says guardrails are needed
While Stephen Lecce defended the use of vape detectors in high school washrooms, he acknowledged the government might need to take a closer look at which devices are installed.
Politics
May 1
‘I will never go back’: Ontario family doctor says new AI notetaking saved her job
Ontario is piloting artificial intelligence software to help doctors take notes and reduce the paperwork they have to do. One doctor says it saved her career.
Health
May 2
Vape detectors with listening abilities installed in some Peel school washrooms
Vape detectors installed in some Peel Region school washrooms also have technology to listen for loud noises. One privacy expert worries the technology could expand 'dramatically.'
Education
Apr 29
Wild apartment brawl leaves 3 in hospital, 2 arrested, 100 outside in cold
A huge brawl in an apartment building in Montreal led to two arrests, three hospitalizations and the hours-long evacuation of 100 people in the middle of an overnight storm.
Canada
Mar 10
Ford faces dissent over decision to create Ottawa office led by defeated candidate
Doug Ford hasn't said how much a defeated byelection candidate is getting paid to lead a new office in Ottawa. One member of his party said the office is 'not a great idea.'
Politics
Apr 30
No more sick notes? Why the Ford government wants to eliminate doctors notes for illness
The Minister of Labour will table legislation that would prohibit employers from asking for a sick note for the three days of provincially mandated sick leave.
Health
Apr 24
Ford faces calls to apologize over Umar Zameer ‘heinous crime’ bail post
Zameer was acquitted on Sunday in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, who died after he was hit by a vehicle in an underground parking garage at Toronto City Hall.
Crime
Apr 24