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U.S. tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount EtnaThe 29-year-old man from Kansas was found and transported to hospital by helicopter crew after being struck on Sunday in a prohibited area on Etna's eastern slope.TrendingAug 18
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Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce now linked to 15 states: reportsMissouri, Nebraska, North Carolina Iowa and New Hampshire, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are linked to the outbreak.Aug 6
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Winnipeg Goldeyes eliminated from playoffs in two-game sweepThe Winnipeg Goldeyes were eliminated from the American Association playoffs with a 6-5 loss to Fargo on Friday.SportsSep 11
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Woman found guilty of negligent homicide in Super Bowl reporter deathShe was also charged with manslaughter in Adan Manzano’s death, a 27-year-old reporter for Telemundo, who was found dead in his hotel room days before the Super Bowl .CrimeSep 18
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Missouri lawmaker accused of attempting to plant cocaine on election rivalThomas Ross, 37, is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, according to The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri.TrendingSep 4
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Vancouver Whitecaps continue chase for historic fifth Canadian Championship titleThe journey continues Wednesday when the 'Caps host fellow Major League Soccer side CF Montreal in the first leg of a two-game semifinal series.SportsSep 1
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Saskatoon Berries secure first WCBL Championship with 2-game sweepAfter just three years in the league, the Saskatoon Berries took home the WCBL championship — and did so in front of a record-number crowd.SportsAug 17
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Train derailment in Regina rail yard under investigationA train derailment involving about 13 rail cars in Regina’s rail yard Saturday morning caused no injuries and posed no risk to public safety, CPKC says.CanadaAug 1
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Trump calls recent concerns about AI risks a “hoax” and a “SICK conspiracy.”U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”U.S. NewsSep 14
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Music was just saved from a copyright apocalypse by a American judgeA copyright infringement case brought by the reps of two of Jamaican producers threatened to upend an entire genre of music. Thankfully, the copyright apocalypse has been averted.EntertainmentSep 6
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Rod Stewart cancels remaining tour dates after undergoing heart surgery'I'm deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage,' Rod Stewart wrote.EntertainmentAug 12
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How Trump’s Canada-bashing is influencing other Republicans’ viewsU.S. President Donald Trump's habit of occasionally targeting Canada with crude insults has become much more common among rank-and-file Republicans in recent weeks.CanadaJul 27
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City of Calgary, Rocky View County sign partnership to accelerate Prairie Economic GatewayThe Prairie Economic Gateway is a major logistics and manufacturing hub planned for the city's southeast, in partnership between Calgary and Rockyview County.CanadaAug 11
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Rod Stewart postpones concert at last minute due to ‘medical procedure’Rod Stewart also cancelled a gig in Cleveland less than 24 hours after postponing his Sunday night gig due to doctors telling the singer 'to rest for at least 48 hours.'EntertainmentAug 11
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid salmonella outbreakThe voluntary recall comes after U.S. health officials said businesses should check their inventory for the recalled jalapeno peppers and not sell or serve them.U.S. NewsAug 11
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Calgary police officer shot, suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city parkA police officer was shot Monday in what began as a traffic stop but within seconds spiralled into a foot chase, carjacking and broad-daylight gun battle in a Calgary park.CrimeAug 10
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Canada took the trade war to Trump’s backyard. Americans didn’t careWhile the Canadian tariffs have undoubtedly inflicted economic hardship on some in the US, can that translate into a change in votes for President Donald Trump's Republican party?PoliticsSep 19
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U.S. salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos spreads in 27 statesThe jalapenos were supplied by California-based Coast Citrus Distributors, sourced from Mexico and served at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Qdoba and other restaurants.U.S. NewsAug 6
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Washington state fires force 67K to evacuate, destroy 700 buildingsThe Spokane-area wildfires were completely uncontained, said Courtney James, a spokesperson for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.U.S. NewsAug 3
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Train derailment in southwest Calgary sends several railcars tumbling into waterAn early morning train derailment caused more than a dozen railcars to jump the tracks, sending some of them tumbling into a southwest Calgary wetland.EnvironmentJul 13