Pope Francis to lead Easter Vigil after skipping Good Friday for his health
Pope Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been battling respiratory problems all winter that have made it difficult for him to speak at length.
World
Mar 30
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine during Easter Mass address
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday.
World
Mar 31
Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily as health wavers
Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week.
World
Mar 24
Pope Francis says he will not retire despite health issues in new memoir
Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t suffering from any health problems that would require doing so in a new memoir.
World
Mar 14
Pope Francis unable to climb few steps as health problems take toll
Pope Francis was unable to get back onto his popemobile Wednesday, as lingering respiratory and mobility problems continued to take their toll on the 87-year-old pontiff.
World
Mar 6
Pope Francis names retired judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations
Pope Francis has named a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual touching against a senior leader of the province's Roman Catholic Church.
Crime
Mar 4
East Calgary road briefly closed after semi-truck collides with power pole
9-1-1 received reports of downed power lines at Memorial Drive and 36th Street because of a semi-truck at around 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday.
Traffic
Apr 23
‘Absolutely inspirational’: Canucks fan with ALS a symbol of hope
Jan Bruce has lived with ALS for more than 11 years. There's no known cure for the progressively degenerative disease, but that knowledge hasn't slowed Bruce down.
Health
May 2
‘Cowardly option’: Family of woman killed in Toronto hit-and-run want lengthy sentence
The family of the 29-year-old woman who was killed in a hit-and-run in Toronto two years ago is hoping the driver responsible receives a lengthy sentence.
Crime
Apr 20
Tiny home residents in Kelowna hopeful for future
The City of Kelowna said it will be announcing a third location in the coming months that will see more tiny homes erected.
Canada
Apr 19
Ontario government supports new youth wellness hub in Port Hope
The new youth wellness hub opening next year in Port Hope is one of 10 new hubs that the government is adding to the network of 22 hubs it has opened since 2020.
Health
May 2
Calgary businesses hope push to boycott Loblaw will divert shoppers their way
Small, local retailers hope a movement to boycott Loblaw stores will mean more business for them in the short-term and in the long run.
Consumer
May 1
Raptors hopeful for better ‘luck’ next season
This was supposed to be Scottie Barnes's season.
Sports
Apr 15
Toronto hopes new garbage bins will improve on problematic originals
Toronto is testing out new sidewalk waste bins to address longstanding complaints from residents who have bemoaned the messy and inefficient original designs.
Politics
Apr 25
Drumheller hoping to break record for ‘largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs’
The town of Drumheller is hoping to set a record for the ultimate prehistoric challenge on Saturday.
Features
Apr 27
Man in life-threatening condition after collision with hydro pole in Scarborough
A man in his 40s has been rushed to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries after his vehicle collided with a hydro pole in Scarborough on Saturday morning.
Canada
Apr 27
Toronto man poses as cop, sexually assaults minors after buying them drinks: police
Toronto police say they have charged a man who misrepresented himself as an officer online and then allegedly sexually assaulted victims who were underage after buying them drinks.
Crime
Apr 11
‘Slender Man’ stabbing: Woman who nearly killed classmate denied release
Morgan Geyser, now 21, had asked for early release from her court-sentenced 40-year commitment.
Crime
Apr 12
Advocates hope Alberta will follow other provinces and fund fertility treatments
Advocates are hoping the Alberta government will provide funding for fertility treatments in the province, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Health
Apr 23
Hundreds line up at Shein pop-up store in Vancouver
It was the opening day for a Shein pop-up store on Thursday on Granville Street — its first in Vancouver.
Canada
Apr 12