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26 ‘low-risk’ Canadian air passengers may have hantavirus exposureCurrently, nine individuals in Canada in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia have been classified as high-risk exposure cases and have been directed to self-isolate.HealthMay 14
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First Canadian hantavirus case confirmed in B.C. patientOne persona has now tested positive for hantavirus. Nine people in Canada are classified as high-risk due to exposure to the rare strain of virus and have been self-isolating.HealthMay 17
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Ontario not currently testing asymptomatic people isolating over hantavirusAn Ontario couple who disembarked from the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena are isolating in Grey Bruce. A third who may have been exposed on a flight is in Peel Region.HealthMay 11
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3 Canadians isolating in 2 provinces over possible hantavirus exposureTwo Canadians who were aboard a cruise ship that was the site of a hantavirus outbreak are now in Ontario, officials said, while a third possible contact is isolating in Quebec.HealthMay 7
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7 more in Ontario told to isolate, considered ‘low-risk’ hantavirus contactsAnother six are isolating in Alberta and British Columbia, and remain asymptomatic for hantavirus, according to provincial health officials.HealthMay 12
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Canadian in B.C. hospital with ‘mild’ hantavirus symptomsB.C.’s top doctor is expected to provide an update on Canadians isolating after exposure to a rare hantavirus strain linked to an Antarctic cruise ship.HealthMay 16
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4 Canadians isolating from hantavirus cruise in ‘critical period’ B.C. top doctorFour Canadian passengers who were onboard MV Hondius during a hantavrius will fly to an airport near Quebec City where they'll switch planes to return to British Columbia.CanadaMay 10
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Hantavirus strain can spread via humans, WHO says as 62 more feared exposedThe World Health Organization has identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person, in passengers who were on the cruise ship.WorldMay 6
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2 arrested in Ontario-wide counterfeit licence plate investigationPeel Regional Police arrested two individuals in connection with counterfeit licence plates that are linked to multiple criminal investigations across Canada.CrimeMay 13
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Housemates find live frog inside sealed, store-bought salad bagThe group of friends who found the frog, named it Greg before releasing it at a pond near their shared house in Western Australia.TrendingMay 19
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4 Canadians from hantavirus ship will be monitored for 42 days, B.C. doctor saysDr. Bonnie Henry said that at no point during the arrival or transfer did any of the four Canadians come in contact with the public.WorldMay 11
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Toronto woman found guilty of manslaughter in death of 96-year-old mother, elder abuseJustice Jane Kelly stated that 73-year-old Eva Samonas, the primary caregiver for 96-year-old Vasiliki Atanasovksi, had a legal duty to her mother that she failed to perform.Crime5 hours
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Funding cut for B.C. non-profit that provides services for people with disabilitiesThe non-profit was launched a decade ago, based on research showing how social isolation can negatively impact people with developmental disabilities.EducationApr 16
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Canadian intelligence officers visit Quebec company after sniper rifles turn up in RussiaThe briefing took place after Global News reported in October that social media posts showed Cadex rifles for sale in Moscow and in the hands of Russian snipers.CanadaMay 12
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What is nihilistic violent extremism? The ‘new threat’ eyed by CSIS, policeA new report said CSIS has noted a growing trend of youth radicalization associated with violent nihilistic online groups like 764 and the Maniac Murder Cult.CanadaMay 8
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Manitoba could fine social media companies billions if youth ban not enforced: KinewPremier Wab Kinew said he's looking to ban social media for those 16 and under, but still did not specify when such legislation would be tabled.CanadaApr 28
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Man who shot 2 strangers 2 days apart in 2022 found guilty of first-degree murderThe 43-year-old, who faces a mandatory life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years, stared straight ahead from the prisoner's box as the judge read her judgment.CrimeApr 20
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China calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ as U.S.-Iran war drags onThe Chinese minister’s comments followed an earlier statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he was pausing his effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.WorldMay 6
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Experts explain the various faces of griefA few weeks ago, we explored the changing face of the funeral industry. But once the service ends, what happens to those left behind?CanadaMar 25
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Plant-based milk facility ‘haven for listeria’ before deadly outbreak: docsFood safety experts say the discernible details reveal "huge red flags" at the facility that should have alerted health officials to act sooner.ConsumerApr 17