Vaccines intended for N.S., N.B. to be diverted to Northern Canada
The federal government is diverting portions of vaccine shipments from at least two provinces to help supply Canada's north. Provincial health officials in Nova Scotia and New…
Pucks shatter, blades break: Alberta players brave cold for 252-hour hockey game
Brent Saik laughs when asked how 40 players competing in a multi-day hockey game, to break the Guinness World Record for the longest game, are handling the…
Hotel quarantine measures for travellers come into effect Feb. 22: sources
Air travellers landing in Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel, at their own expense, starting Feb. 22, according to government sources.Sources, who spoke confidentially because…
Vancouver woman waits as mom’s ‘miracle’ DNA goes MIA on way to lab
It wasn't until the last half hour of an extraordinarily long life that Florence Beytin was able to produce the DNA sample her family hoped might unlock…
Why geothermal is a hot trend in new condos
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more sustainable world. (Sign…
Denny Hamlin’s House Is Way Bigger Than You Think
Racer Denny Hamlin's house is "far more than a 30,000-square-foot man cave," per Charlotte Magazine. He quickly sped past design expectations and embraced a self-described "more modern,…
For homeless people trying to stay safe in pandemic, federal housing program is a lifeline, say advocates
In the past year, the word "stay" has been repeated over and over as Canadians have been urged — even ordered at times — by public health…
Why small businesses say they need Ottawa’s help to get some relief on credit card fees
The way Giancarlo Trimarchi tracks the numbers, you might think he was a sports fanatic scrutinizing the stats of his favourite teams.He closely monitors the fees his…
Right place at the right time: Man rescues elk from B.C. mountain avalanche
A lucky elk will live to see another day thanks to a B.C. man who saw the animal become buried in an avalanche, and happened to be…
Why $2,000 for a hotel quarantine? Your questions answered about Ottawa’s tough new travel rules
Confused about Ottawa's strict new rules designed to discourage travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?You're not alone. After the federal government announced the new travel measures on Jan.…
Family hires former Toronto police inspector for ongoing probe into billionaire couple’s deaths
Retired Toronto police inspector Doug Grady is leading the Canadian arm of the Sherman family's ongoing quest to uncover who was responsible for killing billionaire philanthropists Honey…