WestJet drops out of talks with government on pandemic aid
Calgary-based WestJet said today that after months of negotiations, it has officially ended talks with the federal government on a financial aid package to help the airline…
Fully vaccinated tourists will soon be able to visit Canada again
The federal government announced today it plans to let fully vaccinated tourists visit Canada again soon.Ottawa now says that — starting Aug. 9 at 12:01 a.m. ET.…
Drone blocks water bomber from fighting wildfire in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincal Park
A water bomber trying to put out a forest fire in eastern Manitoba had to turn back after someone flew a drone in its way, according to…
Akwesasne chief disputes data showing few residents fully vaccinated
Estimates of just how many people living in the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne are fully vaccinated vary significantly, but its chief insists the number is skewed due…
Already battered by drought, Manitoba cattle farmers could face even worse conditions
Jason Bednarek has never seen drought this bad in Manitoba's Interlake region, and midway into July, the third-generation farmer is already racked with worries about what he'll…
Risk of a housing slump, rising loonie mar good news for Canadian economy
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem had some optimistic comments when he met with reporters Wednesday following his latest Monetary Policy Report. But, as usual, the risks…
The lambda COVID-19 variant is now spreading in Canada — here’s what you need to know
Multiple variants of the virus behind COVID-19 are circulating in Canada, and lambda has now joined their ranks.While only a small number of cases have been reported…
Is the NHL rigged against Canada? Not really
After winning in overtime last night, the Montreal Canadiens have managed to live to fight another day in their made-for-Disney playoff run.It's an underdog success story almost…
Vaccine passports ignite debate over privacy vs. public health
As a steadily rising number of fully vaccinated Canadians emerge from hiding to test the gradual return to pre-pandemic normalcy, a conundrum looms: what to do about…
Extreme temperatures shatter provincial records across the Prairies as heat dome lingers
Extremely high temperatures in the Prairies smashed dozens of records on Friday, as several provinces grappled with an intense heat wave that's continuing into the weekend.The prolonged…
Rare eagle native to eastern Russia spotted in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick sighting of an eagle native to eastern Russia is generating excitement across North America's bird-watching community.Forest Condo, a fisheries ranger with the Listuguj Mi'kmaq…