Canada orders rail safety measures to reduce risk of wildfires
Canada on Sunday ordered rail transport restrictions for areas where there is a high wildfire risk in both British Columbia and nationally after a blaze wiped out…
Lytton, B.C., looks to its history as it starts to rebuild after devastating wildfire
Vancouver-based photographer Kathryn Mussallem was most likely the last tourist to visit the village of Lytton, B.C., before it was devastated by a fire.Mussallem was on her…
Memorial University to double tuition to $6K a year, ending 22-year freeze
Memorial University president Vianne Timmons announced an unprecedented tuition hike on Friday for future students of Newfoundland and Labrador's only university. (Patrick Butler/Radio-Canada)Memorial University will more than…
Incoming GG Mary Simon will be moving into Rideau Hall — unlike her predecessor
Governor general-designate Mary Simon plans to move into Rideau Hall, unlike her predecessor Julie Payette — the first governor general since Confederation to live outside of the…
Winnipeg man accused of murdering daughter lacked remorse for assaulting girl’s mother: court report
He came to Canada as a young man from a conflict-filled east African country and set his mind to successfully learning English and American Sign Language. Frank…
Huawei exec Meng Wanzhou loses bid for key evidence in U.S. extradition battle
A B.C. judge has rejected Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's attempt to submit a trove of banking evidence in her legal battle against extradition to the United States…
Insect poop can be used to make sustainable fertilizer — and help plants weather climate change
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…
Former generals join fight to bring endangered Afghan interpreters to Canada
Three distinguished, former task force commanders from Canada's war in Afghanistan have written an urgent appeal to the immigration minister to restart a resettlement program for local…
Fully vaccinated and yearning to travel? Here are the new rules of the road
Canada's announcement that fully vaccinated Canadian travellers can skip quarantine upon their return has inspired some people to start making travel plans.But before packing your bags, take…
How Canadians are making sure no one is left behind in the vaccine rollout
Despite Canada's success in getting vaccines into arms so far, there is mounting pressure to reach those left behind — the people who, either due to lack…
Will Canada have COVID booster shots this year? Probably, but not for everyone, experts say
Janet Lang had two doses of coronavirus vaccine, but she still double-masks every time she leaves her house. That's because Lang, 73, takes oral chemotherapy to control…