Quebec launches public inquiry into death of Joyce Echaquan in Joliette hospital
The Quebec government is launching a public inquest into the death of Joyce Echaquan, who filmed hospital staff hurling racist comments at her in her final hours.…
Witness to fatal torrent released from B.C. dam recounts moment ‘all hell broke loose’
Mike Hanafin was enjoying lunch on a viewing platform overlooking the Capilano River on Thursday when suddenly the peaceful afternoon was punctured by the loud sound of…
Mars will shine the brightest it has for the next 10 days, first time since 2003
There will be a special appearance in the sky Saturday night. Mars will be shining the brightest that it has in well over a decade and people…
Why a 2nd wave of COVID-19 is more dangerous than it looks
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven't subscribed yet,…
Ontario implementing stricter public health measures as province sets COVID-19 case record
Ontario announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions Friday amid mounting criticism that the government was ill-prepared for a second wave of the pandemic, which has seen crippling lines at…
Police discover ‘how-to’ manual for drug trafficking operation during Winnipeg raid
Three men are facing charges of drug trafficking after Winnipeg police raided two homes and seized weapons, drugs, cash, jewelry and a "how-to" instruction manual on the…
Trudeau calls for common front against COVID-19 after Trump tests positive for virus
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged politicians of all stripes to unite behind the fight against COVID-19 today, after U.S. President Donald Trump tested positive following months of…
Getting into nature could benefit your mental health during the pandemic
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…
As cases soar, Quebec’s premier must confront a health crisis and fraying social bonds
Most Quebecers began a 28-day quasi-quarantine period on Thursday in a state of confusion about what, suddenly, they aren't allowed to do. The five million people living…
Trump’s Proud Boys remark boosts far-right group’s profile, including in Canada, experts say
U.S. President Donald Trump's comment about the self-described "Western chauvinist" Proud Boys during Tuesday night's raucous presidential debate was a significant profile boost to the organization, including…
‘It’s not easy’: Survivors of deadly Icefield tour bus crash near Jasper, Alta., file $17M lawsuit
An Alberta woman who survived the deadly crash of a tour bus in Jasper National Park this summer says she lives with the pain of her injuries…