Sons of woman killed in 1997 collision with Scott Moe want personal apology
The sons of a woman killed in a 1997 highway collision with Scott Moe say they're hurt and angry the leader of the Saskatchewan Party has never…
Canadian military reports 24 active COVID cases in the ranks
The Canadian military has done an about-face and says it will now release information about the spread of COVID-19 infection in the ranks. A military statement released…
Ship’s ban on tight clothes has ‘nothing to do with gender,’ says director of polar research institute
The director of a prominent Arctic research institute says dress codes that prohibit female participants from wearing tight-fitting clothing are not meant to be sexist.Antje Boetius, the…
A Nova Scotian is saved from an opioid overdose by paramedics almost every other day
Eight years ago, Matthew Bonn watched his friend turn blue and become deathly quiet as fentanyl flooded his body. Bonn jumped in, performing rescue breathing until paramedics…
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul elected leader of the federal Green Party
Green Party members have picked Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul as their next leader, bringing to a close the year-long race to replace Elizabeth May.Paul, who is Black…
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…
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,…
Average wait for RCMP response to misconduct reviews is growing: report
The average amount of time it takes for the top Mountie to respond to misconduct findings by the RCMP's watchdog is growing, says the head of the…
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…
Federal government settles lawsuit over deadly suicide attack on Kabul embassy
The federal government has quietly settled a lawsuit filed by survivors and family members in the wake of a suicide bombing outside the Canadian embassy in Kabul…