Canada suspends exports of military drone technology to Turkey
The federal government is suspending the export of sophisticated Canadian drone technology to Turkey while Ottawa investigates claims that it is being used by the Azerbaijani military…
For many workers, reduced hours or pay cuts beat pandemic layoffs. Just ask a WestJet pilot
After the airline industry was grounded in the spring when governments around the world introduced COVID-19 lockdown measures, WestJet pilots were facing significant and immediate job losses.In…
Quebec expected to make masks mandatory in schoolyards, announce new sports restrictions in red zones
The Quebec government is set to announce an additional set of regulations for sports teams, schools and gyms in the province's red zones at 1 p.m. local…
Hamilton karaoke bar lets customers sing in the shower during pandemic
A Hamilton karaoke bar is letting its customers sing in the shower during the pandemic. To keep people safe, they've constructed a shower stall, complete with curtains…
Ontario, Alberta face a growing split as economic interests diverge over fossil fuels
The people in charge of investing your money for the long term are in the throes of a wrenching internal conflict that is reshaping Canada and 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…
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,…