Canada

Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition. Some 750 people took part in the Coura...

Jan 1, 2025

Quebec cyclist dies after falling from bike and colliding with parked car

MONTREAL - A 31-year-old cyclist has died after falling off his bike and colliding with a parked vehicle in downtown Sherbrooke, Que. Police say in a news release that the crash happened around 8 p.m....

Jan 1, 2025

New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers

MONTREAL - Quebec's recycling system is getting an overhaul to reduce waste and take the burden off municipalities. A single organization called co Entreprises Qubec is to now manage recycling across ...

Jan 1, 2025

Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

WASHINGTON - A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming thr...

Jan 1, 2025

Year in review: A look at events in December 2024

A look at news events in December 2024: 1 - Belgium grants sex workers full labour rights, including health insurance, paid leave and pensions. The law establishing key rights including refusing clien...

Jan 1, 2025

Year in review: A look at events in November 2024

A look at news events in November 2024: 1 - A New Brunswick woman who lost two military sons to PTSD says she's honoured to be named this year's National Silver Cross Mother. Seventy-eight-year-old Ma...

Jan 1, 2025

Year in review: A look at events in October 2024

A look at news events in October 2024 1 - Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter celebrates his 100th birthday. It is the first time an American president has lived a full century. The Democrat served as ...

Jan 1, 2025

Year in review: A look at events in September 2024

A look at news events in September 2024 1 - Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including an Israeli-American hostage. The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin says they have confirmed his d...

Jan 1, 2025

Year in review: A look at events in August 2024

A look at news events in August 2024 1 - The Israeli military confirms the death of Hamas' military leader, Mohammed Deif. Deif was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July, knocking another leader of t...

Jan 1, 2025

Year in review: A look at events in July 2024

A look at news events in July 2024 1 - The strike is over at WestJet. The Calgary-based airline reaches a deal with its mechanics to end a strike that had disrupted the travel plans of tens of thousan...

Jan 1, 2025