Canada

Year in review: A look at events in May 2024

A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba's Peguis First Nation declares a state of emergency after years of flooding caused heavy damage to infrastructure and housing. Chief Stan Bird says the c...

Jan 01, 2025

Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024

A look at news events in April 2024: 1 - Nunavut is 25 years old today. Premier P.J. Akeeagok says the anniversary reminds him that his job is both a privilege and an immense responsibility. The creat...

Jan 01, 2025

Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024

A look at news events in March 2024: 1 - Health Minister Mark Holland tables a bill considered the first step toward a possible pharmacare program. The legislation lays down a road map for how the fed...

Jan 01, 2025

Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024

A look at news events in February 2024: 01 - The federal government announces spending of an additional $362 million to help provinces and cities temporarily house asylum seekers. Immigration Minister...

Jan 01, 2025

Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024

A look at news events in January 2024: 1 - Former world cycling champion Rohan Dennis is charged in connection with the death of his wife, 32-year-old Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins. She died late De...

Jan 01, 2025

'Devastating loss': Fire engulfs Telegraph Cove boardwalk on Vancouver Island

A massive fire has destroyed much of the waterfront boardwalk at historic Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island, reducing several businesses to charred rubble. Fire crews are warning people to stay away ...

Dec 31, 2024

Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning

SOOKE, B.C. - A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to avoid close interactions with th...

Dec 31, 2024

Rare cougar sighting reported in urban Vancouver, far from wilderness

VANCOUVER - A rare cougar sighting has been reported in Vancouver's urban Dunbar neighbourhood. The BC Conservation Officer Service says in a statement that the big cat was reported on Dec. 26 around ...

Dec 31, 2024

Second attempt to free ship stranded in St. Lawrence River set for Sunday

MONTREAL - A second attempt to free a ship stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal won't take place until Sunday. The Canadian Coast Guard says the owner of the MV Maccoa plans to unload...

Dec 31, 2024

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead. In a new year's message, Simon says she i...

Dec 31, 2024