As the number of people dying from illicit drug overdoses in British Columbia continues to climb to grim heights, B.C.’s coroner is calling for an urgent and …
B.C. floods caused at least $450M in damage, insurance bureau says
The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the insured damage caused by flooding in British Columbia last month at $450 million, calling it the “most costly …
Quebec teacher removed from classroom for wearing hijab under law banning religious symbols
An elementary school teacher in Chelsea, Que., says she was told she could no longer teach in class because she wears a hijab, which is …
Losing candidate for Manitoba Tory leadership to ask court to throw out election results
In a civil case that has the potential to set a Canadian legal precedent, Court of Queen’s Bench Justice James Edmond will entertain arguments Friday from Glover …
How to catch your once-in-a-lifetime look at Comet Leonard
Your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a green comet named C/2021 A1 (a.k.a. Leonard) is here. Astronomy experts, including the comet’s discoverer, offer some tips on …
West Side Story aims to improve on original’s Latino representation
When Rita Moreno starred as Anita in West Side Story, the 1961 movie in which half of the characters are Puerto Rican, she was the only …
Jobs and strong economy appear to top inflation in central bank’s calculus
The Bank of Canada knows a strong economy — including plenty of jobs — is just what Canada needs to pull it out of the …
Germany poised to pass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths with leadership in flux
Germany is poised to pass the mark of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 this week, a sombre milestone that several of its neighbours crossed months ago …
NASA spacecraft en route to smash into asteroid after launch
NASA launched a spacecraft Tuesday night on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding …
Storm washes away areas of Trans-Canada Highway in southwestern Newfoundland
Police and the Department of Transportation are reporting multiple washed out roads in the Codroy Valley area, including the Trans-Canada Highway near Doyles, after a rainstorm pummelled …
Want to solve the world’s problems? Think big, says Canadian astronaut
As billionaires race to the stars, many have been quick to throw shade on the rich for spending money on joyrides to space instead of …
Race played role in how Quebec premier, Montreal mayor handled 2 teen deaths, experts say
Quebec Premier François Legault and Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante insist the contrast in their public reactions to the recent deaths of two teenagers, one white …