Paddlers and others bemoan impending loss of Manitoba government map store
For biologist and avid canoeist Jim Duncan, nothing beats the old-fashioned way of planning a multi-day wilderness outing — pulling out a large paper map, gathering his travelling companions around it, and discussing the itinerary. They mark up the paper...
Hospitalizations expected to surge as flu cases rise across Canada
New data reveals influenza cases are skyrocketing across the country, with a surge of hospitalizations expected in the coming weeks. Canada’s public health database shows 28 per cent of nationwide flu tests have come back positive, an almost eight per...
US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The...
Man found guilty in shooting death of Karolina Huebner-Makurat
A man accused in a Toronto shooting that killed a bystander and cast a spotlight on supervised consumption sites was found guilty of second-degree murder on Friday. Damian Hudson was charged after a stray bullet struck and killed Karolina Huebner-Makurat...
Minnesota jury says Johnson & Johnson owes $65.5 million to woman with cancer who used...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota jury awarded $65.5 million on Friday to a mother of three who claimed talcum products made by Johnson & Johnson exposed her to asbestos and contributed to her developing cancer in the lining...
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa’s trip around the world
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won’t show up if they’re not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them....
Outage affecting inspection kiosks at airports resolved: Canada Border Services Agency
An outage is affecting primary inspections kiosks at airports across the country has been resolved, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The agency said travellers may continue to experience delays in the short term as they resume normal...
Tiny homes find permanent spot in private Leslieville backyard
The man who provided a roof for those who need one the most is not letting the city slow him down. Four tiny homes erected in the backyard of Lazarus House and operated by Seeds of Hope Foundation have boosted the...
Nuts recalled in Ontario over possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two nut-related products sold in Ontario due to possible salmonella contamination. The agency says the recall covers two products, Arnie’s All Natural Raw Mix Nuts and Arnie’s Sweet and Savoury...
Indigenous artist loses items for Christmas market in robbery
Shane Kejick was supposed to have his Indigenous fashion displayed in GTA Christmas markets and a pop-up shop, until a robbery last month dashed those plans. Kejick’s Toyota SUV, which was parked on his mother’s street in suburban Montreal, was...
