Dozens rally in Iqaluit for Greenland as Trump renews threats to control island
IQALUIT — As thousands marched Saturday in Greenland to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take control of the island, about 825 kilometres away, dozens did the same in Nunavut’s capital. Aaju Peter, the lawyer and activist who...
Pneumonia, influenza among leading causes of death in Canada in 2024
A new report shows pneumonia and influenza were among the leading causes of death in Canada in 2024. Statistics Canada reports that while respiratory illnesses rank sixth on the list of top 10 causes, the number of deaths attributed to...
Man arrested after another man stabbed in downtown Toronto
One person is in custody following a downtown stabbing on Saturday afternoon. Toronto police were called to Yonge and College streets just before 4:30 p.m. for reports of an assault in the area. When they arrived, they found a man...
Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of people gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead who died last week at age 78. Musicians Joan...
Iran residents use Turkey border to access internet during blackouts
KAPIKOY BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — A border crossing with Iran in Turkey’s eastern province of Van has not seen a major influx of Iranians seeking asylum from the unrest in their country, but many have been making short jaunts...
Trump says 8 European countries to be charged 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland. Trump said in a social media post that...
Snowstorm plowing, clearing and salting continues across Toronto
As City of Toronto crews continue to respond to a major storm system that moved through Toronto and many parts of southern Ontario earlier in the week, municipal staff say they’re still focusing on plowing and clearing. In an update...
New research bolsters evidence that Tylenol doesn’t raise the risk of autism despite Trump’s claims
A new review of studies has found that taking Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities – adding to the growing body of research refuting claims made by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump...
Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds
The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a $10,000 fine handed to the British Columbia ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall, nearly 11 months after the confirmation of an avian influenza outbreak. The...
Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal officers in the Minneapolis-area participating in its largest recent U.S. immigration enforcement operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who aren’t obstructing authorities, including when these people are observing the agents, a judge in Minnesota...
