Canadian News
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:13 EDTIconic 125-year-old hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, razed by fire
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Westminster Hotel, aka the Pit. There were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings at this time. It was the town’s de facto living room, a 125-year-old institution where locals gathered a...
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:03:36 EDTNational lab confirms hantavirus case for Canadian cruise passenger isolating in B.C.
Canada's public health agency confirmed a positive case of hantavirus in a Canadian isolating in British Columbia after leaving the cruise ship affected by a deadly outbreak.
Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 EDTSaskatoon firefighters faced 'substantial strain' from overdoses last year
The number of calls for Saskatoon firefighters to respond to overdoses nearly doubled in 2025, while the number of encampment fires more than doubled. The number of fire inspections dropped.
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:11:56 EDTWith her team 1 win away from 1st Walter Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin's legend continues to grow
The Montreal Victoire captain leads the league in playoff points ahead of crucial Game 3.
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:47:43 EDTEnvironment Canada issues heat warning for parts of the Greater Toronto Area
Warm weather has finally arrived in the Greater Toronto Area but accompanying it will be the city's first heat event of the year.
Daytime highs will reach 30 C, which will feel like nearly 36 C, according to the the weather agency. Overnight lows wi...
Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 EDTCanada's lack of women's prisons makes rehabilitation harder, experts say. What's the answer?
Experts say the lack of women's prisons in Canada hurts rehabilitation chances for the women sent to prison across the country every year, posing a challenge for both the inmates and the broader society they'll eventually return to.
Sun, 17 May 2026 11:55:15 EDTMan charged after dozens of kittens rescued in animal cruelty investigation in Mississauga, Ont.
Police rescued 57 kittens and eight cats, as well as charged a 38-year-old man with 134 counts for causing unnecessary animal suffering after an investigation into alleged animal cruelty.
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTNunavik police report calls for a 'distinctly Inuit system' with changes to hiring laws and training
Regional authorities requested an audit in May 2025 after several fatal police-involved shootings in the region. The report focuses on pathways to boost Inuit representation in policing and allow Nunavik authorities to have greater control over its s...
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 EDTVolunteers rescue goose family from Vancouver rooftop as calls for bird aid increase
The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. said it's responding to calls regarding the large birds nearly every day at this point in the spring.
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:06:54 EDTRising consumer insolvency | About That
Canadian consumer insolvencies are trending up to levels seen during the 2009 recession. Andrew Chang explores the reasons behind the rise and how worried we should really be.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 EDTMultimillionaire Vancouver developer jailed for ignoring court orders
Developer Helen Chan Sun is the sole shareholder of a company that holds the title to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Vancouver real estate. But the multimillionaire will spend the next 40 days in a jail cell after repeatedly ignoring orders...
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTA restaurant in a village of 1,500 is getting major recognition in Quebec — and Canada
This month, the quiet but powerful reputation of Auberge Saint-Mathieu was echoed by some of the industry's biggest distinctions, including the Michelin guide.
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTMoving to Canada was an unpleasant shock. Then I experienced my first snowfall
Moving to Canada is a dream for many in Dubai, writes Sidra Mundia, but the challenges of living in Regina came as a rude shock. Her first snowfall brought a reset.
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTNew book turns Châteauguay, Que., memories into a community bestseller
A non-profit in Châteauguay, Que., has written a book — a compilation of stories, memories and more from residents.
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTCourt won't hear case against Kingston doctor ordered to pay back $600k for COVID vaccines
Dr. Elaine Ma, the Kingston, Ont., physician who organized dozens of vaccine clinics early in the COVID-19 pandemic — and who was ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees for those services — says she's feeling somewhat reliev...
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 EDTWhat about endangered turtles? As Ontario fast-tracks transmission line, environmental questions emerge
Ontario's plans to fast-track a major new transmission line between Barrie and Sudbury is raising eyebrows about the possible impact on the environment. Advocates are questioning how the project — a 500-kilovolt line by Hydro One — could affect w...
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:34:18 EDTCanadian cruise passenger isolating in B.C. tests 'presumptive positive' for hantavirus
One of four Canadians isolating in British Columbia after leaving the cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has tested "presumptive positive," B.C.'s top doctor said Saturday.
Sat, 16 May 2026 19:34:23 EDTMontreal Victoire on cusp of 1st Walter Cup after win against Ottawa Charge
The Victoire are edging closer to bringing home the Walter Cup following another hard-fought overtime win in Laval on Saturday. Montreal leads the Ottawa Charge 2-0 in their best-of-five series.
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:07:15 EDT'Athletes deserve better': 2 Cycling Canada board members resign in response to program cut
Just days after five national cycling team athletes launched an appeal against Cycling Canada to be reinstated for competition, two board members have now resigned from the national sport organization in response to the decision.
Sat, 16 May 2026 14:25:38 EDTMicrogreens sold in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Several types of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.