Canadian News

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:01:33 EST
Thousands evacuated from Pimicikamak Cree Nation after homes, water treatment plant damaged in power outage
The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation says hundreds of homes have been "severely compromised" in the aftermath of a days-long power outage that damaged a water treatment plant and plumbing systems, and about 4,000 people have been evacuated.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:27:19 EST
Storm surge threat, higher tides trigger coastal flooding alert for B.C.'s South Coast
A coastal flooding alert is in place this weekend for B.C.’s South Coast, including Metro Vancouver as well as parts of Vancouver Island. Avalanche Canada is warning stormy weather has created potentially dangerous conditions on Vancouver's North S...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:00:23 EST
Alberta premier says province might impose oversight of Calgary's water system after latest break

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 07:00:00 EST
Arctic communities testing new 'bear-dar' to detect wildlife threats
Bear-dar is designed to survey the landscape and detect anything that moves. It can be used by communities as an early warning system, alerting them to a nearby polar bear.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:46:35 EST
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot's Vancouver arrest
Richmond RCMP said a pilot was arrested on Dec. 23 after a "report of concern" involving an airline crew member.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:00:00 EST
Hudson's Bay is gone but legacy of company that birthed Winnipeg is hidden in plain view
The Hudson's Bay Company faded away in June when the last of its stores ceased operations, but its presence in Winnipeg might never be fully erased.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:20:31 EST
Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba battling burst pipes, other problems as power restored
A local plumber in Pimicikamak Cree Nation says it may take up to a month to fix burst pipes and other plumbing issues after water froze over during a days-long power outage in extreme cold temperatures.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:38:51 EST
Peace by Chocolate, NuttyHero pistachio-related products recalled over salmonella fears
Hundreds of pistachios and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Canada in recent months.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:30:27 EST
Court sentences former Millbrook employee to 4½ years for defrauding Millbrook First Nation
A former employee of the Millbrook First Nation has been sentenced to 4½ years in federal prison.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 EST
Parts of Alberta just saw some of the most snow they've ever seen in the month of December
As of Dec 28, communities including Grande Prairie, Banff and Fort McMurray had seen one of their wettest Decembers on record.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:54:07 EST
Charges pending after health-care worker assaulted at Edmonton hospital
Union officials say a violent assault on a health-care worker at an Edmonton psychiatric hospital highlights the need for improved supports and safeguards for front-line workers exposed to violence on the job.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 EST
First Nation in B.C. develops prefabricated housing system from locally-sourced wood
Nak'azdli Development Corp. in Fort St. James, B.C., has worked with UNBC researchers to develop a prefabricated mass timber panel housing system that works within the local lumber supply chain to build prefabricated houses in northern B.C. communiti...

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:13:26 EST
Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country, including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta, who will soon be required back in the office full time.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST
Quebec City skydivers help set new world record for largest parachute formation
Roughly 100 people from around the world, including some Quebecers, travelled to Lake Whales, Fla., in November to break the world record for largest parachute formation.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST
Leading economists want less talk, more numbers from federal budget watchdog
This year, two things will happen to Canada's fiscal watchdog: Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will be replaced or made permanent, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development will publish its review of the office...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:29:50 EST
Pimicikamak Cree Nation residents relieved as power returns after Manitoba Hydro fixes downed line
Power is being restored to Pimicikamak Cree Nation nearly four days after a widespread power outage left community members without heat in freezing winter temperatures and promoted a state of emergency.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST
Canada's grocery code of conduct kicks in Jan. 1, with buy-in from 5 major grocers
The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST
Landfill search for First Nation woman's remains in Thunder Bay, Ont., comes up empty
After a nearly month-long search of the city’s landfill, Deborah Anishinabie’s family is still seeking closure as an investigation into her homicide in Thunder Bay, Ont., continues. Here's what we know about the search for the rest of the 42-year...

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST
New year, new tax measures: What to expect in 2026
The coming year will see some changes to existing tax measures, the abandonment of others and some help for personal support workers. But overall changes to the taxes individuals pay will be minor in 2026.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:15:46 EST
Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in the Rocky Mountains near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding about 35 kilometres southwest of Tumbler Ridge when the avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope.

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