Canadian News

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:28:09 EDT
Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110
Burdett "Burd" Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:10:23 EDT
2 dead following shooting in Brampton, Ont., schoolyard, police say
Two people are dead after a shooting in a Brampton elementary schoolyard late Friday, according to Peel police.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:53:27 EDT
Five people critically injured in apartment building fire in London, Ont.
A fire forced the evacuation of an entire floor of a London & Middlesex apartment building and sent nine people to hospital in London, Ont., early Saturday.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:31:46 EDT
CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:50:30 EDT
Canada falls to Sweden 9-6 in final of men’s curling worlds
Canada’s Matt Dunstone fell 9-6 to Sweden in Saturday’s final of the 2026 World Men’s Curling Championship. Canada has not won the men’s world title since 2017.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 EDT
Parks Canada reintroducing at-risk species of fish in Banff National Park
Parks Canada staff in its Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay field unit will add westslope cutthroat trout to Margaret Lake and other locations this spring.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:19:56 EDT
Hunting for a cause: National Service Dogs hosts an Easter egg hunt for dogs
For three decades, National Service Dogs, a charity that trains service dogs, has turned the classic Easter egg hunt into a powerhouse fundraiser. Every hidden egg helps pair life-changing companions with those who need them most.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Forget bilingual status for hospitals, we want access to Ontario care, western Quebecers say
As the health authority in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region pushes for official bilingual status for its southernmost health facilities to improve access for English speakers, residents say bigger accessibility issues stem from a policy change ...

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:52:53 EDT
2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada
The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:40:25 EDT
Mobile home park near Vernon, B.C., to lose power, landlord says she can't afford repairs

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:48:59 EDT
RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'
RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, "urine-soaked interior surfaces" and dents.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:39:04 EDT
New mineral discovered inside deep-Earth diamond now named after Alberta geochemist
From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost
The Liberal government's second attempt at giving police and spies easier access to Canadians' information includes what's anticipated to be costly demands on a range of private businesses to to change how they manage their data.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade
Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause meningitis, sepsis or even death, and children and y...

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model
Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily via an app, without teachers, and double that time spent on hands-on experiences. The unconventional model from a U.S. private school is sparking chatter and may benefit some, but Canadia...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 EDT
Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a closer look at a low-tech way to remove and lock away carbon; get a view from space of what the western U.S. heat wave did to the snow; and see what China's EV transition looks like on the grou...

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Ontario's move to give transportation minister power to set fares has advocates concerned
The Ontario government is looking to give itself the power to set transit fares across the province, a move some in Toronto are celebrating as a step towards a more integrated transit system in the GTA — while others are apprehensive about what the...

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDT
The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?
The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:21:21 EDT
Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves

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