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Turkish authorities launch crackdown on 2SLGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple 2SLGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association office…
World's tallest totem pole comes down in Alert Bay, B.C., after more than 50 years
The world’s tallest totem pole was brought down this week in Alert Bay, B.C., a community off the coast of northeast Vancouver Island. For two 'Na̱mǥis chiefs, …
Search underway for about 130 people after Indonesian ferry overturns
A ferry overturned in bad weather in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday, leaving about 130 passengers and crew missing, rescuers said. At least 107 people were resc…
1 dead after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media say
State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy." He also said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member crew,…
Nova Scotia’s RSV vaccine program leaves out vulnerable adults, patients say
Nova Scotia has an RSV vaccination program that provides free vaccines to three groups of people, but it leaves some seniors and immunocompromised people out. P…
Reef balls are turning an ocean desert in N.L. into a thriving ecosystem
Last year, fisheries technologist Mark Santos and a team at the Marine Institute launched 285 cement reef balls into Placentia Bay’s Fox Harbour in a bid to rem…
Could AI really 'kill all humans'? Breaking down the dire warnings about the technology's existential risk
A dire warning from an outgoing researcher at Anthropic that AI could "kill all humans" by the end of the decade led to public outcry over the dangers posed by …
With millions of dead oysters and mounting debt, P.E.I. farmers fear they'll lose everything
Disease has blighted P.E.I.’s oyster industry, wiping out entire crops. Oyster farmers say they need more help to survive the crisis and are worried their indep…
Is Christine Fréchette exploiting the trade war, or just doing her job as Quebec premier?
The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec has come under fire from her political opponents after interrupting her election campaign and convening her cabinet am…
Provinces are turning to U.S. health-care workers to help with shortages. And it’s working
With shortages of nurses, physicians and other health workers, some provinces are actively recruiting U.S. health-care professionals — and they’re getting resul…
Canada's oil windfall may yet wipe out its losses from tariffs
The total cost of Trump's tariffs to Canada's GDP — about 0.5 per cent — could well be outweighed by the positive effects of oil topping $100 US per barrel. Hig…
Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who faced Muhammad Ali in his prime, dead at 89
George Chuvalo, the iron-chinned Canadian heavyweight who took the best punches from the giants of boxing without ever falling, has died. He was 89.…
Swedish election could see far-right party join government for 1st time
Swedes vote in an election on Sunday that will either bring a far-right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberali…
Urgency level high as Blue Jays look to make push for playoff spot
Saturday's results trimmed the Guardians' lead over the Blue Jays to just one game in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Toronto holds the t…
New statues added to controversial Prime Minister's Path in Wilmot, Ont.
Four statues of former Canadian leaders were added to the Prime Minister's Path project in Wilmot, Ont., on Saturday. Not everyone was pleased.…
Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to win 1st U.S. Open title, punctuate her rise to No. 1
Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday in New Y…
The Stunt Driver star Jay Baruchel says Canadians in film industry can 'punch above our weight'
As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern nei…
Trump's call for united Ireland draws swift rejection from pro-British unionists
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would "love" to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin …