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Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue
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January 9, 2026

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire…

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Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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January 9, 2026

Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

What to know about the conflict in the Middle East…

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Trump's plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be 'extraordinarily' difficult
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January 9, 2026

Trump’s plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be ‘extraordinarily’ difficult

The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships…

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Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it 'American wish list'
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January 9, 2026

Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it ‘American wish list’

Oil prices down 10%, major currencies strengthen amid optimism of…

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Winnipeg police officer convicted of trafficking would often 'fairy dust' partiers with drugs: former friend
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January 9, 2026

Winnipeg police officer convicted of trafficking would often ‘fairy dust’ partiers with drugs: former friend

A former acquaintance of Elston Bostock says the disgraced Winnipeg…

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How Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature
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January 9, 2026

How Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature

Canadian author Louise Penny has created a dedicated community of…

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Airlines don’t have to tell you how much legroom you’ll have on your flight. Here’s what you need to know
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January 8, 2026

Airlines don’t have to tell you how much legroom you’ll have on your flight. Here’s what you need to know

Economy seating on a flight tends to be a squeeze…

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The Canada Reads 2026 longlist is here
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January 8, 2026

The Canada Reads 2026 longlist is here

This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for…

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Nick Reiner's lawyer, Alan Jackson, asks to leave murder case, delaying arraignment
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January 7, 2026

Nick Reiner’s lawyer, Alan Jackson, asks to leave murder case, delaying arraignment

Family had asked for ‘compassion and humanity’ in wake of…

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Canadian tourists voice concerns over Caribbean travel after U.S. strike on Venezuela
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January 7, 2026

Canadian tourists voice concerns over Caribbean travel after U.S. strike on Venezuela

Travellers planning trips to the Caribbean are voicing trepidation online…

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A new Grammy category honours album covers and the artists that make them
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January 6, 2026

A new Grammy category honours album covers and the artists that make them

The Grammy award for best album cover will be awarded…

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What did Jack Ryan know about Venezuela Spy show hero goes viral after Maduro capture
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January 6, 2026

What did Jack Ryan know about Venezuela Spy show hero goes viral after Maduro capture

On the heels of the U.S. military attacks on Venezuela’s…

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Cuba discloses names of 32 military officers killed in U.S. action in Venezuela
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January 6, 2026

Cuba discloses names of 32 military officers killed in U.S. action in Venezuela

The names, ranks and ages of the 32 Cuban military…

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'It's like on Amazon': Illegal drugs advertised online, delivered by Canada Post
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January 6, 2026

‘It’s like on Amazon’: Illegal drugs advertised online, delivered by Canada Post

It’s like Amazon for hard drugs: cocaine, heroin and ecstasy,…

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N.B. couple shot dead in drug trafficking murder-for-hire plot against son, Crown tells jury
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January 6, 2026

N.B. couple shot dead in drug trafficking murder-for-hire plot against son, Crown tells jury

An elderly Dieppe couple were shot once each by a…

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Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics
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January 6, 2026

Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics

In Canada, the patent for some semaglutide drugs has expired,…

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U.S. seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures, global sales
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January 5, 2026

U.S. seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures, global sales

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday sought to assert…

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Tim Walz scraps Minnesota re-election campaign amid state fraud scandals
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January 5, 2026

Tim Walz scraps Minnesota re-election campaign amid state fraud scandals

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a…

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B.C. city using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites
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January 5, 2026

B.C. city using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites

While a community member who accesses support services related to…

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Quebec students return to class as new civility rules come into effect
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January 5, 2026

Quebec students return to class as new civility rules come into effect

In a bid to improve student behaviour in Quebec schools,…

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‘A no-brainer’: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia
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January 5, 2026

‘A no-brainer’: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Health says 50 American health-care workers have taken…

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This Canadian explorer dove under the North Pole, discovered shipwrecks and helped a Hollywood director
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January 5, 2026

This Canadian explorer dove under the North Pole, discovered shipwrecks and helped a Hollywood director

From the Arctic to the Titanic, 88-year-old Joe MacInnis reflects…

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N.S. man sentenced to 4½ years for October 2023 crash that killed 3, including infant
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January 4, 2026

N.S. man sentenced to 4½ years for October 2023 crash that killed 3, including infant

A Nova Scotia man who T-boned another vehicle, killing three…

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How a medical pioneer's cocaine addiction helped shape modern-day residency programs
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January 4, 2026

How a medical pioneer’s cocaine addiction helped shape modern-day residency programs

Two University of Calgary researchers believe the structure of modern-day…

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