Weather aids B.C. fire fight amid evacuation order, alerts in southeast

B.C. election results: Mail-in ballots heavily favour NDP, only absentee ballots left to count

The majority of mail-in ballots tallied this weekend for the final count in B.C.’s nail-bitingly close 2024 provincial election went to the NDP, increasing the party’s chances of clinching a third term.

Tempers flare at B.C. ferry terminal as 'assured loading' customers bypass standby crowd

There were tense moments at a ferry terminal outside Victoria, B.C., on Friday after the lion’s share of standby spots on an early sailing were claimed by “assured loading” passengers – leaving regular customers who had been waiting for hours out of luck.

Island's first trauma-informed, Indigenous-specific child-care centre opens in Colwood

Hulitan Early Years Centre is a brand new, 48-seat childhood learning centre in Colwood. It was built to support Indigenous children throughout the capital region.

Pickup truck may be linked to suspicious deaths, RCMP say 2 years after bodies found in B.C. park

More than two years after Alannah Brown and Douglas Barker were found dead north of Penticton, police are asking for help identifying a vehicle they believe was associated with the crime.

B.C. homeowner astounded someone managed to steal one of his prized giant pumpkins

Dave Lindsey began growing giant pumpkins to bring a bit of magic to his grandkids' Halloween.

B.C. man gets prison sentence, fine for using fake names to buy guns in the U.S.

A U.S. District Court judge in Montana has sentenced a 27-year-old man from Kelowna, B.C., to 18 months in prison for using fake names to buy guns with the aim of selling them in Canada.

Woman dead after being hit by Jeep at north-central Edmonton intersection

A pedestrian is dead after she was hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning in north-central Edmonton.

Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers over Red Wings

Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday night.

Governor-General meets Albertans, hears about 'challenges they're facing'

The King's representative to Canada is in Alberta for her first official visit to the province.

Calgary MP Stephanie Kusie launches Parliamentary petition to save Olympic Plaza bricks

A Calgary MP is collecting names on a petition in hopes of saving the Olympic Plaza bricks.

Para Powerlifting gets big boost from paralympic builder with a development camp for athletes

Tracey Rice's son Dylan Sparks is the reason she has spent the better part of a decade building para powerlifting to becoming a more common sport within the para athlete community.

1 in hospital after motorized scooter and vehicle crash in mall parking lot

One person is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a crash between a motorized scooter and a vehicle.

City of Lethbridge reaches tentative agreement with 900 CUPE employees on new deal

A tentative agreement has been reached between the City of Lethbridge and more than 900 employees belonging to CUPE Local 70.

Hurricanes lose third road game in a row, dropping 4-1 decision to Broncos in Swift Current

The Hurricanes will be happy to be back home in Lethbridge Saturday night after losing their third in a row on the road Friday night, a 4-1 decision to the Broncos in Swift Current.

City of Lethbridge and local post-secondaries discuss how to keep graduates in the city

About 15,000 students are enrolled at Lethbridge’s post-secondary schools, and now the city is working with those schools to try to find ways to get them s to stick around a while.

Winnipeg army reserve unit unveils memorial dedicated to Afghanistan War

Winnipeg police search for suspect after machete attack

Winnipeg police are looking for a suspect after they say a man was attacked by someone with a machete early Friday morning.

Some say it's time for Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

An estimated 6,000 children died in residential schools, though experts say the actual number could be much higher.

Where to watch Saskatchewan's 2024 provincial election

Candidates across Saskatchewan are making their final pitches to potential voters as the 2024 election campaign is quickly approaching its end.

Regina Thunder falls to Okanagan Sun 28-14 in CJFL semi-final

The Regina Thunder fell to the Okanagan Sun in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) semi-finals – as it attempted to secure a chance at the national title.

Saskatchewan NDP host final rally before election day

On the eve of Saskatchewan’s provincial election, NDP Leader Carla Beck and her party hosted a final rally in Regina, thanking supporters and sharing a positive outlook ahead of Monday’s return to the polls.

Where to watch Saskatchewan's 2024 provincial election

Candidates across Saskatchewan are making their final pitches to potential voters as the 2024 election campaign is quickly approaching its end.

Saskatchewan prepares for Monday election results

It's been a long month of policy announcements, campaigning, new promises, and speculation leading up to today. Polls are set to close Monday evening, and the outcome will shape the next four years of Saskatchewan's government.

Saskatoon fire department investigating major house fire

Saskatoon fire crews responded to a major house fire on the 400 block of 24th Street West on Friday evening.

More Torontonians can get the new COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. Here's what you need to know

More Torontonians will be able to get their doses of a new COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. Here's what to know.

Male seriously injured in shooting in downtown Toronto, suspect arrested

A male has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a shooting on Sunday night in Toronto’s downtown east area.

Chow commits to opening Toronto’s 100 libraries 7 days a week, year-round

Toronto’s 100 public library branches will be open to the public seven days a week, year-round by July 2026, the city’s mayor announced on Sunday.

Advance polls open for English school board elections, but voters face barriers

Synthetic drug potency increases, raising overdose risks for youth

As synthetic drugs grow stronger, experts warn that overdoses pose an even greater threat, particularly to young people. Dr. Nicholas Chadi, a pediatrician at Sainte-Justine Hospital, is sounding the alarm about the rising dangers of these substances.

Unlocking the black box of early human development without an egg, sperm, or womb

Stem cell biologist Jacob Hanna has received a lot of worldwide attention since his team at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel created a synthetic human embryo.

Taylor Swift tickets being auctioned off to help fund for Ottawa boy with rare disease

Last year, seven-year-old Jack was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia type four (SPG4), a disease that affects less than 0.01 per cent of the population.

17-year-old charged for driving 188 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

A 17-year-old Ottawa driver was caught speeding nearly 90 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 417.

15-year-old found dead in eastern Ontario, teen facing second-degree murder charge: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say a 16-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder after a 15-year-old was found dead at a home in Perth, Ont. Friday afternoon.

Nova Scotia Calls General Election for Nov. 26

With a provincial election announcement expected Sunday, Nova Scotia’s political party leaders have announced events.

Water Service disrupted for repair in Halifax

Water service is temporarily shut down near 6135 Almon Street in Halifax.

Nova Scotia RCMP investigating fatal crash

Queen’s District RCMP in Nova Scotia is investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision that occurred Saturday on Highway 103 in Port Mouton, N.S.

Hollywood star Victor Garber gets emotional after surprise meeting with his former teacher in London, Ont.

Victor Garber got teary-eyed when he walked into a brunch in his honour Sunday in London, Ont.

Norwich retirement home announces closure

Trillium Care in Norwich, Ont. has announced they will be closing their facilities, citing “an emergency lack of financial resources necessary to sustain daily operations.”

As two roundabouts open in St. Thomas, one main intersection set to close for construction

Two new interchanges have opened in St. Thomas, Ont. but one main artery is set to close Monday for construction.

Halloween dress up golf event at Merry-Hill Golf Club

Ghosts and ghouls put their golfing skills to the test at Merry-Hill Golf Club’s annual Scary-Hill event on Sunday.

Police investigating after Guelph home invasion

Police are investigating after a Guelph home was broken into early Saturday morning.

Baby Show helps expecting and new moms have everything they need

Mothers, mothers-to-be and families came together on Sunday at the Womb to Walking Baby Show for shopping, services and fun.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford to visit Sudbury on Monday

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be in Sudbury on Monday, his office says.

Here's when you need to change your clock back

Millions of Canadians will notice their clocks turn back by one hour on Nov. 3, marking the end of daylight saving time this year.

Trump refers to CNN's Anderson Cooper by a woman's first name

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper with a woman's first name in recent days as the Republican presidential nominee focuses his closing message on a hypermasculine appeal to men.

Women's hockey is growing, but junior athletes play fewer competitive years on average. A new league aims to change that

Teams are facing off in a new eastern Newfoundland hockey league aiming to bring competitive play — and a few extra years on the ice — for young women in the province.

Remains of missing Kansas man found at scene of western Newfoundland hotel fire

Investigators found the remains of a 77-year-old American man on Wednesday at the scene of a fire that destroyed a hotel in western Newfoundland earlier on the weekend.

77-year-old Kansas man missing after hotel fire in western Newfoundland

Police in western Newfoundland say a 77-year-old man visiting the province from Kansas is missing after a fire at a hotel in Deer Lake, N.L.