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Canada has introduced Ebola screening at airports following a precautionary test in Ontario on an individual who returned from Ethiopia showing symptoms consistent with multiple possible illnesses. The test came back negative. Health officials say the screening measures are being added as a proactive step.
A negative Ebola test and new airport screening — Canada moves carefully as a familiar virus resurfaces on the radar.
A former mayor of Laval, Quebec, was sentenced to six years in prison for fraud and ordered to repay the city more than $8 million, including $7 million held in a Swiss bank account. Ottawa has agreed to pay a tax bill that was imposed on Laval as a result of the corrupt ex-mayor's fraudulent activities. The case highlights the lasting financial consequences of municipal corruption for Canadian communities.
Laval's corruption hangover lingers — and now Canadian taxpayers may be picking up the tab.
A Quebec coroner has released a report examining the drowning deaths of a mother and her three-year-old son. The coroner's findings stress the critical importance of swimming lessons as a preventive measure against similar tragedies.
Two lives lost to water — a coroner's quiet plea for swimming lessons every Canadian parent should hear.
Experts are expressing confidence that Canada would be prepared to handle an Ebola outbreak, should one occur. The article notes that Ebola symptoms — including fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat — are consistent across all strains, according to the World Health Organization. The reassurance comes amid broader global awareness of infectious disease preparedness.
As Ebola makes headlines again, Canadian experts say our defences are ready — but are they?
A Halifax trauma therapist is drawing connections between a watchdog report criticizing a botched RCMP sexual assault investigation in Nova Scotia and the broader experiences of gender-based violence survivors. The therapist says the findings reflect patterns she regularly hears from her clients. The report highlights ongoing concerns about how the RCMP handles sexual assault cases in the province.
A watchdog's damning RCMP report reopens painful questions about whether survivors of sexual violence can trust police.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a major address defending a proposed referendum question on separation while simultaneously urging Albertans to remain within Canada. The speech comes amid rising tensions over Alberta's place in Confederation. Smith framed the referendum as a tool for leverage rather than an outright push for independence.
Alberta's Premier walks a tightrope between unity and ultimatum as Canada's unity debate heats up.
Toronto is expected to see a significant tourism boost from the FIFA World Cup, with the stadium anticipated to host over 45,000 spectators per match. The city also projects up to 20,000 attendees at the FIFA Fan Festival. Despite these expectations, hotel bookings have not yet surged to match the anticipated visitor numbers.
World Cup crowds are coming to Toronto — but hotel rooms still sit waiting this morning.
Prime Minister Carney has stated that Alberta must be central to improving Canada, as the province prepares for fall referendums that could include a question on future separation from Confederation. The remarks come amid rising tensions between Alberta and the federal government. The situation signals a critical moment for national unity.
Alberta's separation referendum looms — Carney reaches out as Canada's unity fault lines crack open at dawn.
A head-on collision in Scarborough late at night left one person dead and three others injured. Toronto police responded to the crash at the intersection of Sheppard Avenue East and Vandorf Street around 10 p.m. Details about the cause of the crash remain limited.
A deadly late-night collision in Scarborough is a sobering reminder of the dangers on city streets.
Ski Martock, a Nova Scotia resort roughly 60 kilometres northwest of Halifax, is experimenting with insulating blankets to preserve a massive snow pile — 125 metres long, 35 metres wide, and nearly 11 metres high — through the off-season. The technique aims to carry stored snow into next ski season, reducing dependence on snowmaking. It is among the latest Canadian ski resorts adopting this high-tech approach to combat warming winters.
A Nova Scotia ski hill is betting on a giant blanket to keep winter alive all summer long.
Victor Bal is graduating from École Polytechnique in Montreal with a mechanical engineering degree, and his service dog Kopeck will accompany him across the stage. Kopeck attended every class alongside Bal throughout his studies. The pair's journey highlights the role service animals play in supporting students with disabilities in post-secondary education.
A Montreal grad and his loyal service dog cross the stage together after never missing a single class.
Experts are warning Canadians that tick populations are expanding across the country, bringing with them a growing range of health risks. These include well-known illnesses like Lyme disease as well as rarer conditions such as red meat allergies triggered by tick bites. The spread of ticks into new regions means more Canadians are at risk than ever before.
Ticks are spreading into new Canadian territory — and the diseases they carry are coming with them.
Kelowna, B.C. is gearing up for the Memorial Cup, with downtown businesses decorating and preparing as the city gets ready to host the prestigious junior hockey tournament. Hockey excitement is building across the city as displays and promotions appear throughout the area.
Kelowna catches Memorial Cup fever — downtown storefronts signal junior hockey's biggest stage is rolling into town.
A shipment is being sent to Ulukhaktok, a remote hamlet located on Victoria Island in the Northwest Territories. The North of 60 Project appears to be an initiative aimed at supporting residents living in Canada's northern communities. Details about the specific nature of the support or supplies involved are limited in the available text.
A lifeline heads to one of Canada's most remote Arctic communities — here's what's on its way.
Edmonton police have formed a partnership with a network of ethical hackers — known as scam baiters — after receiving a tip from the group last July about ongoing cyber crimes. The collaboration aims to intervene in cyberfraud cases and save victims millions of dollars. The partnership represents an emerging approach to fighting online scams by combining law enforcement with civilian cybersecurity expertise.
Edmonton cops and ethical hackers are teaming up to pull Canadians back from the edge of costly online scams.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that Albertans will vote in a fall referendum on whether to pursue separation from Canada. The referendum will ask residents whether Alberta should remain in Confederation or proceed toward a future separatism vote. This marks a significant escalation in Alberta's ongoing tensions with the federal government.
Alberta's separation question is heading to a ballot this fall — and Canada may never look the same.
A U.S. official has questioned Canada's credibility as a defence partner, suggesting the country has yet to prove itself in that role. The remarks came shortly after the Pentagon announced it was pausing a joint military cooperation advisory board to reassess its value to shared North American defence. The development signals growing friction between Canada and the United States over defence commitments and burden-sharing.
Washington is questioning Canada's place at the defence table — and the timing couldn't be more unsettling.
Nanaimo RCMP are warning the public about water safety following two unrelated drowning incidents in the area. One incident involved a well-being check for an adult woman at Departure Bay Beach on the evening of May 20. Police are urging residents to exercise caution near local waterways.
Two drownings in one day put Nanaimo on alert as summer swimming season begins.
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