The federal government is challenging a legal order requiring it to immediately address a backlog of requests for assistance, many labelled urgent, at the Jordan’s Principle program for First Nations youth in need. After hearing allegations that Indigenous Services Canada put children in jeopardy by failing to promptly process these claims, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ordered…
Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and Stanley Cup-winning coach, has died at age 89. The Flames said in a press release Monday that MacNeil died Sunday in Calgary. No cause of death was provided. MacNeil was an Original Six defenceman who played 524 NHL games for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks,…
The ongoing search for justice in the case of Megan Gallagher’s death continued in court Monday, with two women facing charges in the murder taking the stand. Both Cheyann Peeteetuce and Summer-Sky Henry are facing first-degree murder charges and are among nine charged in connection to Gallagher’s death. Four are facing murder charges. Both are…
When Bryan (Fish) Googoo saw a photo of himself as a young boy posted on Facebook back in November, he was surprised. He had never seen the black-and-white photo of himself as a five or six-year-old, sitting at a school desk, pencil in hand. He doesn’t recall the photo being taken, whether his parents were…
Germany won a World Cup luge team relay on Sunday, with Austria finishing second. That’s not exactly breaking news. Those nations have the top two luge programs in the world right now. The news was Ukraine finishing third — and how the war-torn nation got there. Ukraine won its first World Cup luge medal in…
By Kanishka Singh Reuters Posted January 5, 2025 2:03 pm Updated January 5, 2025 4:45 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The FBI in New Orleans says the man behind the deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street travelled to Ontario in July 2023. Special agent Lyonel Myrthil says the…
A structure started collapsing in the Battery on Sunday morning following high winds, rain, and sea levels. (Henrike Wilhelm/CBC) More than 9,000 Newfoundland Power customers were left without power Sunday as high winds, rain and snow pounded the island. Special weather statements and winter storm warnings have been issued for parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, as…
Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant left nothing to doubt at the Canadian mixed doubles Olympic curling trials, going undefeated throughout the entire event to capture gold and earn the chance to represent Canada at Milano 2026. Peterman and Gallant defeated Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher 8-7 in the championship game on Saturday afternoon in Liverpool, N.S. The…
By Joe Bongiorno The Canadian Press Posted January 4, 2025 2:54 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s health department is warning people who may have been exposed to measles in several regions of the province to monitor for symptoms amid a new outbreak of the disease. Marie-Pierre Blier…
Parts of Newfoundland will receive at least 20 centimetres of snow on Sunday. (Paul Daly/The Canadian Press) This weekend, one of the season’s first strong winter storms is coming for Newfoundland and Labrador. Special weather statements and winter storm warnings are issued for parts of the province as Environment Canada projects a mess of rain,…
