The federal government is advising Canadians to avoid travelling to certain parts of the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa rips through the region. The Category 5 storm left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, knocking out power and forcing residents from their homes in inundated towns. Global Affairs Canada (GAC)…
Canada The Hollywood stage was set for a meeting of the stars. And it was Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who delivered the goods as the Jays evened this World Series to 2-2, guaranteeing it will come back to Toronto. Toronto evens Fall Classic at 2-2, guaranteeing a return to Rogers Centre Myles Dichter · CBC Sports…
Medical specialists in Quebec are planning a legal challenge to a recent law that imposes a new method of remuneration on physicians, which they say violates individual freedoms. The bill, which was fast-tracked through Quebec’s legislature and adopted early Saturday morning, prohibits doctors from using pressure tactics that could interfere with access to care. In response, the Quebec federation…
A senior official working at the Canada Revenue Agency says the agency is looking to artificial intelligence and better training to help call centre agents provide more accurate answers to taxpayers. Melanie Serjak, an assistant commissioner at the CRA, told MPs on a standing committee Tuesday the agency is looking to roll out a more…
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in gambling schemes, has started a review of how the league can protect not just the integrity of the game but its players and coaches as well. The league made those revelations…
A new report on food bank usage across the country is revealing an overall uptick in demand, with Saskatchewan seeing a five-per cent increase from last year. The annual HungerCount report released by Food Banks Canada says nearly 2.2 million people visited food banks across the country in March 2025 — nearly double the amount…
A four-year-old humpback whale has washed up dead near Keats Island in Howe Sound, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is investigating to determine the cause of death. Alex Cole lives in Howe Sound and first heard about the dead whale on Saturday night from a local Facebook group he runs. He drove…
Ottawa The away victory at Hamilton Stadium in the CPL’s championship semifinal means Atlético will play a winner-take-all match on home soil on Nov. 9. Forge FC can still qualify if they win next weekend’s contender semifinal. CPL top scorer Sam Salter netted winning goal early in 2nd half CBC News · Posted: Oct 26,…
This story may contain graphic details not suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. The mother of a five-year-old girl is calling for regulations to be put in place by a First Nations community in Alberta after her daughter was attacked by dogs. Ashley Jong says her daughter, Camila Hallett, was attacked on Oct. 14…
Warning: This story discusses school violence, sexual assault and suicide. Ten years ago, Dennis Curley went back to what he calls “the scene of the crime” — back inside Classroom 71 of his Ottawa school. The St. Pius X High School alumnus was on a personal mission, bent on getting his life back. For decades,…
