The 1995 referendum on independence took place 30 years ago on Thursday, when a razor-thin majority of Quebecers voted to stay in Canada. After a dramatic campaign during which the sovereigntist side came from behind to take a lead in the polls in the final weeks before the vote, 50.58 per cent of voters chose…
A hunter was mauled by a grizzly bear south of Cochrane, Alta., Thursday afternoon, according to Alberta Fish and Wildlife. “The bear involved in the attack was shot by the survivor’s hunting partner and is believed to be deceased,” said provincial spokesperson Sheena Campbell in a statement. “A second bear, age unknown, fled the scene…
Three pitches. Two swings. One win away. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back home runs to lead off the game, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 of the World Series Wednesday. Now a victory away from their first title in 32 years, the Blue Jays…
Doctors in Quebec are up in arms over a recent provincial law that imposes a new payment system on physicians and prohibits them from using pressure tactics to oppose the policy. Meanwhile, neighbouring provinces are openly courting Quebec doctors seeking greener pastures. Here are five things to know about the ongoing battle between physicians and the provincial government. How…
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…
