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University researchers confirm fire-generated tornado over B.C. lake in viral video

University researchers confirm fire-generated tornado over B.C. lake in viral video

LONDON, Ont. — Researchers at Western University say they've confirmed that a fire-generated tornado occurred in British Columbia this summer after a video of the "rarely observed" event went viral back in August.
Hearing set for two New Brunswick men whose murder convictions were overturned

Hearing set for two New Brunswick men whose murder convictions were overturned

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Two New Brunswick men whose murder convictions in 1984 were quashed Friday by the federal justice minister will appear before a court next month to see if a new trial will proceed, a director with Innocence Canada said.
Leaders of two Quebec teachers unions approve partial deal with provincial government

Leaders of two Quebec teachers unions approve partial deal with provincial government

QUEBEC — Two Quebec teachers unions say their leadership has approved a partial agreement with the provincial government, marking one small step forward in a broader series of labour disputes that threaten to upend a large swath of the province's pub
Ukrainian watchmaker fixes Newfoundland clock tower that hasn't told time in decades

Ukrainian watchmaker fixes Newfoundland clock tower that hasn't told time in decades

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In an improbable confluence of geopolitical strife, childhood wonder and salty air, a Ukrainian watchmaker has repaired a 118-year-old town clock in eastern Newfoundland that hadn't told time in decades.
'Silence is not a solution': LGBTQ+ parliamentarians reflect on polarization, protest

'Silence is not a solution': LGBTQ+ parliamentarians reflect on polarization, protest

OTTAWA — Members of the LGBTQ+ community have long faced discrimination and prejudice in Canada and beyond, having to fight for job protection, access to services and basic human rights.
Social housing wait-list grows 27 per cent in Metro Vancouver

Social housing wait-list grows 27 per cent in Metro Vancouver

Homelessness is up 33 per cent since 2020 and 122 per cent since 2005, even as more supportive housing is being built. 
Man believed taken hostage with Canadian wife by Hamas declared dead by kibbutz

Man believed taken hostage with Canadian wife by Hamas declared dead by kibbutz

An American Israeli man thought to have been taken hostage with his Canadian wife by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel has been declared dead.
Foreign interference inquiry requests postponement of first report to May

Foreign interference inquiry requests postponement of first report to May

OTTAWA — A federal inquiry into foreign interference has asked to delay its first report by about two months in order to allow sufficient time for a public process and hearings on the issues.
RCMP union seeks boost to cadet training allowance to compete with other forces

RCMP union seeks boost to cadet training allowance to compete with other forces

OTTAWA — The union representing rank-and-file Mounties has asked the federal government for $24 million annually to boost the RCMP cadet training allowance to help attract the best recruits.
Canadian death toll in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak rises to seven

Canadian death toll in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak rises to seven

The Public Health Agency of Canada says if people have fresh or frozen cantaloupe at home and they are unsure what brand the fruit is, they should throw it out and wash their hands.