Calgary snowboard coach poised to make Olympic history
January 3, 2026
For only the second time in history, there will be a female halfpipe coach in snowboarding at the Olympic Winter Games.
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Danielle Smith blames former Calgary mayor Nenshi for city’s water woes
January 3, 2026
Premier Danielle Smith is laying Calgary’s latest water problems squarely at the feet of her chief political rival: former mayor and current Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi.
As emergency room closures continue in B.C., paramedics struggle to fill the gap
January 3, 2026
'It's not a coincidence when you look at the closures and ambulances in the background, this has become a part of our work the last few years,' Ian Tait said.
Young child in life-threatening condition after Markham house fire
January 3, 2026
Around 12 p.m. on Friday, crews were called to a house on 16th Avenue and 9th Line in Markham for reports of a fire.
Alberta Tory Party prepping for possible spring election against Smith’s UCP
January 3, 2026
Peter Guthrie, the head of Alberta’s new Progressive Tory Party, said there's no time to lose in creating a centrist conservative alternative to the UCP and the NDP.
2025 year in review: Saskatchewan wildfires
January 3, 2026
Many communities and businesses have been affected by Saskatchewan's 514 wildfires in 2025. Premier Scott Moe made an apology to communities saying he should have visited sooner.
Zach Bryan marries Samantha Leonard in Spain wedding
January 3, 2026
Rumours of the couple's relationship hit social media in August 2025, when she posted a picture of the pair embracing on a boat on Instagram.
H3N2 flu is surging — and just had the ‘perfect environment’ for a spike
January 3, 2026
In the week ending Dec. 20, one in four (25.6 per cent) of every influenza test conducted in the U.S. came back positive, the U.S. CDC said.
Some Haitian migrants arrested in Quebec on Christmas Day deported to U.S.
January 3, 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said those deemed inadmissible were returned south of the border, though it did not say how many were deported.
Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over Nigeria car crash that killed 2 people
January 3, 2026
Boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in the fatal road crash near Lagos on Dec. 29, 2025, that killed two of his close associates and team members, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Ghami.
Yukon-Alaska border rocked by 3 earthquakes in final hours of 2025
January 2, 2026
Earthquakes Canada says it registered three earthquakes in the same region near the Yukon-Alaska border within minutes of each other.
Olympic teammates McDavid, MacKinnon, Celebrini named NHL’s three stars for December
January 2, 2026
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, who will be teammates on Canada's squad at the 2026 Winter Olympics, have been named the NHL's three stars for December.
Barrie police investigating after 10-year-old child found dead in home
January 2, 2026
Police say they responded to a call for a well-being check at a house on Wednesday afternoon where a 10-year-old child was found dead.
Canadian grocery industry’s new code of conduct takes full effect
January 2, 2026
The code is not intended to address retail food prices as it does not regulate pricing, control shelf placement or limit companies’ ability to negotiate commercial terms.
Pimicikamak chief requests military help as power outage crisis continues
January 2, 2026
The Pimicikamk First Nation chief is calling on the federal government to send in the armed forces, to help with an on-going public health and safety crisis.
London Knights close out 2025 with home ice loss to Sarnia Sting
January 2, 2026
Will Nicholl and Jesse Nurmi returned to the London Knights lineup on New Year's Eve for the final game of 2025.
Trump delays increased tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets by a year
January 2, 2026
Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff, but delays for another year a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture and 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities.
16-year-old found dead in Vancouver, hours after being reported missing
January 2, 2026
Authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl, who turned up dead, hours after she was reported missing to local law enforcement.
The Curator: A working smoke alarm saves lives — is yours ready?
January 2, 2026
Ontario Fire Marshal urges residents to test alarms monthly as fatal house fires rise. It takes minutes and can save lives. Read on for the best fire safety items for every home.
Snowmobiler dies in avalanche in Rocky Mountains in northeastern B.C.
January 2, 2026
Avalanche Canada says three snowmobilers were riding in the Bullmoose area near Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday when an avalanche was remotely triggered from the base of the slope.
Hart to start for Golden Knights versus Oilers
December 21, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart will be the first of five former Canadian junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault earlier this year to appear in a professional game in Canada.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
December 21, 2025
More than a dozen Epstein-related files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department’s website within a day, with no explanation, raising transparency concerns.
Jakob Poeltl out for Raptors vs. Celtics
December 21, 2025
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and Toronto's training staff are closely monitoring two injured players.
Abbotsford tourism anchors begin to reopen after flooding
December 21, 2025
Two Abbotsford businesses along Highway 1 are set to reopen only a week after flooding forced them to close.
Two teens arrested in stabbing of 12-year-old boy in Montreal: police
December 21, 2025
Montreal police have arrested two teens in the stabbing of a 12-year-old boy last month. The victim’s injuries are no longer life-threatening.
Edmonton police release photos of truck connected to multi-vehicle hit and run
December 21, 2025
According to police, on Dec. 16 at around 9:30 a.m., a Dodge Ram truck was driving north on 86 Street when it crossed onto 132 Avenue without stopping and hit a Honda CR-V.
US forces stop 2nd oil tanker off Venezuela coast as Trump follows promise to seize tankers
December 21, 2025
U.S. forces stopped another vessel off Venezuela as Trump escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and enforces a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers.
Map store, beloved by adventurers, set to close
December 21, 2025
Canada Map Sales is set to close to the public at the end of March, because many maps are available online and modern technology is replacing printed material.
Weather warnings issued for frigid Yukon
December 21, 2025
Cold warnings are in place for much of the Yukon with wind chills that could feel like -55 C in some parts.
Australia plans tougher laws against displaying extremist flags after Bondi shooting
December 21, 2025
Australian authorities plan to ban symbols tied to extremism and certain chants after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured many more.
Game on! Saskatchewan Roughriders face Montreal Alouettes in Grey Cup
November 17, 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Montreal Alouettes are ready to face off in the 112th Grey Cup, with each team trying to add to their history books.
Maas expects to have full playbook for Grey Cup
November 17, 2025
Jason Maas anticipates pretty much having a full playbook for the Grey Cup game.
Calgary police use air support to help catch carjacking suspect
November 17, 2025
Calgary police were able to take a man into custody on Sunday thanks to help from Helicopter Air Watch. The suspect reportedly carjacked a CRV and later sped along Crowchild Trail.
The Rider Prider Fan Page brings Sask football community together
November 17, 2025
As the CFL team aims for the Grey Cup, The Riders Prider Fan Page has grown into the biggest Riders fan page on Facebook, bringing together fans from far and wide.
11 Christmas wreaths for a festive front door
November 17, 2025
Discover on-trend wreaths from Simons, Wayfair, Pottery Barn, and more.
Calgary father dead, girl missing after California ocean wave sweeps them off feet
November 17, 2025
A Calgary man died when a six-metre-tall wave dragged him and his five-year-old daughter into the Pacific Ocean, with his daughter still missing.
Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes’ fans ready for Grey Cup face-off
November 17, 2025
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping to get their fifth title in franchise history, while the Montreal Alouettes are wanting their second Grey Cup championship in three years.
Ukraine working on exchange deal to bring home 1,200 prisoners: Zelenskyy
November 17, 2025
Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.