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Dog named 'Hero' kept stuck owner warm and safe from coyotes for 2 days: police

A dog called Hero lived up to his name earlier this week after spending two days by his stranded master's side, keeping his owner warm and even fending off coyotes while the man waited to be rescued from a muddy ditch in southern Alberta.

Mar 31, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

More than 400 Canadian artists sign letter denouncing 'anti-trans' policies

More than 400 Canadian artists from the worlds of music, film and literature are denouncing what they describe as "alarming and destructive" anti-trans legislation in an open letter released Sunday by music superstars Tegan and Sara.

Mar 31, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

The chance to observe a natural celestial spectacle alongside one of the Seven Wonders of North America is expected to draw about a million people to Niagara Falls, Ont.

Mar 31, 2024 10:44 AM Read more >

Vermont police warn drivers returning from Montreal to check for hidden GPS devices

MONTREAL 鈥� Police in Burlington, Vt. say its residents are finding hidden AirTags and other GPS tracking devices on vehicles returning from Montreal.

Mar 31, 2024 10:01 AM Read more >

Single-vehicle crash in Cape Breton leaves 20-year-old man dead: RCMP

POINT EDWARD, N.S. 鈥� RCMP in Nova Scotia say a 20-year-old man from Cape Breton has died after he was ejected from a vehicle. Police say they got word of a single-vehicle crash on Highway 125 near Point Edward around 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Mar 31, 2024 9:59 AM Read more >

Canada's Gushue tops defending champ Mouat of Scotland 8-4 at men's curling worlds

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland 鈥� Canada's Brad Gushue improved to 3-0 following an 8-4 win over defending champion Bruce Mouat of Scotland at the world men's curling championship on Sunday. The game was a rematch of the 2023 gold-medal final.

Mar 31, 2024 9:48 AM Read more >

'It's the same game': Playoff-bound Canucks look to veterans for post-season lessons

VANCOUVER 鈥� Ian Cole vividly recalls how he felt before skating out for his first NHL playoff game. 鈥淗onestly, I just remember being scared,鈥� he said, punctuating his sentence with a mild expletive.

Mar 31, 2024 8:41 AM Read more >

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO 鈥� Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Outlook survey The Bank of Canada will release its latest business outlook survey and Canadian survey of consumer expectations on Monday.

Mar 31, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Nunavut celebrates 25th anniversary with optimism but also housing concerns

IQALUIT, Nunavut 鈥� P.J. Akeeagok was a teenager in a tiny hamlet on the tip of Ellesmere Island, watching with anticipation when Nunavut was officially born. Twenty-five years later, he is the premier of Canada's youngest territory.

Mar 31, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

'Try to save': Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts

Many Canadians these days are looking for ways to save money on their groceries. In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills.