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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he does not believe the COVID-19 virus escaped from a Chinese lab in Wuhan province but is keeping an eye on new evidence as it emerges.

Jonathan Pameolik and Wendel Kaludjak of Rankin Inlet in Nunavut made a bet on the outcome of the NHL playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs: the loser has to fish in a fishless pond. Their entire community is now in on it, and excited to see who will win.

The office of the Liberal government's whip said today that he's taking the latest exposure incident involving a Liberal MP seriously.

CN Rail has been fined $100,000 for spraying harmful pesticide over hundreds of kilometres of track in northwestern B.C., damaging vegetation near the Skeena River.

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have blocked the creation of a bipartisan panel to study the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Canadian Olympic wrestler Michelle Fazzari, described as a "fighter" by her coach, is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation in Hamilton after the 33-year-old was diagnosed with cancer last month.

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam, and Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Howard Njoo give a briefing on new COVID-19 modelling figures.

As some COVID-19 restrictions ease, fans are being allowed back into arenas to watch NHL playoff games, but there's a new barrier to attending: the cost. Resale sites are selling tickets to the Habs vs. Leafs Game 6 in Montreal, but only in pairs. So a ticket listed for $1,500 will set fans back double that amount.

Manitoba public health officials announced 497 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths from the illness on Friday.

A 17-year-old Fort McMurray student has been offered four scholarships across Canada for his innovative ventures in computer science, including the prestigious Schulich Leader scholarship.

Japan extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas for 20 more days on Friday, with infections still not slowing as it prepares to host the Olympics in just over 50 days.

The incident, filed with Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting (CADOR) system, took place on May 5. The pilot reported spotting something “well above them” moving right to left, despite the plane cruising at 39,000 feet.

As vaccines continue to roll out across Canada, provinces are making tentative plans for reopening everything from indoor dining to personal services to gyms and casinos. Here's a brief guide.

As vaccines continue to roll out across Canada, provinces are making tentative plans for reopening everything from indoor dining to personal services to gyms and casinos. Here's a brief guide.

The Wuhan lab-leak theory of COVID-19 isn't new, and no major evidence has suddenly appeared. What has changed is calls from scientists in the field, the Biden administration, and others to investigate it properly — because even the head of the World Health Organization says that hasn't happened yet.

In another time, a federal Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau might be expected to raise concerns about a law that would amend the Constitution unilaterally to recognize Quebecers as a nation and declare French as that nation's common language. But there's an election coming.

Surgery delays and a steep drop off in ER visits, contributed to a spike in excess deaths during the pandemic beyond COVID-19 deaths. Yet for some common conditions, the drop in ER visits had no impact on patient outcomes.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at an emerging technology that both helps mining companies and reduces emissions and examine the increasing popularity of floating solar panels.

A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn it's too early to draw conclusions about the mechanism behind the potentially deadly condition.

A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn it's too early to draw conclusions about the mechanism behind the potentially deadly condition.

Annoyed by high bank profits? Stunning returns, with a little taxpayer help, are one more signal the Canadian economy is roaring back. Besides, odds are you're a shareholder.

Amid the struggles of American ranchers, some people are trying to bring back controversial rules on country-of-origin labelling on beef. Canadian producers and trade experts who closely follow the issue are taking notice.

Not only will Quebecers be allowed out after dark for the first time since Jan. 9, they will be able to eat and drink on restaurant patios and welcome friends in their backyards. Here's an overview of what's changing, and what challenges remain.

Not only will Quebecers be allowed out after dark for the first time since Jan. 9, they will be able to eat and drink on restaurant patios and welcome friends in their backyards. Here's an overview of what's changing, and what challenges remain.

Tk’emlups te Secwépemc Chief Rosanne Casimir says that preliminary findings from a survey of the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential school has uncovered the remains of 215 children. 

Liberal MP William Amos said in a statement posted to Twitter that while he was taking part in a virtual session of the House of Commons the previous day, he "urinated without realizing (he) was on camera."

Liberal MP William Amos says in a statement posted to Twitter that while he was taking part in a virtual session of the House of Commons the previous day, he "urinated without realizing (he) was on camera."

May 27, 2021 | A federal advisory panel recommends an end to hotel quarantines and isolation for vaccinated travellers. Several provinces lay out their plans for second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, a major rebranding for Canada’s oldest oil and gas trade association.

When Michael Jeffery of Nelson, B.C., discovered a skunk stumbling on the road last weekend with its head stuck in an empty beer can that was cut in half, he had a little internal debate about whether he could rescue the animal without getting sprayed.

When Michael Jeffery of Nelson, B.C., discovered a skunk stumbling on the road last weekend with its head stuck in an empty beer can that was cut in half, he had a little internal debate about whether he could rescue the animal without getting sprayed.

When Michael Jeffery of Nelson, B.C., discovered a skunk stumbling on the road last weekend with its head stuck in an empty beer can that was cut in half, he had a little internal debate about whether he could rescue the animal without getting sprayed.

Staff and volunteers at some pop-up vaccination clinics in the city are calling out the aggressive behaviour and verbal assaults they have faced from residents seeking a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, despite not yet being eligible. 

Ontario is rushing to administer thousands of doses of the AstaZeneca COVID-19 vaccine before they expire on Monday.

A woman who was enrolled in a prestigious scholarship program has filed a lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The suit alleges that former N.W.T. premier Stephen Kakfwi sexually harassed her while serving as her mentor.

The federal government should end its policy of mandatory three-day quarantine stays in designated facilities for air travellers returning to Canada in favour of letting people come up with their own quarantine plans, says a new report on the effectiveness of Canada's border restrictions.

After years of reunion rumours and a false start due to COVID-19 in 2020, the original cast of Friends reunited on the show's original soundstage at the Warner Bros. studio in California.

B.C. Ministry of Forests confirms tree was cut on North Island in 2020, months before new protections for giant trees came into effect.

Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc told senators this afternoon he expects the government to announce the name of Canada's next governor general by the end of June.