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Here's what to know about why the Silicon Valley Bank failed, who was affected most, and what to know about how it may, and may not affect, the wider banking system in the U.S.

Canada's Flair Airlines had four aircraft seized on Saturday as a result of a commercial dispute with a New York-based hedge fund and aircraft lessor, resulting in flight cancellations, a spokesperson for the low-cost carrier said.

Those who speak for Canada’s beer industry say a sizable tax increase which will take effect next month should be reconsidered — calling it the latest blow to financially-squeezed breweries. 

A union representing 200 employees of Indigo Books & Music Inc. is calling on the retailer to disclose more information about the scope of its recent data breach and offer additional support to staff affected.

Britain's BBC was forced to axe much of its sports coverage on Saturday after presenters refused to work in a show of solidarity with Gary Lineker, as a row over freedom of speech threatens to turn into a crisis for the national broadcaster.

Bud Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who won four Grey Cups during his 10 years in the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and took the Minnesota Vikings to four Super Bowls, died Saturday. He was 95.

Albert Middleton will celebrate the occasion at Victoria's Veterans Memorial Lodge surrounded by family, friends, a birthday cake, and big band music. 

Albert Middleton will celebrate the occasion at Victoria's Veterans Memorial Lodge surrounded by family, friends, a birthday cake, and big band music. 

When Angie Titus of Hampton, N.B., agreed to don skis for the first time in 17 years, she didn't anticipate being evacuated from a chairlift. But that's what happened Friday at Poley Mountain.

Several dolphins got stuck by the wharf in Heart's Delight-Islington, N.L., on Friday. Some have since been freed by rescue crews, but others are still wading in the ice.

Advocates say it's imperative the B.C. government put more money into creating more widely accessible overdose prevention sites, days after the latest death toll from the toxic drug crisis was revealed.

In the 2022 Elvis film, Tom Hanks's depiction of Elvis Presley's real-life former manager, Col. Tom Parker, is cruel, corrupt, and according to the 2023 Razzie award results, deserving of worst supporting actor and worst screen combo awards.

Having read Batman comics while growing up in Miramichi, N.B., David Alexander Miller was excited to play Bruce Wayne in the new series Gotham Nights … even if, as depicted in the trailer, he dies at the beginning. 

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin set the outright World Cup record for most career victories with 87 by winning a slalom Saturday. She broke a tie with Ingemar Stenmark on the all-time overall winners list between men and women.

Deby Nash found out last year that the kidney she received just over 42 years ago has started to fail. After almost a year of tests, reports and vaccinations — she is still waiting to hear from her medical team whether she qualifies for the transplant waiting list.

James Louden was charged under the Public Lands Act last year, but the charge was withdrawn by the Crown this week.

James Louden was charged under the Public Lands Act last year, but the charge was withdrawn by the Crown this week.

Making small, manageable changes to your sleep schedule and spending time outside will make it easier to get some shut-eye.

Internal surveys conducted by the agency responsible for enforcing air passenger protection rules shows a growing level of dissatisfaction with the time it takes to resolve complaints.

When Russian forces pushed toward Kyiv last year, two Ukrainian teachers turned the basement of their school into a makeshift air raid shelter — and gave hundreds of terrified children a safe place to hide as the bombs fell.

Long backlogs at four tribunals mean Ontarians are waiting months or even years to have their cases heard, and critics, lawyers and advocates are calling on the government to fix what they say is a broken system.

Long backlogs at four tribunals mean Ontarians are waiting months or even years to have their cases heard, and critics, lawyers and advocates are calling on the government to fix what they say is a broken system.

One side of Rozina Darvesh’s family embraces alcohol as part of their culture while the other side shuns it for religious reasons. She’s realized that embracing life in the space in between expectations can be a rich experience.

The 19-year-old singer, who was raised on Vancouver Island, is nominated for artist of the year at this year's Juno Awards — the lone early-career artist in the category as she competes against Michael Bublé, Shawn Mendes, Avril Lavigne and the Weeknd.

The heads of Canada's biggest grocery chains were in Ottawa this week to defend themselves against accusations that they are gouging consumers amid high inflation. While they insist their profit margins are as thin as they've ever been, their record profits suggest there's more than meets the eye.

Public transit service has decreased in many parts of the country, but those cuts are leading to reduced revenue. And as rates go up and more service cuts often follow, that could lead to what one consultant calls a death spiral for the system.

Once a month, a group of women gather along the Grand River to unburden themselves by releasing their worries and frustrations.

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An Ontario MPP has resigned from the Progressive Conservative caucus and will sit as an Independent, effective immediately, amid allegations he is linked to election interference by China.

Regulators rushed Friday to seize the assets of one of Silicon Valley's top banks, marking the largest failure of a U.S. financial institution since the height of the financial crisis almost 15 years ago.

The Ontario government says Kiska, the last captive killer whale in Canada, has died.