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When Taylor Swift took the stage at Seattle's Lumen Field this past weekend for her Eras Tour concert, the Earth moved. Literally. Seismologists say they measured the equivalent of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow apologized to hundreds of asylum seekers who spent weeks living on the street in the city’s downtown core after being denied access to the city's shelter system.

Whale watchers off Cape Cod caught a trio of humpbacks breaching in near-perfect unison.

Residents of 327 properties are allowed to return home, although they must be ready to leave again on short notice.

A University of Calgary professor says a situation at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic in Calgary is a "canary in the coal mine" as Health Canada says it is aware of a second arrangement that could run afoul of the Canada Health Act.

A University of Calgary professor says a situation at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic in Calgary is a "canary in the coal mine" as Health Canada says it is aware of a second arrangement that could run afoul of the Canada Health Act.

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader the new head of state on Friday, hours after the general asked for national and international support despite rising concerns that the political crisis could hinder the nation's fight against jihadists and boost Russia's influence in West Africa.

Starting today, Canadians eligible for the enhanced Canada Workers Benefit will begin receiving the first of three automatic advance payments without having to apply. 

Facing pushback abroad and at home, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he's not giving up on getting a global agreement to phase out unabated fossil fuels.

Two missing hikers have been found dead at the bottom of a ridge in the area of Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta, RCMP said in a release Friday.

A body found in the St. Lawrence River earlier this month has been identified as Casey Oakes, who disappeared in March after he was last seen operating a boat later found near the bodies of two migrant families.

The remains of a German mountain climber who disappeared while hiking along a glacier near Switzerland's iconic Matterhorn mountain in 1986 have been recovered, as melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost.

An Indian national from Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty in Albany, NY, federal court Friday to human smuggling as part of a network that potentially moved hundreds of people from India across the Canada-U.S. border.

Police have moved onto the grounds of Regina city hall to clear the dozens of tents that remained in spite of warnings from city officials.

Police moved onto the grounds of Regina city hall Friday to clear the dozens of tents that remained in spite of warnings from city officials. A fence has been erected to allow city staff to clean the area.

Dozens of tents remained up outside of Regina city hall on Friday morning. Regina police and fire officials were met with a hostile reception on Thursday after informing people they intended to clear the space by the weekend.

As the number of people sleeping outside in Thunder Bay, Ont. reaches triple digits, outreach and support workers are the lifeline to delivering them essential services. Here's an update on the city's dozen homeless encampments and what people are doing to help.

A win or a draw against co-host Australia on Monday will guarantee Canada moves on to the knockout round at the Women's World Cup.

Renowned Toronto musician and poet Mustafa Ahmed grieved the death of his brother Mohamed in a series of online posts Thursday, lamenting the violence that claimed his life.

Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new social media app Threads, after it lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its buzzy launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday.

Canada's women's soccer team says it reached an interim compensation deal with Canada Soccer. In a statement released on social media on Friday, the team said the agreement will provide payment for 2023, including prize money allocation from the Women's World Cup.

Canada's women's soccer team says it reached an interim compensation deal with Canada Soccer. In a statement released on social media on Friday, the team said the agreement will provide payment for 2023, including prize money allocation from the Women's World Cup.

Canada's economy expanded by 0.3 per cent in May, as a large decline in oil and gas output due to wildfires was offset by growth in the service sector.

Singapore conducted its first execution of a woman in 19 years on Friday — its second hanging this week — for drug trafficking. It comes despite calls for the city-state to cease capital punishment for drug-related crimes.

Bolton and Kim Nicholson say they've weathered two years in an RV and a flood on their property, but it's the town hall that has them looking for a new home amid Nova Scotia's housing crisis.

For years, Joe Dorgan has sold a livestock feed made from seaweed gathered on the beaches near his home in Seacow Pond. Now his daughter-in-law and her father have created a business using Dorgan's seaweed mixture.

Bolton and Kim Nicholson say they've weathered two years in an RV and a flood on their property, but it's the town hall that has them looking for a new home amid Nova Scotia's housing crisis.

Australian twins Danny and Michael Philippou have managed to channel the success of their horror comedy YouTube following to the big-screen with their directorial debut Talk To Me, about a group of teens who use an embalmed hand to conjure spirits at house parties.

A Canadian couple's photo with their newborn not only went viral, it got used in an Italian far-right political party's campaign against surrogacy for same-sex parents. Seven years later, a court case against the party turned out to be a victory for the couple but not for the photographer who snapped the tender moment.

Summer brings the opportunity more strolls and hikes, and more time on bikes — in some cases, on streets without cars.

Ya'ara Saks, Canada's new minister of mental health and addictions, inherits a complex portfolio and an opioid crisis that has only gotten worse in almost every year since 2016.

Legendary Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik is back for his second GT20 Canada tournament, a prestigious event that has attracted several international cricket stars to share the stage with Canada's top talent.

For newcomers to Canada, milder temperatures might be expected with a move to the great white north. But with another week of heat warnings in Windsor, and temperatures pushing 40 C with the humidex, it means coping with the heat without always being equipped.

The Edmonton Elks are teaming up with a local radio station for what the club says will be the first-ever Punjabi language football broadcast in North America. 

Legendary Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik is back for his second GT20 Canada tournament, a prestigious event that has attracted several international cricket stars to share the stage with Canada's top talent.

Advocates are calling for changes in municipal, provincial and federal building codes to mandate accessible features in residential buildings, additional incentives for developers to build more accessible units and more public education on why accessible homes are needed in the first place.

Advocates are calling for changes in municipal, provincial and federal building codes to mandate accessible features in residential buildings, additional incentives for developers to build more accessible units and more public education on why accessible homes are needed in the first place.

Ya'ara Saks, Canada's new minister of mental health and addictions, inherits a complex portfolio and an opioid crisis that has only gotten worse in almost every year since 2016.

A Canadian couple's photo with their newborn not only went viral, it got used in an Italian far-right political party's campaign against surrogacy for same-sex parents. Seven years later, a court case against the party turned out to be a victory for the couple but not for the photographer who snapped the tender moment.

The crime severity index in B.C. has gone up four per cent since last year, according to data from Statistics Canada, with the Kelowna, B.C., census metropolitan area (CMA) having the second highest crime severity rating in the country.

"At this point, we're estimating the strike had a negative impact of about $80 million in revenue, much of which we will work hard to claw back over the remainder of Q3 and Q4," said CPKC's chief marketing officer John Brooks.

"At this point, we're estimating the strike had a negative impact of about $80 million in revenue, much of which we will work hard to claw back over the remainder of Q3 and Q4," said CPKC's chief marketing officer John Brooks.

"At this point, we're estimating the strike had a negative impact of about $80 million in revenue, much of which we will work hard to claw back over the remainder of Q3 and Q4," said CPKC's chief marketing officer John Brooks.

A conflict over whether pickleball players would be allowed to use two tennis courts at the Mayne Island Community Centre has been settled by a B.C. Supreme Court judge, who ruled against the tennis players.

Kamloops, B.C.'s Rhonda Malesku says she's going to build her dream home after winning $35 million playing the Lotto Max Jackpot.

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favourites as Take It Easy and The Best of My Love and stepped out front for the waltz-time ballad Take It to the Limit, has died, the band said Thursday.

The District of North Vancouver is warning the public about improperly disposing of smoking materials in hot, dry environments with a video showing a fire being sparked hours after a cigarette was put out.

RCMP say Verity Bolton and her boyfriend Abraxas Glazov may have access to a green Mitsubishi Delica van, that has right-hand drive.