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The B.C. Coroners Service says 2,253 people were killed by unregulated drugs in 2024, marking the lowest death toll from the drug-toxicity crisis in four years.

The B.C. Coroners Service says 2,253 people were killed by unregulated drugs in 2024, marking the lowest death toll from the drug-toxicity crisis in four years.

Ugandan authorities launched a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one nurse in the capital, Kampala.

National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said during an appearance on CNBC that Canada "misunderstood" Trump's executive order on tariffs, and "this is not a trade war, this is a drug war."

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran, floated the idea of deporting U.S. citizens convicted of crimes and said Palestinians may have no alternative but to leave Gaza in wide-ranging comments to reporters at the White House on Tuesday.

With the 51st G7 leaders' summit this June in Kananaskis, just west of Calgary, officials are outlining the first details of what will be a massive security effort.

The Canada-U.S. trade war might be on pause, but the threats of tariffs and counter-tariffs have highlighted some important economic vulnerabilities.

Kultida Woods, the Thai-born mother of Tiger Woods who instilled his dominant spirit and encouraged him to wear a red shirt on Sunday as his power colour, died Tuesday.

U.S. President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Monday that U.S. banks are not allowed to operate in Canada, suggesting that he has yet another bone to pick as a trade dispute unfolds between the two countries.

Pressed by reporters about comments on video where he said he was happy Donald Trump had won the most recent U.S. election, PC Leader Doug Ford said he hoped the situation with Trump “might be a little different”, despite Trump’s prior threats to levy tariffs on Canadian exports.

Around 10 people were killed in a school shooting in Sweden on Tuesday, Swedish police said.

Around 10 people were killed in a school shooting in Sweden on Tuesday, Swedish police said.

Around 10 people were killed in a school shooting in Örebro. The damage at the crime scene was so extensive that investigators were unable to be more definitive, said Roberto Eid Forest, head of the local police.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed the dress code for its annual lavish celebration of fashion in May: "Tailored for You." It is the first Met Gala exhibit in more than 20 years to focus exclusively on menswear — specifically Black style in menswear over the centuries.

A woman from New Zealand has filed three lawsuits against best-selling British author Neil Gaiman and his wife, accusing Gaiman of repeatedly sexually assaulting her while she was working as the couple's babysitter and nanny.

A possible tariff war with the United States, Justin Trudeau's departure and the Liberal leadership race are all upsetting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign plans. And behind the scenes, not all Conservatives agree on how to adjust.

Some post-secondary schools in B.C. have moved to online learning Tuesday as snow continues to batter the Lower Mainland.

When Agasha Mutesasira was asked to perform the Canadian and U.S. anthem at the Vancouver Canucks-Detroit Red Wings game, she had no way of predicting the extemes of fan reaction.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill to shield the identities of doctors who prescribe abortion medications, days after a physician in the state was charged with prescribing abortion pills to a pregnant minor in Louisiana.

While rural northeastern Ontario hospitals compete financially for visiting temporary doctors to keep their emergency rooms open, some are casting about for other ways to ease the burden on local doctors to prevent burnout.

While rural northeastern Ontario hospitals compete financially for visiting temporary doctors to keep their emergency rooms open, some are casting about for other ways to ease the burden on local doctors to prevent burnout.

While rural northeastern Ontario hospitals compete financially for visiting temporary doctors to keep their emergency rooms open, some are casting about for other ways to ease the burden on local doctors to prevent burnout.

The site near Prince Albert, Sask., suggests Indigenous people lived in the region about 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.

The site near Prince Albert, Sask., suggests Indigenous people lived in the region about 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.

It was a Friday in January when Celina Klinger started having contractions and went to the hospital to give birth to a baby Isaiah, little brother to four-year-old twin sisters. Two days later, the 29-year-old mother of three was dead from a common infection that in rare cases can aggressively and quickly spread and kill. 

It was a Friday in January when Celina Klinger started having contractions and went to a London, Ont., hospital to give birth to Isaiah, little brother to four-year-old twin sisters. Two days later, the 29-year-old mother of three was dead from a common infection that in rare cases can aggressively and quickly spread and kill. 

Advocates say the decision, now under judicial review at the New Brunswick government's request, shows a need for urgent system improvements.

The N.L. government said they were reversing the move, for now, in light of a 30-day delay on U.S. tariffs.

Since Donald Trump's inauguration last month, members of the trans community in the U.S. are expressing fears over measures they say target them. Some are even thinking of leaving the country, in some cases to move to Canada.

The trade war is off. At least for now. But that is of limited solace. And even if the next deadline somehow comes and goes without the resumption of hostilities, it's not clear when Canadians will again be able to reasonably view the United States as a reliable friend or predictable ally.

Some Canadians who said they feel disrespected and betrayed by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs are pushing back by keeping whatever personal cash they can spare away from the U.S.

The N.W.T. government is optimistic about a revised funding program that aims to help provinces and territories rebuild after a disaster. A key change in the funding model is encouraging more strategic investments that can mitigate the impacts of disasters.

The N.W.T. government is optimistic about a revised funding program that aims to help provinces and territories rebuild after a disaster. A key change in the funding model is encouraging more strategic investments that can mitigate the impacts of disasters.

A hazardous waste facility in St. Catharines, Ont., has been ordered to permanently close after an investigation into an explosion that killed 37-year-old Ryan Konkin in 2023.

One week into Ontario’s four-week election campaign, the dominant issue by far is U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on Canadian exports.

Some Canadians who said they feel disrespected and betrayed by Donald Trump's threat of tariffs are pushing back by keeping whatever personal cash they can spare away from the U.S.

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, to chart a strategy to “remake” the Middle East, on the day negotiations are meant to resume to prolong the ceasefire in Gaza. But in Israel and far beyond, doubts persist about the Israeli leader's motives.

Canadians spent months passionately debating about what U.S. President Donald Trump really wants from us. Is it just some border fixes, or broader economic changes? It turns out, both are correct. It’s all of the above.

Given the temporary nature of Donald Trump's tariff reprieve, everyday Albertans are still bracing for impact, and analysts caution about a challenging road ahead.

Shipping giant Purolator has lost in B.C. Supreme Court after it tried to challenge an arbitrator's decision to compensate unvaccinated employees suspended or terminated by the company.

American banks have been operating in Canada for many years.

Skiing legend Lindsey Vonn faces critisism and physical challenges as she returns to the slope at age 40. Despite past inujries and time away from the sport, Vonn is determined to prove she still belongs on the world stage. Meanwhile, a blend of talented Canadians are ready to make noise as well.

PC Leader Doug Ford was captured on video after a news conference Monday saying he was happy that President Donald Trump had won the most recent U.S. election — that is until Trump responded with tariff threats that could cause massive harm to Ontario’s economy.