Fire restrictions are now in place across parts of northwestern Ontario as crews battle several active wildfires. Restrictions affect areas in the Dryden, Fort Frances […]
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Ebola Outbreak Sparks Fears of Wider Spread, Expert Warns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola outbreak a global public health emergency to help countries work together and send more support […]
Celebrated Indigenous cellist dies in crash.
Canada’s arts and Indigenous communities are mourning the death of Juno-nominated Indigenous cellist Cris Derksen, who was killed in a head-on crash near Slave Lake, […]
Big Retail Chains Shutting Down Across Canada
One of Canada’s largest home appliance retailers is shutting down permanently. Coast Appliances has started a going-out-of-business sale at all 17 of its Canadian stores, […]
Latest El Niño Report Signals Trouble Ahead
Extreme weather is becoming more common around the world. Strong hurricanes, deadly heat waves, floods, and droughts are now happening more often because of climate […]
Scientists are warning Canadians to prepare for an increase in ticks spreading north from the United States this year.
Scientists are warning Canadians to prepare for a slow but steady spread of ticks coming from the United States. Experts say different types of ticks […]
Small Price Drops Announced for Diesel and Home Heating Fuels
The Public Utilities Board adjusted fuel prices today, but gas prices stayed the same. Diesel fell by about 3 cents per litre, while furnace oil […]
Organic microgreens recalled in Ontario, Quebec over possible E. coli contamination
Several organic microgreen products sold in Ontario and Quebec have been recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the Canadian Food […]
Northwestern Ontario First Nations Declare State of Emergency Over Drug Trafficking
Two neighbouring First Nations in northwestern Ontario have declared a joint state of emergency because of rising crime, violence, and drug trafficking affecting their communities. […]
Ontario school board trustees spent $175K to strip Sir John A. Macdonald’s name from school
A Grade 10 student is questioning the Waterloo Region District School Board after learning it spent about $175,000 to rename a high school in Waterloo, […]