11 h. ago Possible fatalities after rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park

An RCMP spokesperson confirmed the rockslide resulted in 'serious injuries' to hikers

Society

11 h. ago Live developments: Possible fatalities after rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park

An RCMP spokesperson confirmed the rockslide resulted in 'serious injuries' to hikers

Society

11 h. ago One dead after rockslide near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park

Other injured hikers evacuated from scene by ground and air ambulance, authorities say

Society

11 h. ago Rock slide leaves 1 dead, others seriously injured in Banff National Park

A large emergency response was dispatched to the Alberta Rocky Mountains on Thursday afternoon after a rock slide left several hikers injured in Banff National Park.

Society

66 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: Sled Island | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Calgary Stampeders

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. National Indigenous Peoples Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heritage Park YYC (@heritageparkyyc) Heritage Park is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations […]

Society

6 d. ago Two female grizzlies killed by trains in Banff National Park, a major blow to population

'The significance of losing breeding females can't be overstated,' said wildlife ecologist Saundi Stevens

Politics

8 d. ago Sir John A. Macdonald statue outside Ontario legislature freed after being in a box for five years

The statue of Canada's first prime minister has been under hoarding since 2020, when it was vandalized with pink paint during a protest

Other

1 week ago Disney World getting rid of three beloved rides for new ‘Cars’ attraction

A Cars-themed section is coming to Disney World — which means something has to go. Rides and attractions inspired by the Lightning McQueen-loving franchise are coming to Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland nearly 20 years after the first movie’s release. To make room for Piston Peak National Park, three longtime attractions will be displaced, according to a […]

Culture

1 week ago Patrice Dutil: Ryerson’s toppled statue should be restored at Queen’s Park

Egerton Ryerson embodied the best of his generation and today must be recognized as the founder of Canada's public education system

Other

2 w. ago Body of man who died from fall on Alaska’s Mount McKinley recovered

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Mountaineering rangers in Alaska recovered the body of a Seattle man who died after falling 3,000 feet (about 900 metres) from a climbing route on Mount McKinley. Alex Chui’s body was transferred to the state medical examiner Wednesday, the Denali National Park and Preserve said in a statement. Two other members of […]

Events

2 w. ago Hungry wild elephant raids grocery store in Thailand for snacks

BANGKOK — A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to food on the shelves. Videos of the incident showed the huge male elephant, known as Plai Biang Lek, briefly stopping in front of the shop, located […]

Other

2 w. ago Greg Piasetzki: John A. Macdonald’s return to Queen’s Park an opportunity for historical literacy

The reappearance of his statue at the Ontario legislature is not the end of the conversation. It should be the beginning

Other

2 w. ago Hundreds of First Nations members protest mining bill at Queen’s Park

Premier Doug Ford’s government is pushing through a controversial mining bill despite the protests of several hundred First Nations members who came from the far north to the front lawn of Queen’s Park on Monday. “Kill Bill 5, kill Bill 5,” the crowd chanted. The province moved to shut down debate on a mining law […]

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3 w. ago Toronto will soon have direct flight route to country known for tropical rainforests

If you're seeking a tropical getaway this upcoming winter, you'll be pleased to hear that a new flight route will soon connect Toronto with a South American country known for its lush rainforests and high biodiversity. Montreal-headquartered airline Air Transat will be launching a new non-stop flight service between Toronto Pearson Airport and Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean," Georgetown is the retail and administrative centre of the country. Guyana is the only mainland South American country in which English is the official language, and is known for its natural resources, including its dense rainforests, sugarcane plantations, rice fields, and gold reserves. Rainforests cover roughly 80 per cent of Guyana, and the country's majestic Kaieteur Falls, located in Kaieteur National Park, are located just a short flight away from Georgetown. Known as the world's largest single-drop wate...

Other

4 w. ago ‘Experienced’ hiker, 74, dies while attempting ‘strenuous’ Grand Canyon trek

An “avid and experienced” 74-year-old hiker died while attempting a “strenuous” rim-to-rim trek at Arizona’s Grand Canyon last week. The U.S. National Park Service said in a news release Monday that the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report May 15 of an unresponsive hiker on the North Kaibab Trail, approximately a kilometre below […]

Events

4 w. ago Warning issued for part of Banff National Park after bear makes ‘contact with a tent’

Park officials reminded people to make plenty of noise when hiking or cycling in the area, to carry bear spray and know how to use it and to keep pets on leashes.

Society

4 w. ago Man who attacked women on TTC, killing 1, sentenced to life in prison

A Chinese national who stabbed two strangers on the TTC near High Park Station two-and-a-half years ago has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years.

Events