33 m. ago Kids by Babyganics sunscreen recalled due to solvent: Health Canada

A children’s sunscreen is being recalled after a solvent was found in the product that could pose health risks. Health Canada says SC Johnson & Son, Inc. is recalling some of its Kids by Babyganics SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Totally Tropical in both its rollerball and continuous spray formats due to monoglyme _ also known […]

Society

46 m. ago B.C. earthquake triggers concerns over sporadic alerts from national warning system

A federal seismologist says they are looking into the issue, but some variance on alerts sent to mobile devices can and does occur.

Society

49 m. ago Krump in Ottawa: Photos from a free dance workshop at the NAC

The street dance form dubbed "Kingdom Radically Uplifted Mighty Praise" emerged from South-Central Los Angeles a quarter-century ago.

Other

84 m. ago Musk Says All Federal Workers Must Justify Job or Risk Dismissal

Elon Musk, who is heading US President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the government, said all federal employees will receive an email directing them to justify their jobs.

Society

93 m. ago Some who felt B.C. earthquake didn’t get an alert, prompting system review

A federal seismologist says they are looking into the issue, but some variance on alerts sent to mobile devices can and does occur.

Culture

96 m. ago Whitecaps: A season starts with a hunt for unicorns and a trip through the Timbers

The Whitecaps had until Friday to declare their roster model — Designated Player heavy or U22 players — and chose the youth path. Now they just have to find the players, the magical and elusive affordable and impactful players, to fit the system.

Culture

1 hour ago Police officer, gunman dead after hostages taken at Pennsylvania hospital

Pennsylvania officials said a man entered a hospital’s intensive care unit in York, Pa., and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police on Saturday.

Events

1 hour ago Edmonton Oilers pick up where they left off — playing poorly

Well, the Edmonton Oilers picked up right where they left off before the break. And that’s not a good thing. It was three shades of bad as an Oilers team that looked sloppy and disinterested heading into the Four Nations Face-Off break played the exact same way in their return Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. All […]

Other

2 h. ago Trudeau speaks with Trump about Ukraine, fentanyl fight, PMO says

OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office says Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine on Saturday ahead of a virtual G7 meeting slated for Monday. Earlier this week, Trudeau told reporters that Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any talks on ending hostilities ignited by Russia’s […]

Politics

2 h. ago «Attentat terroriste» en France, un mort et au moins trois blessés

Le parquet antiterroriste français a annoncé s’être saisi de l’enquête sur l’attaque à l’arme blanche qui a fait un mort

Events

2 h. ago David Ayres, from EBUG to train conductor and still mulling a movie

When talking to David Ayres about his once-close ties to the Maple Leafs, you can safely say the train has left the station.  He had a Leafs T-shirt on under his sweater and played with borrowed Marlie gear, but after his emergency backup feat gave visiting Carolina an improbable win that caused huge embarrassment for […]

Transport

2 h. ago B.C. Climate News: UBC research finds plants are 'leaking' more water than thought | Decision finds old

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Feb. 17 to 23, 2025.

Society

2 h. ago ’Absurd and surreal’: Ukrainians in Alberta town hurt by Trump’s comments on war

VEGREVILLE, ALTA. — Yuliia Kalutska doesn’t have the will to talk about plans for her future. She says it’s because of rebukes this week of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump called the European leader a “dictator” and blamed Ukraine for starting the war. “It’s hard not to watch the news, […]

Other

3 h. ago Trump’s Energy Czar Has Plan to ‘Map, Baby, Map’ US Oil Bounty

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touted a plan for mapping deposits of oil, gas and critical minerals on US federal lands, casting it as an opportunity to catalyze development of the energy resources, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and pare the nation’s debt.

Other

3 h. ago Liberal leadership candidates split on whether to shrink public service

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to reduce the size of the public service if he becomes prime minister, and at least one Liberal leadership candidate agrees.

Politics

3 h. ago ’HE IS INNOCENT’: Juror urges clemency for Alabama man facing execution

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for the execution of a man whose innocence claim is supported by a juror from his trial. Justices on Friday authorized the execution of Robin “Rocky” Myers, who was convicted in the 1991 killing of his neighbour, Ludie Mae Tucker. The execution will […]

Other

4 h. ago Nova Scotia groups want free Canadian trade as poll shows support in Atlantic region

Lifting of restrictions would only apply to provinces and territories that pass similar legislation

Economics

4 h. ago High avalanche risk in parts of B.C. coast due to rain and warm temperatures

High avalanche danger levels have also been placed on parts of Vancouver Island, West Kootenay and the North Coast from Kitimat to Terrace.

Culture

4 h. ago Recipe: Stuffed mussels a delightful West Coast seafood appetizer

A dish that pairs perfectly with Chardonnay and beer from B.C.

Other

4 h. ago France knife attack kills one, injures at least two in what Macron calls terrorism

French President Emmanuel Macron labeled the perpetrator an Islamic extremist, and said the government has “complete determination” to respond to the attack.

Events