50 m. ago No need to panic, but West Nile threat very real, Manitoba health expert says

Health experts say a confirmed case of West Nile Virus is connected to someone who travelled outside of Manitoba, but that doesn't mean there won't be homegrown cases this summer.

Science

58 m. ago Manitoba Indigenous groups agree to work together on major infrastructure projects

The Southern Chiefs' Organization, which represents 32 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations in the province, and the Manitoba Métis Federation have signed a five-year agreement.

Politics

62 m. ago Colossal Biosciences’ female ‘dire wolf’ meets her brothers for first time

The biology research company brought the two males, Romulus and Remus, together in one habitat with the female, Khaleesi, to watch them meet for the first time.

Other

65 m. ago U.S. human rights reports criticize NATO allies, minimize some abuses

The reports, which cover 2024 before U.S. President Donald Trump took office, reflect his administration’s focus on free speech and restricting access to abortion.

Events

68 m. ago Alberta Parks issues bear warning for all provincial parks in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley

A bumper crop of buffalo berries this year has prompted Alberta Parks to issue a bear warning for all provincial parks and protected areas in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley.

Other

75 m. ago Ready for the fireworks? Everything you need to know about GlobalFest 2025

The fireworks show is on at Calgary's Elliston Park Aug. 14, 16, 19, 21 and 23.

Events

79 m. ago Police seek public help to identify suspect in random CTrain assault

The suspect is described as 5’9” tall, weighing 170 pounds, with a slim build, blond hair and darker facial hair

Events

80 m. ago Canada Post, union to restart contract talks as company warns of ‘crisis’

The national mail carrier said it has asked the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to present a response to its 'best and final offers' that the union rejected nearly two weeks ago.

Economics

88 m. ago Got an Air Canada ticket? Your rights, as strike flight cancellations begin

Air Canada said it will begin cancelling flights as early as Thursday because 'sudden or unmanaged work stoppages produce a significantly worse disruption to travel.'

Other

88 m. ago Powerball winner tackled and tased after kicking Florida deputy in the face

Florida police just gave a man 167 million reasons why he should not have attacked them. Body-cam footage shows the winner of a $167.3-million Powerball jackpot getting tackled and Tased after kicking a deputy in the head. James Farthing, 50, of Georgetown, Ky., was arrested in St. Pete Beach after police were called to the […]

Other

1 hour ago Policymakers still unsure where Bank of Canada rate should land

Some members of the governing council said there should not be any further rate relief

Events

2 h. ago Hudson’s Bay is now just a numbered company as it continues to sell its assets to repay creditors

The renaming process had to take place since HBC sold its intellectual property to Canadian Tire

Economics

2 h. ago Possible Air Canada flight attendants strike: Is your flight impacted and will you get a refund?

'The first flights will be cancelled August 14, with more on August 15, with a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge on August 16,' the airline says

Other

2 h. ago Person dead following shooting in Maple Ridge, homicide team called in

Ridge Meadows RCMP said they received reports around 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday of a shooting near 246 Street and 124 Avenue in Maple Ridge.

Events

2 h. ago Cops seek man accused of indecent acts in front of Oakville homes

Halton Regional Police cops are trying to identify a man accused of committing indecent acts while facing doorbell cameras in Oakville earlier this week.  Police said the suspect rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Monday on Pelee Blvd. When no one answered, cops alleged that he committed an indecent act while facing […]

Other

2 h. ago Alligator Alcatraz is holding numerous inmates with no criminal history: report

Alligator Alcatraz was opened as the Trump administration amped up its pursuit of people it considers to be illegally in the U.S.

Events

2 h. ago Struggling with the heat? It’s not just you as summer days above 30 C spike

Amid ongoing heat waves, cities like Toronto, Montreal and Halifax have seen more days above 30 C than normal, some far surpassing their 2024 numbers.

Other

2 h. ago Multiple local states of emergency issued as wildfire near Port Alberni grows

The City of Port Alberni, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District and the Tseshaht First Nation have all issued local states of emergency due to the growing blaze.

Events

2 h. ago Voyeurism charges laid against man who housed women he met at church

Brad Dewar is the secretary of Victory Churches International

Culture

2 h. ago Metro navigates tariff headwinds with supplier deals, posts 9% profit growth

Grocer said 20% of vendor price increase requests were tariff related

Economics