Clinics, techs unsure about Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests
Program lets patients bypass their doctor and privately book diagnostic imaging
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 41m ago
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What we know so far about the Canadian NATO intern accused of spying for China
Claire (Biwei) Zhang has a history of working at federal agencies in Ottawa, and was vetted before being cleared to work at NATO headquarters
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 44m ago
Man arrested after knife attack at Israeli tent in Edmonton Heritage Festival
Social media footage circulated on Wednesday showing an individual attempting to slash the Israeli tent with a knife
National Post - Canada · 53m ago
Ford is planning an EV under $40K. Can it compete with Chinese vehicles?
The Michigan-based carmaker is facing competition from rivals like Elon Musk’s Tesla and China’s BYD as it plans to release a new line of mass-affordable electric vehicles.
Global News - Canada · 2h ago
Two 18-year-olds charged in fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting
Toronto police say a pair of 18-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in last month's deadly shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival. Two people were killed, several others were injured and thousands were sent running for cover in what police have called a targeted attack at the popular midtown festival, casting a shadow over Toronto's busy street festival season.
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 2h ago
B.C. police launch wildfires arson investigations in Interior and Metro Vancouver
Possible arson incidents come as firefighters fear an increase in fire starts amid tinder-dry conditions across the south of the province
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 2h ago
Researchers confirm a tornado touched down in Repentigny, Que. on Aug. 2
Researchers have confirmed that a storm that damaged trees and buildings in a suburb north of Montreal on Sunday was in fact a tornado.
Global News - Canada · 2h ago
Person fatally shot during Brockville police search warrant: SIU
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a person was fatally shot while officers executed a search warrant in Brockville on Thursday evening.
Global News - Canada · 2h ago
Ford urges Carney to extend gas tax cut or make it permanent
Prime Minister announced in April that government would pause collection of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 4h ago
More than $4.5M worth of cocaine seized, 3 charged in Ontario drug bust
Three men are facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP officers seized more than 170 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $4.5 million in southern Ontario.
Global News - Canada · 4h ago
Two 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in shooting at Salsa on St. Clair festival
Toronto police say both men also face five counts of attempted murder, as well as several gun and drug-related charges
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 4h ago
Compliments’ smashed 100% chicken burgers are being recalled in Canada
The notice is classified as a Class II recall, meaning 'there is a moderate risk' consuming the affected products may lead to 'short-term or non-life threatening health problems.'
Global News - Canada · 5h ago
Girl sexually assaulted by ride operator at Vaughan, Ont. amusement park: police
A 19-year-old ride operator is charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl during a safety check at a Vaughan amusement park. Police believe there may be more victims.
Global News - Canada · 5h ago
Mastering the mind: Neuroscientist Adrian Owen on why everyone should be thinking more about thinking
Professor at UWO talks about executive function and his latest book on the subject in this Q&A
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 6h ago
Researchers tracking transmissible catfish cancer in Quebec and N.B.
Post-doctoral fellow Zoe Clarke says she believes lab results expected in the next few weeks will show brown bullhead catfish with dark spots seen for years in New Brunswick have the same transmissible cancer discovered in a lake at the Quebec-Vermont border.
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 6h ago
Third week wraps up in New York trial of man accused of killing daughter
Prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case Friday in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter last summer during a trip to New York.
Global News - Canada · 6h ago
Two officers, inmate die during transfer from Edmonton prison
Correctional Service Canada did not say how the three were killed or when it happened, but called it a ‘tragic accident’
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 7h ago
Canada won’t pay fee as observer in Europe’s fighter jet program: feds
Canada recently became the first country to gain "observer status" with the Global Combat Air Program, a fighter jet under joint development by Italy, Japan and the U.K.
Global News - Canada · 7h ago
Canada added 75K jobs in July ‘summer surge,’ but uncertainty remains
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, according to Statistics Canada, as the national unemployment rate ticked down to 6.4 per cent — the lowest since July 2024.
Global News - Canada · 7h ago
Researchers tracking whether contagious catfish cancer in Quebec has spread to N.B.
Scott Young has come across brown bullhead catfish with dark spots for much of his four-decade fishing career across New Brunswick’s lakes and rivers.
Global News - Canada · 8h ago
Interim Indigenous languages commissioner says she’s participating in probe of office
Federal government ordered a financial audit of transactions and activities in the office after receiving anonymous complaints
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 8h ago
Scientists test whether contagious catfish cancer has spread to New Brunswick
‘There is no evidence that it could spread to a human’ Dr. Julie Dragon, co-lead on the study, says
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 8h ago
Michael Hendricks leaves a legacy of gay activism in Montreal
Marriage to long-time partner René LeBoeuf in 2004 was Quebec’s first same-sex wedding
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 9h ago
Canada’s observer status in next-generation fighter jet program comes with no costs
There would be ‘resource implications’ should Canada decide eventually to join the next-generation jet development program as a full member, feds say
The Globe and Mail - Canada · 9h ago