‘I had started saying goodbye’: Why some Canadians go abroad for medical care
Allyson Vandenberg of Toronto was rejected for back surgery before even stepping into a doctor’s office, at a point when her pain had become unbearable.
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‘I had started saying goodbye’: Why some Canadians go abroad for medical care
Allyson Vandenberg of Toronto was rejected for back surgery before even stepping into a doctor’s office, at a point when her pain had become unbearable.
New bill could allow some Canadian snowbirds to stay longer in the U.S.
A proposed U.S. bill could allow Canadian snowbirds who own or lease a residence in the United States to stay longer. Here's what an immigration lawyer and a seniors group think.
First Canadian navy vessel to visit Antarctica returns to its home port in Halifax
A Halifax-based warship has returned to its home port after becoming the first Royal Canadian Navy vessel to visit Antarctica.
Newfoundland man describes escape from fire that turned town into a ‘black hole’
Trevor Parsons describes what’s left of his parents’ neighbourhood, which was ravaged by flames in the Avalon region in eastern Newfoundland.
Canadians mark Victory in Europe Day in downtown ceremonies
Veterans, diplomats, members of the Armed Forces and political leaders gathered Thursday at events across Canada commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
Winnipeg veteran centenarian remembers years during Second World War
Winnipeg veteran Len Van Roon looks back on his time during the Second World War. He was just 20 years old when he was sent to Europe.
‘Do not consume’: Pumpkin seeds recalled for salmonella risk
Organic Traditions jumbo pumpkin seeds have been recalled nationwide over risks of salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says.
This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?
William Stuart McMullen, a Canadian pilot officer from Ontario, is little known in his own country, but his family is calling on the Canadian government to honour a man who paid the ultimate price thousands of kilometres from his home.
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself firmly within a North American political and economic compact that generated prosperity for much of the western world for decades.
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next election
Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he is stepping down as the leader of the territorial Liberal party and will not be running for re-election.
Canada’s South Asian diaspora on edge in light of mounting India-Pakistan tensions
Canada’s South Asian community is on edge after conflict erupted between India and Pakistan in the form of missile strikes that killed 31 people in Pakistani-administered areas.
New rules on tipping, price labelling take effect across Quebec
New rules on tipping and on price displays at grocery retailers are in effect as of today across Quebec.
‘Out of control’ wildfire hits areas of N.L., evacuation orders in some parts of Edmonton
A 'large' and 'out of control' wildfire is currently burning in areas of Newfoundland, the provincial RCMP reports.
‘Every day is fun because I’m still alive,’ says 110-year-old Canadian veteran
One of Canada’s oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it’s not that hard to make it to 110 years old – all you have to do is stay alive.
Giant lily pads and a bronze tree are among designs for Queen Elizabeth II’s memorial
What could be a better memorial to Queen Elizabeth II than a pod of faintly psychedelic giant lily pads? Perhaps a big bronze tree or a recording of the late monarch’s voice.