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Fewer international students made it to Windsor, Ont., in 2024. Local businesses are feeling the impact

Fewer international students made their way to Windsor and Canada this year due to the recent immigration changes. That is having an impact on the local businesses that depended on them historically.

Canada's fanciest pigeon among hundreds flocking to Winnipeg next month for show glory

When you think of pigeons, you might conjure up images of grey speckled birds pecking bits of food off city streets. But there's a lot more to the feathered flock. In fact, some pigeons are quite fancy, according to Gary Parsons of Sarnia, Ont. — and he would know.

Passengers say plane filled with smoke after fiery landing in Halifax

Saskatchewan holiday travellers warned of slippery conditions this season

Whether you’re returning from your Christmas vacation or have New Year’s plans in a different city, the Ministry of Highways is reminding you to travel safely. Communications consultant Brandy Leippi said after mild temperatures and rain in parts of the province, there is frost on the pavement, causing slippery conditions. She recommends checking the Highway...

Olympic champion relay sprinters voted CP team of the year

The relay squad of Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney and Andre De Grasse ran away with The Canadian Press team of the year award for 2024 on Saturday.

How this Vancouver developer turned a unicycling obsession into a video game

A video game released earlier this year allows users to ride a unicycle through Vancouver-inspired cityscapes and perform various tricks, all to a soundtrack of pumping punk rock music made entirely by local bands.

Man found dead in tent in Dartmouth encampment, say Halifax police

Halifax Regional Police are investigating the death of a man found in a tent in Dartmouth on Thursday. This is at least the third man found dead outside in Nova Scotia since late November.

Choking hazard has plush toys recalled across Canada

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year, because there could be a choking hazard.

This Canadian-made walker is helping kids with disabilities — if their families can afford it

The Trexo walker, a Canadian-made exoskeleton, is helping some children living with mobility issues take their first steps. But the high cost of the cutting-edge technology is keeping it out of reach for many families.

Different prayers for different faiths may get 'everyone on board' with changing legislature prayer, says Manitoba's Kinew

Manitoba's premier is open to the legislative chamber hearing a rotation of different prayers reflective of various faith traditions so more people can see themselves and their religious practices represented.

Ferries cancelled as southwest B.C. hit with storm on Christmas Day

Ferries have been cancelled between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island as a windstorm slams into southwest B.C. on Christmas Day.

Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier's fall, and rise, to music's biggest stages

Musician Goldie Boutilier performed at some revered North American music festivals this year, but a promising start to her music career a decade ago with a major label in California turned sour and saw her doing sex work and struggling with drug and alcohol use.

Santa arrives on wings: In coastal Labrador, a Twin Otter has an edge on Rudolph

When Santa Claus visited the Inuit communities of Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet last week, Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid was along for the ride.

Alberta says 'modernized' coal policy coming by late 2025

The Alberta government says it is developing rules that will shape the future of coal mining in the province, but certain notable projects remain exempt from the new plan.

Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court

Federal governments both Conservative and Liberal spent at least $14.5 million fighting prominent First Nations child advocate Cindy Blackstock in court over the last 18 years. Blackstock says the figure is "really disappointing," while an NDP MP calls it "appalling."

'Toxic and unsupportive' work environment widespread at CancerCare Manitoba, report says

A majority of the physicians who responded to a Doctors Manitoba request for feedback on CancerCare Manitoba say they're gravely concerned about the possibility their work environment may hurt their ability to provide proper care to patients, says a report obtained by CBC.

Former premier John Horgan remembered at memorial service for love of B.C., dad jokes

B.C.'s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation

Tariffs threatened by Trump could undermine food and energy security, Sask. premier warns

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is warning a 25 per cent tariff U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is threatening would hurt Canada’s food and energy sectors and be "disastrous" for economic stability and security on both sides of the border.

Former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley to resign as MLA

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is stepping down as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona.

McIntosh sets swimming world record in women's 400m freestyle for her 1st world short course win

Swimmer Summer McIntosh, the first Canadian to win three gold medals in a summer or winter Olympic Games, captured the women's 400-metre freestyle in a world record 3:50.25 for her first individual world short course championship gold medal on Tuesday.

Intimidation now 'commonplace' in N.S. lobster industry, says buyer whose home was shot at

Standing by a bullet hole in his dining room wall, lobster buyer Geoffrey Jobert says such attacks have become an all-too-familiar reality in Nova Scotia’s largest fishery.

Mother 'walked through fire' to save son from burning house, family member says

An Ottawa woman "walked through fire" to save her youngest son from their burning house earlier this week, her mother said.

After 'Yes' vote on coal, Crowsnest Pass, Alta., council now wants to annex land for proposed mine

Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter says council will explore an annexation of the nearby Municipal District of Ranchland, the site of the proposed coking coal mine at Grassy Mountain. Meanwhile, the reeve of that community calls the move "quite preposterous."

Charges dropped against four of five who protested the 2023 Giller Prize ceremony

Pro-Palestinian organizers say charges against four of the five activists arrested for protesting last year's Giller Prize have been withdrawn.

Montreal fire department cuts back on gear containing 'forever chemicals'

The Montreal fire department is taking steps to replace pieces of protective clothing shown to have high levels of potentially hazardous "forever chemicals."

Ontario town declares state of emergency as heavy snowfall knocks out power for parts of province

Intense snow squalls battering Ontario are moving south after burying some central and northern parts of the province under more than a metre of snow, stranding vehicles and prompting one town to declare a state of emergency.