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A growing number of Canadians were less happy in 2023, survey shows

A growing number of Canadians were less happy in 2023, survey shows

An Angus Reid Institute poll shows how inflation, interest rates and other pressures are impacting Canadian life satisfaction.
Athabasca Fire Chief reflects on Jackfish Lake fire

Athabasca Fire Chief reflects on Jackfish Lake fire

Fire chief reflects on some lessons learned in the largest fire of the last five years
Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

Air Canada ranks last for on-time performance in North America

A new report says Air Canada had the worst on-time performance among large airlines in North America in 2023.
Here are the changes to CPP deductions starting in 2024

Here are the changes to CPP deductions starting in 2024

TORONTO — Middle-income earners will start seeing a larger portion of their paycheques going toward Canada Pension Plan contributions as of Monday.
Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

OTTAWA — A national recall has been issued for a brand of hypoallergenic infant formula over concerns it may be contaminated with a bacteria.
St. Albert family reunited with long-lost cat after more than a year

St. Albert family reunited with long-lost cat after more than a year

The cat disappeared over a year ago during the winter but made a new friend and survived
Three people arrested following firearms complaint and residential fire in Goodfish Lake

Three people arrested following firearms complaint and residential fire in Goodfish Lake

A firearms complaint followed by a reported residential fire in Goodfish (Whitefish) Lake in the early morning hours of Dec. 30 are believed to be connected, according to updated information from RCMP.
Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

Police believe B.C. man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a man who has been convicted of drunk driving 21 times could hold a Canadian record.
Expert says number of police shootings in Canada 'spectacularly unrelenting'

Expert says number of police shootings in Canada 'spectacularly unrelenting'

The family of a woman shot by an officer in Edmonton during a wellness check says her death was unnecessary, as the number of police shootings across Canada show little sign of relenting over the past four years.
CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

CBC to skip New Year's Eve broadcast special due to 'financial pressures'

TORONTO — New Year's Eve will look much different this year on CBC.
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