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Bob Barker remembered as 'strong voice for animals' in Canada, says wildlife advocate

Bob Barker remembered as 'strong voice for animals' in Canada, says wildlife advocate

TORONTO — Television host Bob Barker charmed viewers on "The Price is Right," but it's his "strong voice for animals" that one Canadian wildlife advocate says will be irreplaceable.
Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

Forecaster predicts lighter impact as Tropical Storm Franklin changes course

HALIFAX — The Canadian Hurricane Centre says a tropical storm originally forecast to affect parts of southeastern Newfoundland this week is no longer expected to have much impact on land.
Sunday morning collision on Nova Scotia's Highway 12 leaves 17-year-old dead

Sunday morning collision on Nova Scotia's Highway 12 leaves 17-year-old dead

NEW ROSS, N.S. — RCMP in Nova Scotia say a 17-year-old is dead after a fatal collision in New Ross..
Barrett leads balanced offence as Canada thumps Lebanon 128-73 at hoops World Cup

Barrett leads balanced offence as Canada thumps Lebanon 128-73 at hoops World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — RJ Barrett scored a game-high 17 points and Canada cruised to a 128-73 win over Lebanon on Sunday at the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup.
Blue Jays place right-hander Erik Swanson on 15-day injured list

Blue Jays place right-hander Erik Swanson on 15-day injured list

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Erik Swanson on the 15-day injured list on Sunday. The 29-year-old relief pitcher is suffering from thoracic spine inflammation.
Canadian banks face squeeze between climate expectations, market pressures

Canadian banks face squeeze between climate expectations, market pressures

TORONTO — In May, Canadian banks offered support to those affected by an early wave of wildfires in Alberta. In June, they extended the offer to those hit in Nova Scotia, and some expanded it further as fires also raged in Quebec and Ontario.
Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

Wildland firefighters battle mental health, labour challenges atop deadly blazes

Two-week work cycles. Shifts that can last up to 18 hours. Sleeping in tents or gymnasiums far from home. Dangerous and unpredictable work environments.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets Trading on financial markets is expected to be light as it is the last full week before the Labour Day holiday. The week comes sandwiched between U.S.
'It's really hard': Ukrainian grandmother lonely but happy family is in Canada

'It's really hard': Ukrainian grandmother lonely but happy family is in Canada

Galyna Danyliuk knew she would miss her daughter and grandsons when they fled to Canada shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, but she felt it was best she stay behind to protect their family home.
Nisga'a memorial pole about to start journey home to B.C. from Scottish museum

Nisga'a memorial pole about to start journey home to B.C. from Scottish museum

A memorial totem pole belonging to members of the Nisga'a Nation in northwestern British Columbia is about to begin its journey home from the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, where it has been on display for nearly a century.
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