Health

You're at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here's what to know

TORONTO - As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the country into a deep freeze, emergency doctors and public health experts are warning people to protect themselves from frostbite. In some part...

The Canadian Press Jan 24, 2026

First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water

OTTAWA - Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta that failed to make any mention of fresh water. The memorandu...

The Canadian Press Jan 22, 2026

Judge says Montreal man not criminally responsible for stabbing relatives 212 times

MONTREAL - A Montreal man who stabbed his parents and grandmother a total of 212 times has been found not criminally responsible for their murders. Arthur Galarneau, 22, was impassive as Quebec Superi...

The Canadian Press Jan 22, 2026

Killing of B.C. academic spurs calls for government action against gender violence

The killing of a Vancouver Island academic is spurring calls for action against gender-based violence. Saanich police said earlier this month that Muhammed Basar had been charged with murder in the ki...

The Canadian Press Jan 21, 2026

Tobacco company taking Ottawa to court over fee that got unanimous House support

OTTAWA - A major tobacco company is taking the federal government to court over a new fee that would see the industry pay for Ottawa's tobacco control strategy. The tobacco cost recovery fee is set to...

The Canadian Press Jan 21, 2026

Ex-federal minister Jody Wilson-Raybould starting treatment for breast cancer

Former federal justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she will be starting treatment for breast cancer. In a post on social media, Wilson-Raybould says the treatment comes following recent surgery...