2026 Olympic Games: Chance at gold for Canada in speed skating on Day 8

Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.

Despite the U.S. trade war and President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty, this country's biggest pension funds remain heavily invested in the U.S. The Canada Pension Plan announced this week that it has grown to a record $780.7 billion in assets, with 47 per cent invested in the U.S., compared to only 13 per cent in Canada.

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why scientists are moving beyond these groupings

Categorizing people into just two groups — late and early risers — may be oversimplified when it comes to health and behaviour.

Cheating, a proposal, cute couples — but are the Olympics really the place for love?

Love often seems to be in the air during the Olympics. And there's a storied history of Olympic declarations of love, Olympic couples, and the sometimes controversial Olympic proposal.

'Canadians are with you. We will always be with you': PM addresses vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims

‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has threatened Canada with annexation and economic ruin, leaving some Canadians feeling anxious and concerned. A Winnipeg therapist offers strategies for coping with those emotions.

Does your local school lock its doors? Why school entrance protocols vary across Canada

This week's tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and  other intruder incidents in schools are reviving conversations across Canada about school safety — including controlled access and entry procedures.

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to a strategic dialogue — without offering a formal nuclear umbrella.

Democrats launching probe into Trump, Lutnick links with Moroun after Gordie Howe bridge threat

Democrats in Washington say they’re launching an investigation into the Trump administration and its links to the wealthy owner of the Ambassador Bridge after the U.S. president threatened to block the opening of the competing Gordie Howe Bridge earlier this week.

Supreme Court nullifies Liberal MP's election win by a single vote in Montreal-area riding

Trump says regime change 'seems' to be 'best thing that could happen' for Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that "tremendous power" will soon be in the Middle East, as the Pentagon sent a second aircraft carrier to the region.

What we know — and don't — about the guns used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

Three days after one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada's history, it's still unclear how the shooter, who had a history of mental illness, got hold of the guns recovered at the two crime scenes.

Mexico probing whether B.C. mining company was responsible in kidnapping of its workers

Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether a Canadian mining company holds any responsibility in the suspected cartel kidnapping of 10 of its workers, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.  

Canada, Denmark deepen defence ties after Greenland annexation threat

Canada and Denmark have signed a new defence co-operation agreement aimed at strengthening Arctic security amid lingering tensions over U.S. annexation threats toward Greenland. The pact enhances collaboration on surveillance and joint operations but does not go beyond existing NATO Article 5 commitments.

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing death of young mother

A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has delivered the sentence for Zain Wood who was convicted of of first-degree murder in the stabbing of 22-year-old, Prince George, B.C., mother Isabelle Thomas in front of her two children in 2023.

Seasonique, Seasonale birth control pills recalled over possible missing blister card

Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precaution after the company received a complaint about a package missing an entire blister card of pills, Health Canada says.

Former minister Freeland violated election rules during 2024 byelection, watchdog finds

Former deputy prime minister and cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland violated election rules during a 2024 byelection, the Commissioner of Canada Elections said on Friday.

Deal between Ontario and Diageo panned by mayor, union in Amherstburg as plant prepares to close

Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors. 

The ‘Arc de Trump’ | About That

Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump wants to build a 250-foot-high 'Independence Arch' in Washington, D.C., and why it’s under heavy scrutiny. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Manitoba issues blanket measles warning for 5 southern RMs, says fans were exposed at Jets game

Manitoba saw 44 confirmed cases of measles during the first week of February, as well as an exposure at the Feb. 4 Winnipeg Jets game, the province's latest measles reports say.