Mammoths, Yukon wild horses lived thousands of years longer than believed: Canadian permafrost study
A new study analyzing soil samples and DNA from Canada's permafrost has found evidence that woolly mammoths and Yukon wild horses may have survived thousands of years longer than previously thought.
Canadian traveller forced to stay in quarantine facility after negative COVID-19 test
A Canadian traveller returning from South Africa says he was forced to continue staying in a federal quarantine facility even after receiving a negative test.
Travellers who've forgotten to use ArriveCan app can now give details at the border
Travellers who can't access the government's ArriveCan app, or simply forget to fill it out, may start to receive some clemency at the border after Canada's public safety minister gave new instructions to border officials to allow people to provide their travel details in person.
'Scale of the flood damage is extraordinary,' B.C.'s deputy premier says as province moves forward with recovery
Three weeks after southern B.C. was hit by the first in a series of atmospheric rivers, the province's deputy premier says efforts are shifting from emergency response to recovery and debris management.
O'Toole asks House to investigate toxic workplace allegations against Shannon Stubbs
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he's asked the House of Commons to probe allegations that Alberta MP Shannon Stubbs created a toxic work environment for her staff.
'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Humboldt Broncos case
A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year.
These satellite images show why there's concern about a Russian invasion of Ukraine
Satellite images captured over the last two months by Maxar Technologies show a buildup of Russian forces and equipment near Ukraine's border, giving evidence to fears from the U.S. intelligence community that an invasion is imminent.
Police watchdog to investigate Quebec City officer linked to two violent arrests
Quebec City police (SPVQ) said Monday there are reasonable grounds to believe a police officer has committed a crime in two incidents following a series of videos in recent days showing violent altercations with the public.
Document calling on feds to 'apprehend' unvaccinated is fake, Ontario officials say
A document circulating online about 'apprehending' unvaccinated people in Ontario is fake and has been sent to police for investigation, the government says.
Body of missing B.C. woman found 5 years later, boyfriend charged with murder: victim's family
A B.C. man has been charged with murder following the discovery of his girlfriend's body five years after she disappeared, according to the woman's family.
Ontario not likely to wind down vaccine passport system in January if Omicron persists: health minister
Ontario's deputy premier says the vaccine passport system may not start to wind down next month as planned if the Omicron coronavirus variant proves itself a greater danger to the public than Delta.
Opposition pushes for diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics as Canada awaits U.S. decision
Opposition parties are ramping up calls for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics as the federal government awaits Washington's move.
The Tragically Hip honours 1989 Ecole Polytechnique massacre victims with new 'Montreal' music video
Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip have released a new music video to honour the victims of the mass shooting at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989.
Conservatives forcing a vote to create an Afghanistan response special committee
The Conservatives want to create a special all-party House of Commons committee to study the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the government's response, and will be forcing a vote on a motion calling for the prime minister to testify and turn over relevant documents.
Take steps to fend off ransomware attacks, federal ministers urge Canadians
Citing a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, several federal ministers are urging Canadians to bolster their cybersecurity practices.
Warning: Liquid manure may be in the well water in parts of B.C.
B.C. has issued a warning about the risk of contamination in private drinking-water wells in flooded areas of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Federal government says Canada border testing contracts worth up to $631 million
The federal government has awarded three companies with contracts worth up to $631 million for COVID-19 border testing and other screening services.
Ontario reports 887 new COVID-19 infections, three additional deaths
Ontario is reporting 887 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, along with three additional deaths.
House of Commons set to get bill from Liberals changing drug, criminal laws
The federal Liberals are expected to introduce a bill in the House of Commons today that would revive a legislative push to repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences.
Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Suu Kyi to 4 years
A special court in Myanmar's capital sentenced the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to four years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of incitement and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said.
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