Canada

Trump Transition 6 hours ago

Trump picks former congressman Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada

President-elect Trump announced on Wednesday that he was picking former congressman Pete Hoekstra to be the U.S. ambassador to Canada.

Canada 2 days ago

Foul play ruled out month after body of Walmart employee found inside walk-in oven at Canada store

Authorities in Canada have determined there was no foul play leading to the death of a Walmart employee whose body was found inside a walk-in oven of the store last month.

Justin Trudeau 2 days ago

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada 'could have acted quicker' on reining in immigration

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government in Canada "could have acted quicker" to reign in the massive influx of migrants entering the country following the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada 2 days ago

CFL Grey Cup ref makes rookie mistake at coin toss

Canadian Football League referee Ben Major suffered a faux pas during the coin toss of the Grey Cup on Sunday between the Toronto Argonauts and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Travel 4 days ago

Hair-freezing competition canceled due to unusually uncooperative weather

A hair-freezing contest held at a hot springs in Canada was cancelled due to the weather not being up to par. The acceptable temperature should be -4°F or lower to hold the event.

Cold and Flu November 13

Bird flu leaves teen in critical condition after country's first reported case

A teenager has been left in critical condition after contracting the first presumptive human case of avian influenza in Canada. Expert Sam Scarpino discusses the health risk and potential for spread.

Soccer November 12

Bev Priestman out as Canadian women's head soccer coach following Olympic drone scandal probe

The Canadian women's soccer team was implicated in a drone scandal this past summer, but an investigation determined drone use against opponents predated the Paris Olympics.

Health November 11

Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized

The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.

Family October 31

Woman jumps into Niagara Falls with 2 young sons in 'intentional act': police

A woman and her two young children are dead after they intentionally went over a safety rail and leaped into Niagara Falls on Monday, according to New York State Police. Their bodies have yet to be recovered.

Canada October 30

Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists

Canada's government has alleged that Amit Shah, the Indian Minister of Home Affairs and close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind a campaign to target Sikh separatists in Canada.