Finland has detained a Russian cargo ship suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea gas pipeline and data cables. The incident raises security concerns and highlights regional tensions. Read the full investigation.
The annual Huron Polar Plunge is set to take place in Goderich, Ontario on New Year's Day. Participants will brave the frigid Lake Huron waters for charity. Get details on the event.
Thunder Bay police have made arrests in the 2014 slaying of a local man, marking a breakthrough in a long-standing cold case. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Montreal polar plunge participants are advocating for official access to a St. Lawrence River beach. Discover their New Year's Eve tradition and the call for designated winter swimming spots.
Ring in 2026 with a frigid dip! Metro Vancouver's polar bear swims, led by the 106-year-old English Bay event, offer a chilling start to the new year. Find times and locations from Deep Cove to White Rock.
Flooding forces cancellation of Calgary's IceBreaker Polar Dip, a key fundraiser for survivors of human trafficking. Organizers vow to continue virtual fundraising efforts.
South Korea announces a historic ban on bear breeding and bile extraction, marking a major victory for animal welfare and ending a decades-old controversial industry.
Florida's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade concluded on December 29, 2025, sparking renewed debate over wildlife management and conservation ethics. Explore the details and ongoing fallout.
A bear cub with severe burns is recovering at a wildlife shelter in northern B.C. after a dramatic rescue. The Northern Lights Wildlife Society is providing critical care.
Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a sudden death that occurred on December 25, 2025. Details remain limited as the investigation is ongoing.
Thunder Bay police have laid a charge following a serious assault that occurred on Christmas morning. Get the latest details on the incident and the police response.
A bear cub rescued with major burns in northern British Columbia is expected to survive. Wildlife experts provide care as the animal heals. Read the full story of this hopeful rescue.
A Calgary woman is barred from her masters swim club after refusing to answer mandatory sex and gender questions under Alberta's new Fairness and Safety in Sport Act. Read her story.
In an extraordinary wildlife event, a polar bear in northern Manitoba has adopted a second cub in the wild. Discover the details and significance of this rare occurrence.
A grieving woman in British Columbia organizes a Christmas Day meet-up at English Bay to remember lost loved ones, offering community support during the holidays.
A 58-year-old North Bay man faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and failing to stop, after a collision at a major intersection. Get the latest details on the incident.
For the 68th consecutive year, NORAD is ready to track Santa's Christmas Eve journey. The 22 Wing/CFB North Bay crew in Northern Ontario is on standby to monitor his approach to Canada.
A famous grizzly bear known as 'Split Lip' made a surprise appearance near a Lake Louise ski run during the Santa Slalom event, reminding skiers that not all bears hibernate fully. Read about the encounter and safety reminders.
A Saskatchewan woman faces charges for trafficking bear paws and gallbladders. Learn about the investigation and Canada's fight against wildlife crime.
North Bay Police have arrested a Southern Ontario man on attempted murder charges following a December 19th shooting near Seymour St. and Highway 11/17. Get the latest details.
Healthcare workers and union members rallied in North Bay, calling on the Ontario government to reverse planned job cuts at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.
A 28-year-old pedestrian suffered life-altering injuries in a crash with a snowplow on Highway 11 in North Bay. The highway has since reopened following an OPP investigation. Get the latest details.
North Bay OPP are investigating an overnight shooting near Seymour St. that left one person injured. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Alberta's government is evaluating all options, including potentially ending a two-decade prohibition on grizzly bear hunting. Officials cite population recovery and human-wildlife conflict as key factors.
Canadian scientists have documented a rare case of a polar bear adopting an unrelated cub. This unusual behavior offers new insights into the social dynamics of Arctic wildlife.
A 23-year-old Thunder Bay man faces impaired and speeding charges after an incident with his children in the vehicle. Learn the details and legal implications.
Advocates argue the Santé Québec website's lack of English violates rights to health services in one's mother tongue. A reader's letter calls for compassion over language enforcement.
The Arctic is experiencing record-breaking heat, accelerating a cascade of severe environmental consequences. Scientists warn of irreversible changes as climate impacts intensify globally.
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
Conservation officers have ended the search for a grizzly bear that attacked children and teachers near Bella Coola. The incident occurred on November 22, 2025. Read the latest.