Politics
Manslaughter Convict Escapes Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Remains at Large
Keiston Custer, serving a sentence for manslaughter, has escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant and are actively searching for the fugitive.
Business
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate Amid Widening Iran Conflict
As the Iran conflict widens, global attention turns to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. Experts analyze potential impacts on energy markets and geopolitical stability.
Sports
Silly Season Hits Ottawa Senators as Baseless Brady Tkachuk Trade Rumors Spread
As the NHL trade deadline looms, unfounded speculation about Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk being traded has gone viral, despite his commitment to the team and owner's dismissal of 'soft tampering'.
Lifestyle
Gastown Loft Kitchen Transformed with Moody Palette for Luxe Entertaining
Interior designer Janie Hungerford revamps a Gastown loft kitchen with a dark, industrial aesthetic, featuring a concrete waterfall island and black-stained cabinetry for a dramatic, functional space.
Environment
Health
Alberta's 2025-26 Flu Season Deadliest in Recent History
New data from the Alberta government shows the 2025-26 influenza season was the most lethal in recent memory, highlighting severe public health impacts.
Blind Athlete with Down Syndrome Publishes Un-Cookbook
A legally blind swimmer with Down syndrome overcomes adversity to publish an un-cookbook, inspiring others to break barriers in the kitchen and beyond.
Toronto Won't Suspend Students Over Vaccine Records
Toronto Public Health announces it will not suspend students for incomplete immunization records this academic year, marking a shift in enforcement policy.
Alberta Budget 2026: Billions for Hospitals, Surgery
Alberta's provincial government announces Budget 2026 will allocate billions to enhance acute care, including hospital expansions and surgical services, pending legislative approval.
Windsor-Essex Youth Screen Time Crisis: Health Unit Responds
Local health authorities warn excessive screen time among Windsor-Essex youth leads to anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. A new student video challenge promotes balanced technology use through education rather than punishment.