Canada's economy reverses months of slow growth with 0.5 per cent boost in April

Canada's economy showed signs of rebounding by growing 0.5 per cent in April, reversing months of slow and negative economic growth. Real gross domestic product is up half a percentage point largely because of growth in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sectors, Statistics Canada said in its latest report , released Tuesday.


South African cities shuttered, military on standby as anti-migrant protests gather pace

Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden sticks gathered across South Africa on Tuesday for anti-immigrant marches, some of which saw brief outbreaks of violence amid heavy police guard, as shops remained shut and foreign workers stayed at home.


N.W.T. braces for another day of worsening wildfires

As evacuees filled recreation centres in Yellowknife and Fort Smith, shifting weather conditions threatened to worsen wildfires menacing two Dehcho communities.


More families turning to financial aid to afford overnight summer camps

The rising cost of living is forcing many Canadian families to make tough choices about whether they can afford to send their kids away for camp.


AI 'gone awry' made up case law, a Manitoba court says. Justice experts say it highlights a lack of access

Experts say they aren't surprised AI-hallucinated case law continues to show up in courts, especially among self-represented people, because of how easy it is to use and how hard it can be to access the justice system.


Why are prediction markets coming to Canada?

Wealthsimple brings prediction markets to Canada, amid growing scrutiny and controversy. What’s fuelling the demand?


Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in the last World Cup game hosted in Toronto. But good luck getting tickets


A tree honouring Newfoundlanders who died at the Battle of the Somme to be unveiled in France

For years, a lone tree stood in what was once a battlefield in northern France as a symbol of loss for Newfoundland and Labrador, but a new representative, built to last, will soon be in its place.


Canada's shifting rules keep Iranian families apart, permit holders say

After Canada opened a temporary immigration pathway for Iranians fleeing a brutal crackdown, many say changing rules have left them separated from family and without a clear path to stay.


Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe

As parts of southern Ontario, Quebec and the eastern United States swelter through a heat dome, here are the health warning signs to watch out for — and how to keep cool.