20,000 displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37

Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000.


The 'mommaxxing' trend aestheticizes motherhood. But moms are already maxxed out

Social media today might make some parents believe they need to "optimize" every aspect of their lives, but experts say this is a recipe for burnout.


Pope Leo gives Spain’s 'phoenix' prime minister another turn in the global spotlight

Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit to Spain has again thrust the country into the global spotlight, underscoring the pontiff’s alignment with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s progressive policies on migration.


Screwworms won't wipe out Canadian cattle, but extra precautions urged

Screwworm won't kneecap Canada's beef industry, but an advocate says the parasite's incursion into the U.S. is a good reminder for farmers and ranchers here to take extra precautions.


Conservative MP draws from personal tragedy to change the Youth Criminal Justice Act

After the death of his son, Conservative MP Luc Berthold decided to turn his pain into action —introducing a private member's bill to give young offenders better access to substance-abuse treatment.


Tofino, B.C., tsunami study points to hundreds dead, $1B in losses

A new study on Cascadia earthquake and tsunami risk puts one of Vancouver Island's best-known coastal communities at the centre of a difficult question: How does a small town prepare for a disaster that may not happen for generations, but could overwhelm it within minutes?


Victim services in Kingston, Ont., feel the strain as marathon sex-offence trial stretches on and on

Michael Haaima is facing 98 charges with court dates for his trial set aside into 2027. Kingston, Ont., a medium-sized city with court facilities and victim support services to match, is feeling the strain already.


#TheMoment they became national cooking champions

Winnipeg high school students Matea Thiessen Unger and Adetooni Adegoke tell The National about the moment they competed in a national cooking competition in Montreal and placed first — securing a spot in a global competition in Paris.


B.C. retirement community seeking nearly $200K after resident refused to leave during wildfire

A Vernon, B.C., retirement community is going after one of its residents to recover over $197,400 in funds, after the resident didn't leave his home during a devastating wildfire in 2021.


'Everyone is safe,' infrastructure minister says after parts of western Manitoba hit by flash floods

Help is on the way for communities in the Swan Valley region that were recently hit by heavy rains, the Manitoba government says.