Medical misinformation on Tylenol in pregnancy spreads faster than safety studies

A new Canadian practice paper says the latest, highest-quality evidence is reassuring for pregnant people who need acetaminophen. The episode is a high-profile example of why so-called null findings — studies that find no link or no difference — matter.


Outgoing Gov. Gen. says she questioned completing full term due to age, job demands

Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she wondered halfway through her five-year mandate whether she'd be able to complete the full term due to her age and the demands associated with the position.


I want my son to feel Canadian even though we live in Korea. So I took up hockey at 40

Graham Nichols is a Canadian who lives in South Korea. When his son was born, he wanted to reconnect with his Canadian roots and hockey seemed an obvious answer. The only wrinkle: he'd never played hockey before.


B.C. 911 call-takers could walk off the job after issuing 72-hour strike notice

The union representing 911 call-takers across B.C. has issued 72-hour strike notice, saying they have been unable to reach a deal with their employer, and they would be in a legal position to strike on Monday afternoon.


Vancouver man detained in Georgia for carrying ADHD meds, family says

A Vancouver man is facing months of detainment in the Eastern European country of Georgia after his family says he did not have a prescription for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication.


Canned, frozen juice from concentrate coming back to Canadian shelves


'I realized that I could die,' girl who escaped hostage situation at Winnipeg home says

A Winnipeg family speaking out for the first time since a man broke into their home, took hostages and started a fire before he was killed by police say they're still in shock.


Cricket World Cup qualifying matches near Toronto closed to spectators due to security concerns

Spectators will be banned from Canada’s upcoming Cricket World Cup qualifying matches beginning Saturday after one of the teams involved in the international three-team series expressed security concerns, the fifth estate has learned.


U.S. says its military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.


FIFA will now allow fans to bring disposable water bottle to World Cup matches

FIFA has decided to allow fans to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.