Bangladesh was on target to eliminate measles. Now the disease is killing hundreds of children

The country — once hailed as a success story in the fight to eliminate measles — is now scrambling to contain its worst outbreak in decades.
Health minister doubles down on Ebola-related travel suspension for 3 African countries

Health Minister Marjorie Michel said the move was taken due to considerations over Canada hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer, rather than advice from public health officials.
Canadian wanted in international drug trafficking investigation arrested in Mexico after 4 years on the run

Mexican authorities have arrested Denis Ivziku, a Canadian fugitive wanted on conspiracy charges in connection with an investigation into an international trafficking operation that smuggled drugs to Manitoba.
Injuries creating domino effect for lineup as Jesse Marsch to reveal Canada's World Cup team on Friday

While Canada’s men’s soccer team is taking shape — the final World Cup squad will be named Friday — there are still plenty of questions about who will play where, exactly, given the injury concerns that surround the defence.
Naomi Osaka was slammed for her French Open 'fashion show.' So she gave them another

For tennis star Naomi Osaka — who walked into her Thursday match at the French Open in a metallic gold bomber jacket, a sequined gold playing dress, and an ivory train — clothing is part of the game.
5 years after Calgary declared a climate emergency, city council calls it off

One of the first motions under former mayor Jyoti Gondek was to declare a climate emergency, joining a global movement of municipalities making the same announcement. On Wednesday, city council voted to rescind the statement, arguing it was symbolic and performative.
Sask. legislature adds dedicated washroom for female MLAs after 114 years

NDP MLA Kim Breckner, whose son Ian was born in December 2025, says the current one-stall bathroom is inadequate for the many women and their children using it.
Canadian Paralympic Committee distributes $555,000 to Milano-Cortina medallists

For the first time, Canada's winter Paralympians have been compensated equally to their Olympic counterparts for reaching the medal podium. Thirty medallists from the Milano-Cortina Games in March will receive a total of $550,000.
Ahead of World Cup, financial intelligence agency warns of heightened human trafficking risk

A new bulletin from Fintrac is advising Canadian businesses to look out for transactions that could be linked to trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Major events can boost the demand for this activity and offer an opportunity to move people to the location where major events are taking place.
Alberta premier, cabinet formalize wording of Oct. 19 separation question

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet have issued an order in council confirming the exact phrasing of the question.