Missing teen girl, Esther, found safe in a Toronto home, police say

A 14-year-old girl missing for nearly two weeks in Toronto was found safe in a home in the city on Thursday afternoon, police say.


These gardening and bike repair services come to you — without a car

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we talk to businesses that bring tools and services to your home or workplace with e-bikes instead of cars, see what a protest looks like 2,300 metres below the surface of the ocean and learn about one place you can get broken outdoor gear fixed.


Claude Lemieux, former Canadien and four-time Stanley Cup champion, dead at 60

Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died at the age of 60, the NHL Alumni Association said Thursday.


Mother of newborn found dead in N.S. has died, Halifax police say

The 23-year-old woman was in critical condition when she arrived in hospital on Friday. A newborn baby was found dead two days later in a wooded area near Halifax.


Wildfire activity low so far — but a hot and dry summer could change that, officials warn

The start to the 2026 wildfire season has been slow with the number of fires raging across the country well below average, but government officials warn that as the summer progresses there's a risk things could get much worse.


Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli performing at America's 250th concert as others withdraw

Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some '90s tunes in Washington D.C.


Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli performing at America's 250th concert as others withdraw

Americans will soon sing Happy Birthday to celebrate 250 years of independence, and the official celebrations include a lineup of one-hit wonders to help revellers belt out some '90s tunes in Washington D.C.


Canada, U.S., Mexico announce Ebola travel measures for FIFA World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday said they will align their respective public health travel measures for people travelling to the FIFA World Cup from parts of Africa that are at the greatest risk from Ebola as the three host countries aim to protect citizens and visitors during the weeks-long event.


Man, woman charged after newborn found dead in N.S. wooded area don't seek bail

Two people charged after a newborn baby was found dead in a wooded area outside Halifax did not seek bail Thursday in court and have agreed to remain in custody until their next hearing in a little more than three weeks.


Supreme Court won't hear Wolastoqey appeal of Aboriginal title ruling

Private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from an ownership claim by Wolastoqey First Nations after the Supreme Court of Canada turned down an application to hear the case.