A new slinky is in the world record books. This Connecticut family made it happen

It turns out everyone’s favourite childhood toy is actually a record-breaking stair master — and not the type we collectively dread seeing at the gym. According to Guinness World Records, the record for the most stairs descended by a slinky has been shattered, at 53.


The first significant heat wave of the year is expected to descend across the southern Prairies this week

It's about to get very hot across a large swath of Canada. The first long stretch of heat is expected across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba this week where temperatures could reach higher than 32 C over several days.


Tim Hortons commits to hiring 10,000 local employees, scaling back on temporary foreign workers


International tribunal begins investigation into missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials

The Permanent People's Tribunal will examine evidence regarding Canada's responsibility for the residential schools system and the human rights violations associated with it.


California chemicals tank no longer an explosion risk, say fire officials

Firefighters contending with an overheating tank of hazardous chemicals in Southern California on Monday said an overnight operation had eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding.


Feds lease 10 new firefighting aircraft as wildfire season gets underway

Firefighting agencies across Canada have 10 new aircraft they can use as the 2026 wildfire season gets underway.


Canada's head coach loads up on defender invites to FIFA World Cup camp as Alfonso Davies's injury status uncertain

Head coach Jesse Marsch has called 32 players to Canada’s last World Cup training camp this week in Charlotte, N.C., ahead of the final roster announcement on Friday.


How a B.C. town is finding new life, more than 50 years after its mine closed

A former Sea-to-Sky mining town is being recognized for its transformation into a new restored village with homes, businesses and historic buildings.


113-year-old Calgary building up for donation as city looks to preserve history of former Chinese laundry

Once destined for demolition, a historic building in southeast Calgary could soon find a new home. The City of Calgary says it is willing to donate the 113-year-old Ogden Block building, once home to a Chinese laundry and boarding house, to "a qualified party able to relocate the building" to make way for construction of the Green Line.


B.C. island turns to recruiter as doctor's retirement puts clinic in jeopardy

Residents of Quadra Island, B.C., are scrambling to fundraise a recruitment drive, amid fear they could lose a crucial medical services if they can't replace a retiring doctor.