Manitoba's biggest flood caused 'wreck of a whole colony' 200 years ago

The spring 1826 deluge that devastated the Red River Settlement, described as a "once-in-a-millennium flood" by one historian, was the largest in the recorded history of the Red River watershed.
67% of Albertans want party leaders to say how they will vote on independence, CBC News poll suggests

A new poll for CBC News suggests a majority of Albertans think provincial party leaders should declare how they will vote in a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada, while more than half of Albertans who support separation are OK with politicians remaining tight-lipped about their vote.
U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the strait to normal traffic by attacking and threatening to attack ships after the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Feb. 28.
'Things aren't looking good': Atlantic cod stocks continue decline in parts of N.S., N.B.

The latest assessment of Atlantic cod stocks in the Bay of Fundy and the Scotian Shelf shows decades of struggle aren't over.
Faith Rich saw two sides of the child protection system. She died at 22

Faith Rich experienced both sides of the child protection system — as a child, and a parent. Her lawyer says systemic challenges and a culture of disempowerment caused irreparable harm, including in the final days of her life.
Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party

Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks. Only it’s 8 p.m. on a Wednesday and there’s no alcohol — instead, there's a sauna.
Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada

A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact with "relevant authorities" after Canada’s immigration minister confirmed the government revoked travel documents granted to a former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to attend a FIFA meeting in Vancouver.
Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests

A new UN report released Thursday puts numbers to what many female journalists already know: Online violence against women in the media is growing, becoming increasingly sophisticated, and is affecting female journalists both professionally and personally.

