Jody Wilson-Raybould won't run in next election, denounces 'toxic' environment in Parliament

Independent MP and former Liberal cabinet minister Jody Wilson-Raybould won't run again in the next federal election.


Tokyo declares state of emergency for Olympics, bans spectators

Fans have been banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency being declared Thursday aimed at containing rising COVID-19 infections in the Japanese capital. The ban comes just two weeks before the pandemic-postponed Olympics open.


N.W.T. residents experience 'another world' in Yukon's Ivvavik National Park

A remote national park at the northern tip of Yukon saw no visitors in 2020.


How border restrictions have left a U.S. community stranded and surrounded by Canada

For many people, restrictions on cross-border travel are no big deal. For others, it’s been a life-altering mess. That includes residents of one unusual U.S. community stranded by the Canadian border, who are fuming that these rules have them imprisoned in what’s usually a maritime paradise.


Mystery around 2 fired scientists points to larger issues at Canada's high-security lab, former colleagues say

Two leading scientists are standing by a pair of researchers fired from Canada's National Microbiology Lab, instead pointing the finger at issues inside the high-security facility itself.


University of Calgary hits pause on bachelor's program in oil and gas engineering

After a long downturn in the oilpatch and with the energy landscape changing, the University of Calgary is suspending admission of new students to the undergraduate program in oil and gas engineering.


Overseas Canadians doubling up on COVID-19 vaccines despite health unknowns

While most Canadians are celebrating after their second COVID-19 vaccine doses, many expatriate Canadians living and working overseas are opting for third and fourth jabs. They say they've been left with little choice but to re-vaccinate if they want to return to Canada in future and avoid Canada's 14-day hotel and quarantine provisions.


Former deputy PM calls on Ottawa to investigate U.S. cancellations of Canadian NEXUS cards

The former deputy prime minister who negotiated the NEXUS trusted traveller program with the United States says the Canadian government should ask the U.S. to examine the way the program's rules are being enforced. Opposition critics are echoing that call.


The assassination of Haiti’s president

After months of rising political violence, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated by heavily armed gunmen in the presidential residence. Widlore Mérancourt, a Haitian journalist, joins host Jayme Poisson for the latest from Port-au-Prince.


Lightning clinch 3rd Stanley Cup in franchise history after defeating Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning have secured the third Stanley Cup in franchise history after Ross Colton scored the lone goal in a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 on Wednesday.