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Small earthquake hits Quebec's Charlevoix region early Sunday morning

Small earthquake hits Quebec's Charlevoix region early Sunday morning

MONTREAL — Earthquakes Canada confirmed that a 3.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in Quebec’s Charlevoix region this morning. The federal agency reports that the small earthquake occurred at 4:51 a.m.
Dolphins delight with return to B.C. waters, but some see 'invasive species'

Dolphins delight with return to B.C. waters, but some see 'invasive species'

After 100 years of absence, large numbers of Pacific white-sided dolphins are back in the northern part of British Columbia's Salish Sea.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 10, 11, 21, 22, 24 & 30.
alpha brand plant-based breakfast sandwiches, burritos recalled over undeclared milk

alpha brand plant-based breakfast sandwiches, burritos recalled over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall for alpha brand plant-based products because they contain milk that is not listed on the label.
Storms, extreme weather shut down power and strand holiday travellers across Canada

Storms, extreme weather shut down power and strand holiday travellers across Canada

Ferocious winter weather grounded flights and stranded nine Via Rail trains between Ontario and Quebec on Saturday as snow, freezing rain, high winds and rain hammered much of the country and plunged Christmas Eve and Day travel plans into chaos.
The latest news on winter storms complicating holiday travel across Canada

The latest news on winter storms complicating holiday travel across Canada

The latest news on storms and other extreme weather shutting down power and creating difficult travel conditions at the peak of the holiday season across Canada: 10:45 p.m.
Ontario Walmart turns into 'hotel' as storm-stranded shoppers get stuck for the night

Ontario Walmart turns into 'hotel' as storm-stranded shoppers get stuck for the night

CHATHAM, Ont. — A quick errand to Walmart turned into an overnight adventure for dozens of shoppers in southern Ontario when whiteout conditions meant they couldn't leave the store, and employees pumped up air mattresses and set up a buffet with deli food for the unexpected guests.
Five people killed in multiple fires amid winter storm, police say

Five people killed in multiple fires amid winter storm, police say

MONTREAL — Authorities are urging people without power to be careful after five people died in a series of deadly fires in Quebec, two of which are under investigation by provincial police.
Trudeau says Canada is fortunate to be a 'country of peace' in Christmas message

Trudeau says Canada is fortunate to be a 'country of peace' in Christmas message

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking Canadians to remind themselves how fortunate they are "to live in a country of peace.
Paradox between warming climate and intense snowstorms, say scientists

Paradox between warming climate and intense snowstorms, say scientists

FREDERICTON — There is a complex, counterintuitive relationship between rising global temperatures and the likelihood of increasingly intense snowstorms across Canada.