N.S. First Nation, Ottawa nearing deal on lobster fishing rights
byMore than two months after a Nova Scotia First Nation launched a lobster fishery that has reignited a longstanding debate about fishing rights and regulations,…
Romain Grosjean escapes horrific F1 crash at Bahrain GP
byFormula One champion Lewis Hamilton won a crash-marred Bahrain Grand Prix where Romain Grosjean somehow escaped with only minor burns after his car exploded…
David Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dead at 85
byDave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died. He was 85. Prowse died Saturday after a…
Anti-mask protests show need for better public health messaging, Calgary researcher says
byHundreds marched through downtown Calgary on Saturday to protest against mandated masks and other public health measures intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the…
Broncos lose all 4 QBs to COVID-19 protocols
byAll four Denver Broncos quarterbacks are ineligible to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday due to COVID-19 protocols. Drew Lock, Brett Rypien, and…
Mimico neighbourhood rallies to preserve historic home from demolition
byA Mimico neighbourhood is rallying to preserve a cottage-style home dating back to at least 1923, with two residents going as far as sitting…
Winnipeg boy under 10 dies from COVID-19, province’s youngest death linked to illness
byA Winnipeg boy under the age of 10 has died from COVID-19, becoming the youngest person in Manitoba to lose their life to the…
Ontario reports 1,822 new COVID-19 cases, 29 more deaths
byOntario reported another 1,822 cases of COVID-19 and 29 more deaths linked to the illness on Saturday. The new cases include 566 in Toronto, 516…
Abandoned tent sites shine light on homelessness in Halifax
byThree abandoned tent sites that were recently cleaned up at a provincial park in Halifax offer a glimpse into the reality for a growing number of…
What Canadians need to know about COVID-19 before gathering over the holidays
byThis is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you…