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An annular solar eclipse is expected on Saturday, October 14th, but Canadians will not get the full effect. Backyard Astronomer Gary Boyle says what's also known as a ring of fire eclipse can be seen ...

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The theme is 'Mental health is a universal human right." The World Health Organization says one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditio...

Safety when cooking is the focus of this year's Fire Prevention Week across Canada. This year's campaign is, "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention." According to the Nation...

Employment continues to rise across Canada, according to the latest figures from Statistics Canada. The latest labour force survey shows employment rose by 64,000 in September, following an increase o...

Expect to see more discounts, price freezes and price-matching campaigns by Canada's major grocers. Ottawa says it has secured initial commitments from the country's five largest grocery chains to sta...

New rules for minor hockey players when it comes to dressing rooms. Hockey Canada says players 18-and under can't change in-or-out of their base layer in a dressing room. In a statement, the sport's g...

Holiday travel will once again be upon us this weekend, including trips across the border to visit family, to do some shopping or other activities. Charles Fisher is an Operations Chief with the Canad...

Only half of Canadians plan to get the flu shot this year, according to a survey from Narrative Research. Out of more than 1,200 Canadians polled, 3 per cent say they have already been jabbed, while n...

The NDP will form the next government in Manitoba under the leadership of former broadcaster Wab Kinew. This comes after winning 34 of the province's 57 seats, increasing the party's seat count by nea...

The 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is set to be hosted in Thunder Bay from February 14-23. Thunder Bay was previously awarded the opportunity to host the tournament in 2021, but due to COVID-19, t...