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Quebec cyclist dies after falling from bike and colliding with parked car

MONTREAL — A 31-year-old cyclist has died after falling off his bike and colliding with a parked vehicle in downtown Sherbrooke, Que. Police say in a news release that the crash happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday on Dépôt Street.

Jan 1, 2025 1:41 PM Read more >

New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers

MONTREAL — Quebec’s recycling system is getting an overhaul to reduce waste and take the burden off municipalities.

Jan 1, 2025 12:03 PM Read more >

Trump's top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers

WASHINGTON — A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and start a fresh wave of anxiety as America's closest neighbours prepare for the Republican's disruptive agenda and looming threats of massive tariffs.

Jan 1, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

'Devastating loss': Fire engulfs Telegraph Cove boardwalk on Vancouver Island

Gordie Graham spent decades building the Telegraph Cove Resort on northeast Vancouver Island into a thriving ecotourism hub.

Jan 1, 2025 3:33 AM Read more >

Surfing sea otter clambers onto board in B.C., prompting warning

A sea otter has been seen clambering onto a surfboard and following surfers off Vancouver Island, prompting reminders from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to avoid close interactions with the mammals.

Dec 31, 2024 5:17 PM Read more >

Rare cougar sighting reported in urban Vancouver, far from wilderness

No further sightings have been reported.

Dec 31, 2024 12:32 PM Read more >

Second attempt to free ship stranded in St. Lawrence River set for Sunday

MONTREAL — A second attempt to free a ship stuck in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal won't take place until Sunday.

Dec 31, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

Governor General urges Canadians to care for their mental, physical health

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is urging Canadians to treat their mental health with the same care as their physical health as they prepare for the year ahead.

Dec 31, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Quebec heritage site, former home of renowned artist, destroyed by fire

MONTREAL — A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former home of a renowned artist has been destroyed in a fire.

Dec 31, 2024 11:25 AM Read more >

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements

Environment Canada's use of Celsius was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.

Dec 31, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >