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Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico

Sunwing still working to bring stranded passengers home from Mexico

TORONTO — Sunwing Vacations Inc. is sending out dozens of recovery flights this week to bring home thousands of passengers stranded in Mexico after winter storms disrupted its operations.
About 11,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm

About 11,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm

MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec says it's still unsure when it will be able to restore power to everyone who lost electricity during last week's major winter storm.
Investigation continues into alleged murder of OPP officer after two people charged

Investigation continues into alleged murder of OPP officer after two people charged

Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the alleged murder of an officer who police say was ambushed while responding to a call. Police say Const. Grzegorz "Greg" Pierzchala responded to a vehicle in a ditch west of Hagersville, Ont.
Cold Lake area proposed as site for underground carbon capturing

Cold Lake area proposed as site for underground carbon capturing

Between 25,000 to 30,000 construction workers could be needed in northeastern Alberta by the end of the decade, as Canada’s six largest oil sands producers work together under the banner of Pathways Alliance to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in oil sands production by 2050.
Alberta man faces charges after one person dies, three others injured in stabbing

Alberta man faces charges after one person dies, three others injured in stabbing

NANTON, Alta. — RCMP say a 45-year-old man is facing charges after a stabbing at a home in southern Alberta that left one person dead. Mounties say officers responded to a report of a stabbing Tuesday at a home in Nanton, Alta.
Need a budget plan for 2023? Here's why people are trying the 50/30/20 method

Need a budget plan for 2023? Here's why people are trying the 50/30/20 method

2023 will be THE year for financial freedom!
Greenwashing complaint filed against Canada's biggest certifier of sustainable forestry

Greenwashing complaint filed against Canada's biggest certifier of sustainable forestry

Canadian environmental groups have levelled another greenwashing complaint — this time at the largest certification scheme for sustainable forestry in North America.
A promising new way to prevent HIV infections

A promising new way to prevent HIV infections

Why a new injectable drug is a breakthrough, and how Canadian scientists are improving access to it.
From smart homes to connected cars, new tools of domestic abuse make escape harder

From smart homes to connected cars, new tools of domestic abuse make escape harder

VANCOUVER — A phone, a smart home, a digitally connected car — these are the tools of digital domestic abuse that anti-violence experts say is on the rise.
Photos: 15 ways air travel can affect your health

Photos: 15 ways air travel can affect your health

Leonardo da Vinci said it best: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."
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