RCMP confirm woman’s death not cause by exposure or injuries
An autopsy has confirmed a woman who died after being found outside of a home last month in frigid temperatures did not die from exposure or from any physical injuries, and police continue to ...
The Forks unveils public art piece "The Candle" from local artist
“The Candle” features an off-white candle that bends and curves along the ground. One end emerges from a candle holder, and the other extends 12 feet up, with a light mimicking a flame. Inspired by ...
Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces Thursday, as communities dug out from upwards of 20 ...
A humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker in Chilean Patagonia - and it's all captured on camera
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile (AP) — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral as one of the ...
24 people have died in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Zimbabwe, police say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A head-on collision between a bus and a truck killed 24 people in Zimbabwe on Thursday, police said. Police spokesman Paul Nyathi said the accident happened near Beitbridge, a ...
Milwaukee schools audit finds widespread problems hurting Wisconsin's largest district
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee public school district struggles with a “culture resistant to change” that has undermined its ability to function properly, disproportionately harming its most ...
Settlement reached in North Dakota lawsuit alleging intimidation by white nationalist hate group
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Two North Dakota nonprofits have settled their lawsuit against a white nationalist hate group that alleged it intimidated immigrant business owners, though the details are ...
What to know about the federal workforce under Trump
The civilian federal workforce, not including military personnel and postal workers, comprises about 2.4 million people. While a chunk of federal workers, about 20%, are in Washington, D.C., and the ...
Liberia's president suspends over 450 government officials for failing to declare their assets
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has suspended more than 450 government officials who failed to declare their assets on time, in a move that comes as part of an ...
Jets announce they've told Aaron Rodgers they're moving forward without him
The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season. While Rodgers hasn’t said whether he intends to continue playing for a 21st NFL ...
High performance director Stephen Aboud leaves Rugby Canada for Italian job
High performance director Stephen Aboud is leaving Rugby Canada to rejoin the Italian Rugby Federation. Rugby Canada said Aboud is departing in May, at the end of his two-year contract, in order to be ...
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
Igloo has received 12 injury reports in the U.S., the CPSC notes, which include fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using ...