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A massive explosion and fire strikes the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media report

A massive explosion and fire strikes the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, state media report

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A massive explosion and fire struck the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, state media reported. It wasn’t immediately clear if there were any casualties from the blast, which appeared to be at Rajaei port in the city.
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Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV

Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET.
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Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

MONTREAL — The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night.
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Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine's tailings dam

Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine's tailings dam

A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold.
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Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions

Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions

Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after she refused to answer questions in front of the legislature.
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Metro Vancouver housing figures underscore massive gap in affordable units

Metro Vancouver housing figures underscore massive gap in affordable units

VANCOUVER — The latest housing report from Metro Vancouver underscores the significant gap between current affordable rentals and the number of units required to prevent more people from falling into homelessness, the head of the BC Non-Profit Housin
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Leaders echo messages in final push to election day

Leaders echo messages in final push to election day

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S.
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Coroner's jury to consider recommendations next week after Ottawa bus crash inquest

Coroner's jury to consider recommendations next week after Ottawa bus crash inquest

A coroner's inquest into a deadly Ottawa bus crash in 2019 is coming to a close, with the jury expected to begin their deliberations on Monday.
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Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.

Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.

MISSISSAUGA — The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting trading cards in Canada.
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S&P/TSX composite inches down while U.S. markets see gains

S&P/TSX composite inches down while U.S. markets see gains

Canada's main stock index ended the week with a slight dip, while U.S. markets saw a boost as American corporate heavyweights began reporting earnings.
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