Around Canada

Montreal had the most polluted air in the world Sunday, according to IQAir, a Swiss technology company that monitors air quality.  Laval transit offering $1 fares in effort to reduce pollution from vehicles. Wildfire smoke blankets Quebec Wildfire smoke across Quebec forced the cancellation of several high-profile events and resulted …

Kehewin Cree Nation in northern Alberta, and First Nations across Canada, are breathing new life into thousands of years of birthing traditions by training Indigenous midwives so they can deliver babies in their communities.  Communities like Kehewin Cree Nation in Alberta are restoring birthing traditions. On the shore of Lake …

The two kookums in the Thompson, Man., school division believe they’re filling a need in students in their respective elementary schools, offering traditional teachings, but also treats and hugs to those who need it.  Mystery Lake School Division says Mino Pimatisiwin program helps kids find balance and “the good life.” …

Smoke from fires burning in northern Quebec has coated Montreal, again, leading to poor air quality that is five to six times worse than in early June, according to a medical director at Montreal Public Health. The poor air quality prompted the city of Montreal to shut down outdoor sports …

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a train derailment that happened Sunday near Biggar, Sask. There were 19 cars that derailed in the train operated by CN, but there were no dangerous goods reported aboard, according to a TSB spokesperson. The derailment happened at about 5 p.m. CST. There were …

The Transportation Safety Board says they will be collaborating with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, while the RCMP has begun a preliminary investigation. As well, TSB officials said they will be collaborating with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. The Transportation Safety Board and the RCMP will be conducting …

For artist Laura Silva, it’s not just a commissioned portrait of a house — it’s an emotion-evoking artistic symbol of a cherished memory. Silva is one of 25 artists who have volunteered to create art for those who lost houses, pets and family heirlooms in a devastating wildfire that destroyed …

A memorial will be unveiled Sunday in Summerville, N.S., to mark the deaths of four Allied airmen who died 80 years ago today after their plane crashed in the West Hants area on a training mission. Airmen from Australia, Canada and New Zealand died in a June 25, 1943, crash …

Patients with severe scoliosis say they waited years for surgery, only to be told it wouldn’t be happening, all with the same Toronto surgeon. Behind the scenes, a battle has been playing out between their doctor and the province over delayed payments and rising pressure to tackle backlogs of other, …

Craig Budgell shows off some of the ice he and his son Grayson harvested near Triton. (Jessica Singer/CBC) It started off as a plan to instill work ethic in his 15-year-old son Grayson and provide ice for his buddies, but now Craig Budgell says his hunt for ancient ice is …