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Insured losses from extreme weather events exceeded $3 billion in Canada for the second straight year, according to a new report, highlighting concerns about the growing cost of weather-related disasters.  Insured losses topped $3.1B for the second straight year, Insurance Bureau of Canada says. After a period of heavy rain …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is looking at ways to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Monday marks four years since IRGC shot down Flight PS752, killing 176 people, including Canadians. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking at ways to …

As Canadians grapple with rising grocery prices, they’re becoming more aware — and more infuriated — over food marketing tactics they believe are deceptive.  Food packaging that technically complies with regulations can still seem misleading, experts say. Ken Bennett, an avid hiker and recreational hockey player, wanted a cereal packed …

The former head of the B.C. Search and Rescue Association said decisions by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness to deny SAR volunteers the use of new search technologies is hard to understand. Ex-head of B.C. Search and Rescue says relationship between province and 3,400 SAR volunteers is …

A bus carrying workers from the Come By Chance refinery and a fuel truck collided Monday morning, spilling thousands of litres of fuel and sending multiple people to the hospital. (Terry Roberts/CBC) A fuel truck and a bus carrying workers from the Come By Chance refinery in eastern Newfoundland collided …

The Department of National Defence (DND) says it’s taking steps to improve training for staff at the military’s sexual misconduct support centre, acknowledging that men who report being abused have not always felt “safe, secure and supported.” The number of male soldiers reporting sexual misconduct has been increasing. The Department …

Residents of a downtown apartment building in Toronto’s Church-Wellesley neighborhood have been without heat and hot water since Dec. 19, when Enbridge shut off the gas due to serious safety concerns relating to the building’s steam boiler heating system. Property manager says issues with boiler, building pre-date its management, but …

Players opted to steal a skill from one player the most, and it wasn’t close: Marie-Philip Poulin. Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin’s attributes the most sought-after by players. Hilary Knight’s shot. Nicole Hensley’s patience. Renata Fast’s speed. They’re the best in the world at what they do, and with the inaugural …

Environment Canada is warning of a series of winter storms that are expected to bring heavy snow along coastal British Columbia and some inland regions starting early Monday morning. “We’re looking at some significant snow as we go over the next couple of days, especially for the mountain passes, we’re …

Burke Dales, a former Calgary Stampeders football player, has passed away at the age of 46. Dales, originally from Collingwood, Ont., played for the Stampeders for seven seasons from 2005 to 2011, and was part of Calgary’s Grey Cup championship team in 2008. A Canadian Football League (CFL) all-star punter …