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Fewer trees, less undergrowth: Study says wildfires changing boreal forest

Fewer trees, less undergrowth: Study says wildfires changing boreal forest

Climate change linked to longer fire seasons and larger fires, significantly impacting the forest and it's dependents
Trudeau says Iran must take full responsibility for jetliner's downing

Trudeau says Iran must take full responsibility for jetliner's downing

Government looks to launch a transparent international investigation into the crash on threat of formal sanctions
Updated: Emergency Alert about Pickering nuclear plant issued accidentally

Updated: Emergency Alert about Pickering nuclear plant issued accidentally

There was no abnormal release of radioactivity from the station
How a missile might have shot a plane down in Iran, and what a probe will look for

How a missile might have shot a plane down in Iran, and what a probe will look for

What is a surface-to-air missile? How does it work? And why would it target a commercial airplane?
Iran's president says Ukrainian jet unintentionally shot down, cites human error

Iran's president says Ukrainian jet unintentionally shot down, cites human error

The crash Wednesday claimed the lives of 176 people, including 138 who the federal government says were bound for Canada
Three dead in transport collision on Highway 11/17 Thunder Bay

Three dead in transport collision on Highway 11/17 Thunder Bay

Highway remains closed until further notice, with no detour available.
Legendary drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

Legendary drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

Member of Canadian rock trio Rush was considered one of the best rock drummers in history
Emergency services: 911 misdials are no joke

Emergency services: 911 misdials are no joke

'As an example, some of the newer iPhone models will dial 911 by pressing two buttons on either side of the phone at the same time,' says police official
How to help the evacuees of Australia’s bushfires

How to help the evacuees of Australia’s bushfires

Heartbreaking videos of the devastation in Australia have been surfacing all over social media, pushing people around the world to help out in every way possible
A peek at life when your husband has Alzheimer's disease

A peek at life when your husband has Alzheimer's disease

During January's Alzheimer's Awareness Month, award-winning author and playwright Jennifer Dance Bowen is sharing the story of how life has changed for her and husband Feroze Mohammed