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Some 3,000 academic workers at York University walked off the job Monday after the union representing them and the school failed to reach a deal on a new collective agreement. CUPE 3903 members calling for wages that reflect current cost of living Some 3,000 academic workers at York University walked …

As more promising research emerges about MDMA — a recreational drug also known as ecstasy or molly — so too has interest grown in how health-care practitioners can be equipped to treat their patients using MDMA, says a B.C. non-profit. Medical interest in the drug is growing as more research …

He died alone in his apartment after consuming methamphetamine contaminated with fentanyl, one of 1,706 Albertans known to have died of opioid poisoning in 2023, the deadliest year on record for the province. An active, curious toddler. A smart, shy child. An adult who struggled with addiction. Brenda and Richard …

After losing his phone at the Toronto airport, Olu Awoseyi was encouraged to see it had taken a photo of an Air Canada employee, who had apparently tried to unlock it. But after five weeks of back and forth — and despite the airline saying it had ID'd the employee …

A coroner's inquest beginning Monday will examine how Myles Sanderson, the man who killed 11 people in September 2022, died in police custody. Previous inquest into stabbings won't play role in new proceeding: Sask. chief coroner One major question remains after a public inquest spent weeks examining the stabbing massacre …

The mother of a St. Catharines, Ont., man who died fighting in Ukraine says Canadians need to continue to support Ukraine. Saturday marked two years since Russia's new military invasion in Ukraine. Saturday marked 2 years since Russian invasion of Ukraine. Cole Zelenco died in 2023 protecting Ukrainians Every day …

Carol Richenhaller says her Beckwith Township hobby farm was supposed to be an adventure with her daughter during the pandemic. After spending tens of thousands of dollars, she says her dealings with one contractor show major issues with the construction sector. Carol Richenhaller says building woes show major holes in …

From navigating life at school to learning about winter sports and libraries, Dami Fakolujo reflects on what he's learned after moving to Canada 11 years ago and why he feels it's now his responsibility to help the next wave of newcomers to settle here. I feel I owe it to …

Adriana Leon scored three goals and teenage forward Olivia Smith celebrated her first senior start with a goal to help Canada defeat Paraguay 4-0 on Sunday in Houston and remain unbeaten at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Canadian forward has 5 goals in first 2 games of tournament in Houston …

Police on Vancouver Island say a 90-year-old woman has been killed in a hit-and-run crash near Nanaimo. Woman pronounced dead in village of Cedar Saturday night, close to Nanaimo airport Police on Vancouver Island say a 90-year-old woman has been killed in a hit-and-run crash. A statement from Nanaimo RCMP …