Long before modern billionaires threw lavish parties at sea on their superyachts, the wealthy elite of ancient Egypt traversed the river Nile in luxury on their pleasure barges. Now, for the first time, archeologists believe they have unearthed one of those opulent vessels of yore from beneath the sediment off...
Air Transat, pilots’ union say ‘progress’ being made in talks as strike deadline looms
Air Transat says that "progress has been made" in negotiations with the union representing its pilots, just a day after the Air Line Pilots Association, Intl. issued a 72-hour strike notice. Read More
‘Like dog poo’: Historic N.S. garden gets a smelly surprise from tree
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens staff initially dismissed a suggestion by a visitor that their 40-year-old ginkgo tree had suddenly started producing stinky seeds. Read More
Japan lifts tsunami advisories after powerful earthquake off northern coast
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Deal between Ontario and Diageo panned by mayor, union in Amherstburg as plant prepares to close
Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors. Read More
U.S. businesses claim Canada is a back door for products from China
As U.S. President Donald Trump sticks with tariffs on imports from Canada, some American industries are accusing Canadian competitors of using cheap materials from China in ways that violate free-trade rules and undercut U.S. companies. Read More
Japan leads the world in responding to earthquakes. Here’s why
The latest earthquake in Japan on Dec. 8, which triggered widespread shaking and tsunami alerts, served as another clear example of the nation’s world-leading earthquake response efforts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe explores the factors that make Japan stand out and the lessons other earthquake-prone countries can learn from their approach. Read...
Around 50 dead Canada geese found on frozen river in Lockport, Man.
Another mass die-off of Canada geese has been found near Winnipeg, this time north of the city. Read More
Winnipeg moves to scrap bird-friendly window bylaw developers argue is barrier to development
Conservation groups are raising concerns as the City of Winnipeg considers changing a development bylaw designed to help save birds from fatal window strikes. Read More
Paramount Skydance makes $108B US hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix move
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion US for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing a wrench into the deal with Netflix in a last-ditch effort to create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant. Read More