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It is unlikely that Paul Bernardo will ever be granted parole
Paul Bernardo is due for a parole hearing in October. Nearly 25 years after being convicted of the brutal rape and murder of two girls, Paul Bernardo is about to be eligible to qualify for day parole. The notorious serial killer was due for parole hearings in March and August, but has rescheduled both
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YouTuber can't stop, won't stop dancing to 'Despacito'
A viral shows that a young girl can't stop dancing to 'Despacito' every time she hears it.
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PM Trudeau made a rookie mistake dealing with Julie Payette's past, PR experts say
Julie Payette is facing questions about her past following recent news revelations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pick for Governor General, Julie Payette, is getting a lot of unwanted attention as yet another revelation regarding her time in the United States threatens to undermine her nomination
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Racist sign found after Muslim cemetery project revived
A sign has appeared outside a cemetery in the Quebec town of Saint-Honoré with an unmistakeable message, “Saguenay ville blanche.” The sign appeared shortly after the local Muslim association said it would attempt to revive a two-year-old plan to have space for Muslim burials in the town’s cemetery.
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Governor general designate Julie Payette reportedly had 2011 assault charge expunged
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pick for governor general has come under scrutiny for reportedly failing to disclose an expunged assault charge lodged against her back in 2011 while she was living in the U.S. The assault charge was reportedly discovered by iPolitics in what it called a routine background
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Trudeau's meeting with Pence may reveal Canada's approach to NAFTA
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bilateral meeting with U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence on Friday in Rhode Island will likely be a continuation of the charm offensive the Canadian leader has tried to maintain in the run up to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations due to take place
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Ontario man charged with murder arrested in Texas after months on the run
A man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Ontario before fleeing the country has been arrested in Texas after more than two months on the run, police have confirmed. Michael Haffner revealed Ager Hasan was arrested Tuesday in San Antonio during a traffic stop conducted by the U.S. Secret
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Legal organization gets involved in licence plate fight
Manitoba Public Insurance confiscated Nicholas Troller’s custom plate after deeming it offensive. A Manitoba man is seeking out the legal aid of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) after the provincial insurance company revoked his licence plate. The Alberta-based legal organization
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Video shows frightening drive through B.C. wildfire
This screenshot shows a wildfire raging on July 9 in Hanceville, B.C. Photo from Sally Aitken/Twitter. A new video is providing a small glimpse of what it’s like to come face to face with an out of control wildfire. Sally Aitken captured the stunning footage and shared it on her Twitter page on Sunday
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Justin Trudeau's latest magazine cover sparks reaction online
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is well known around the world for many reasons, but the way he poses for photos isn’t one of them.
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Most Canadians willing to support visible minority candidates politically, poll suggests
Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh would like to become the next federal leader of the NDP. A new survey suggests the majority of Canadians would vote for a party led by a Sikh candidate, such as Singh. A Sikh man can one day become prime minister of Canada, but the odds of him winning would be quite narrow
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Freebies you can get for Canada 150
These are some of the free things you can get to celebrate Canada 150.
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What Canada 150 means to Indigenous leaders and artists
Indigenous leaders and artists, Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Stewart Phillip and Robert Bertrand, share their thoughts about Canada 150.
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Few Canadians think support for Indigenous communities should be a federal priority: poll
Seven in 10 polled say helping families living below the poverty line should be the main investment priority for the government, while only 17 per cent say the same for support of Indigenous communities, according to the Ipsos survey commissioned by Yahoo Canada.
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QUIZ: This week in Canadian news: June 3-9
How well do you know the Canadian news stories that made headlines this week? Take our quiz and find out.
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Most Canadians prefer Trudeau over Trump on leadership style, poll suggests
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, scored lower than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in every category surveyed by Ipsos and received the most support in Alberta, where the economy has been hurt by low commodity prices. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership style is preferred by more Canadians when
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5 common myths about refugees and health care — debunked
Syrian refugees arrive at the Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, in December, 2015. In particular, there are many myths and misconceptions about Syrian refugees, especially when it comes to health care. Immigrants often move to Canada to study or to ensure a better future
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Tell us: What's your opinion of Canada?
As we approach Canada's 150th birthday, we want to get a sense of how you view this great (or maybe not-so-great?) nation.
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Canadian health care a ‘ticking time bomb’
A poll commissioned by Yahoo Canada News found that 75 per cent of Canadians rank ‘improving’ health care as their top priority for the federal government. If you ask a Canadian what they care most about the country, chances are you’ll get a different set of values depending on where you are and who
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Student wears same shirt for 7 years on school picture day
Picking out an outfit for school picture day is an important part of any student’s academic career because it involves a decision you’ll have to live with for years to come. Taylor is an adult now and he recently took to Twitter to display his collection of old school photos that featured his unwavering
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'Chrissy sent me': Family of Canadian terror victim prompts outpouring of aid for homeless
A simple request from the family of the Canadian killed in London’s terrorist attack has inspired an outpouring of goodwill, both in Canada and abroad. Christine Archibald was walking across the London Bridge on Saturday evening when she and other innocent bystanders were struck down by a speeding van
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Vaughan man has Lamborghini seized for driving double the speed limit
A Vaughn man’s Lamborgini was caught going twice the speed limit. A 34-year-old man recently had his 2008 Lamborghini impounded and was charged with stunt driving and speeding after driving more than double the speed limit in Vaughan, Ontario. An officer on patrol Sunday evening spotted the expensive
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'Go back to China,' woman says repeatedly at Toronto store
A woman’s angry tirade against several employees who couldn’t speak English at a Chinese speciality grocery store in Toronto has gone viral over the weekend. Teenager Frank Hong captured the incident on his cellphone and posted the video to Facebook last Friday. The 85-second video shows a woman in
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Ontario rented 'counterfeit' giant rubber duck, Dutch art studio claims
A new controversy has arisen about the giant rubber duck with a hefty price tag coming to Ontario. A Dutch art studio claims the massive display of artwork, which is costing Ontario taxpayers $200,000, is a fraud. In a news release dated May 31, the studio says the six-storey-tall, 13,600-kilogram yellow
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Was the real Sgt. Pepper an Ontario Provincial Police Officer?
The Beatles appear on the inside cover of a Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band record. It’s been 50 years since The Beatles released their iconic album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and the anniversary celebrations are bringing some surprising details back into the spotlight—like the fact
