British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada
The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
British Columbia first in Canada to provide free contraception
Contraceptive methods covered will include most hormonal pills, implants, injections and intrauterine devices.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Canadians may soon be flying in electric seaplanes
Canada's Harbour Air aims to convert all its aircraft in order to become the first 100 per cent electric airline in the world.
Sat Aug 27 2022
British Columbia sees death toll rising from massive flood; Ottawa pledges aid
The death toll from massive floods and landslides that devastated parts of British Columbia is set to rise.
Thu Nov 18 2021
New evacuation orders issued in western Canada as fire guts town after record heat
Government officials issued fresh evacuation orders on Thursday as more wildfires tore through the province.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Deaths surge in US and Canada from worst heatwave on record
A heatwave has left a rising death toll in its wake as officials brace for more sizzling weather and the threat of wildfires.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Death rate soars as Canada's British Columbia suffers "extreme heat"
The Canadian province of British Columbia suffered nearly double the average deaths as temperatures hit a record high of 46.6C.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Record heat forces western Canada province to shut schools, universities
Lytton, a town in central British Columbia reported a temperature of 46.6C over the weekend.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Discovery of children's remains reopens wounds among indigenous survivors of colonial Canadian schools
The government pledged to spend previously promised money to search for more unmarked graves.
Thu Jun 03 2021
In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression
Psychedelics is seeing a sudden re-emergence in Canada as a possible treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Consumers confused by smartphone consent
A new study has shown that too often consumers are unaware of what their Android apps are accessing and that if they were, they'd like to stop it.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Canadian whale-watching boat sinks, killing at least four
A Canadian whale-watching tour boat with 27 passengers on board sank off the coast of British Columbia on Sunday, killing at least four people, rescue officials said.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Janet Jackson announces world tour
The US singer will kick off the tour in support of her latest album, "Unbreakable" on August 31 at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Mon Jun 15 2015
Bird flu found at two farms in Canada
Authorities in Canada said Tuesday they put two poultry farms in British Columbia under quarantine after they tested positive for bird flu.
Wed Dec 03 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024