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The justices will hear arguments Jan. 10 about whether the law, which sets a Jan. 19 deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a nationwide ban, violates the First Amendment.

The BC Centre for Disease Control posted a warning that between Nov. 1 and Dec. 18, 64 cases of a 'norovirus-like' gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in the province.

Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean says that going forward coal mining projects will be held to the highest environmental standards.

A surge in holiday baking demand and the ongoing bird flu outbreak are pushing egg prices higher, although they remain below the peak levels seen two years ago.

The United States reported its first severe human case of bird flu as California declared a state of emergency to address the escalating outbreak.

The insect, officially known as the Northern Giant Hornet, became established in the Blaine area of Whatcom County, just minutes south of the British Columbia border.

Nestle is launching protein shots in the United States, which it says help suppress appetite for people looking to shed pounds, the latest effort by the world’s biggest packaged food maker to tap the booming market for weight-loss products. The manufacturer of Kit Kat chocolate bars and Nesquik shakes says its drink sparks a natural...

Human error during a fuel transfer at a fish farm off the west coast of British Columbia has resulted in a spill into the water of up to 8,000 litres of diesel.

Quebec has made payments in less than 10 per cent of the nearly 10,000 claims it has received since the remnants of Hurricane Debby hit the province in August.

Two Russian oil tankers have been seriously damaged following a storm in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil and sparking an emergency rescue operation.

Enbridge said the 70,000 gallon spill on the company's Line 6 was caused by a faulty connection on a pump transfer pipe at the Enbridge Cambridge Station.

The motion won't mean the city is investing or accepting payment in cryptocurrency any time soon, but will instead direct staff to look into those possibilities. 

Enbridge officials said in a statement that the reroute proposal has gone through rigorous reviews and studies.

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors.

Tokyo recently announced a four-day workweek policy in an effort to boost Japan’s record-low fertility rate - something that Canada is also struggling with.

More than 1,500 firefighters were battling the blaze, many working in steep canyons, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire.

Evidence has grown in recent years that highly processed foods are linked to a wide range of chronic health problems, like diabetes and heart disease.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its list of the top 10 most impactful weather events of 2024.

Fifteen charges under the federal Fisheries Act have been laid against Imperial Metals Corp. more than 10 years after a tailings pond collapsed the Mount Polley mine.

Many kids and teens are looking forward to the holidays with great excitement, but others find it a difficult time of year filled with anxiety, stress and loneliness. It’s something Alisa Simon, the chief youth officer at Kids Help Phone, says they watch for when school pauses for the winter break, noting, “we do see an increase...

Advocates and friends of a Nova Scotia woman who died from stage IV breast cancer are urging the province to update its screening policy for women with dense breast tissue.

The report estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.

The balsam fir accounts for about 20 per cent of all trees in New Brunswick, and the tree is most commonly associated with Christmas.

A small Winnipeg business is in a spotlight once again after receiving a second invitation to supply goods to the Hollywood scene.

Renewable energy projects won't be allowed on top grade agricultural land unless developers can prove the projects can productively coexist with livestock and crops.

The Avalanche Canada forecast shows the danger rating on the South Coast is expected to spike to high in the alpine and around the tree line on Saturday.

Social media is filled with posts warning about the hidden dangers of scented candles, claiming they release harmful chemicals into the air and can irritate the skin.

By sheer chance, when he retrieved the camera, he discovered it had captured some amazing footage of the humpback feeding on the bait ball.

Here is what we know about Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare who was killed in New York City Wednesday morning.

Members of the Cheam and Sqwá First Nations said they discovered a pipe spewing industrial waste into the Hope Slough near Rosedale.

While the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow, U.S. health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: summer splash pads can harbour serious health risks.

The recall pertains to MEC Men’s Borderlands pants, available in black and rosin colours. It also involves certain MEC mitts for children and youths, and certain gloves for adults.

The average number of letters people receive has dropped significantly over the years — down to just two per week compared to seven per week in 2006, according to Canada Post.

The outbreak, which was first reported in October, sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including one person who died and 34 who were hospitalized.

The Alberta Energy Regulator has completed the first day of hearings into a controversial application to allow exploratory drilling for coal in the Grassy Mountain area.

The outbreak, which was first reported in October, sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including one person who died and 34 who were hospitalized.

A nationwide recall has been issued for Taylor Farms' Sweet Kale Chopped Kit due to potential salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warned.

The City of Toronto is warning its ability to handle garbage at its landfill will hit capacity in 10 years, and finding a new landfill won't be easy.

Three-year-old Wade Butter’s cancer diagnosis brought his family to Ronald McDonald House, a lifeline during countless hospital visits and long, challenging days.

75 million years ago Saskatchewan looked quite different, with a western interior seaway splitting North America in half from the Artic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico.

Companies are still digesting Premier Danielle Smith's move to announce a forthcoming motion under the province's Sovereignty Act.

Environmental factors like prolonged stress, chronic inflammation and toxic exposure could play a key role in triggering Parkinson's disease, even in people without genetic risk.