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The owner of three tigers and a hyena that are no longer living on a property in Wainfleet, Ont., is hopeful he'll someday be reunited with his animals, but it won't be in that rural township in Niagara that had ordered them removed for contravening an exotic animals bylaw.

Canada's army is preparing a sweeping reorganization just as the National Defence Department moves to finalize its mobilization plan. Senior commanders warn the current force is ill suited to a more dangerous world, with proposals under study to expand reserves and generate hundreds of thousands of additional personnel in a crisis.

A multimillion-dollar settlement has been approved in a class action claim involving Canadian customers of the 23andMe genetic testing company who were affected by a past data breach.

Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he believes a referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada is necessary to address provincial grievances with the federal government. The Opposition is calling on the premier to remove him from her caucus.

The president of the Métis National Council says the RCMP's response to an extensive spying program that targeted hundreds of Indigenous people falls short.

Firefighters have extinguished a fire on the roof of a commercial building in downtown Toronto that is believed to have caused an explosion on Friday evening.

The CEO of Canada’s largest airline remains under fire from multiple fronts this week following a botched expression of condolence and a subsequent fumbled apology.

Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment at the scene of a car crash Friday in which he struck another vehicle and rolled over, authorities said.

A new rule at the Canadian Screen Awards that restricts prizes to Canadian citizens and permanent residents is drawing criticism from some filmmakers at a time when they increasingly rely on cross-border collaborations and international talent.

Kevin Gausman strikes out 11 A's in his first opening-day start as a Jay, and one of his best.

Twenty-three anglers saved by helicopter from drifting on ice and floating in Georgian Bay might be asked to pay the costs, estimated at $5,000.

The fire was on the roof of a building under construction near Richmond and John streets. Propane cylinders exploded, sending debris onto the street below.

Teachers and ex-board chair are upset as international language instruction and an intensive reading support program are two of the areas targeted.

Immigration and borders legislation known as Bill C-12 has received royal assent. It will mean thousands of asylum seekers have their claims terminated.

Wab Kinew urged the NDP faithful to stay united and focused on bread-and-butter issues Friday as New Democrats gathered for an existential party convention and leadership vote.

BA.3.2 was first detected in South Africa in 2024, but is now seeing a steady increase of cases worldwide. Ontario has seen only a few cases.

Allegations of human rights abuse in China could come as a reckoning for Carney's efforts to reset trade relations with the Asian country.

A deadly Air Canada crash Sunday in New York has drawn attention to U.S. air traffic controller shortages, where more than 3,000 jobs are vacant.

Toronto on Friday released its first congestion management plan overseen by its newly appointed traffic "czar" Andrew Posluns.

Fire on roof of six-story commercial building caused propane cylinders to rupture, a Toronto Fire Services spokesperson says

The IDF has to intervene because the Lebanese government can’t resolve the threat posed by Hezbollah, Israel’s deputy foreign minister says

Defending champion McIlroy raves about new facility

Crash occurred not far from where Woods lives in Jupiter Island, authorities say

House Republicans earlier rejected Senate-passed bill to fund most of Department of Homeland Security

Washington has dispatched two contingents of Marines to Middle East, with the first to arrive around end of March

The U.S. Senate voted on Friday to end a partial government shutdown that has snarled airports across the country, though it did not resolve a dispute over immigration enforcement that prompted the six-week standoff in the first place.

Israel's plan to seize a chunk of southern Lebanon to create a 'buffer zone' against Hezbollah militants is stoking fears among Lebanese of Israeli military occupation that could deepen instability and stoke further displacement. Here's a look at the history of Israel's strategy in the region.

FBI confirms Patel’s e-mail had been breached and the material published online appeared authentic

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized NATO, saying the alliance had provided no meaningful support during the recent conflict with Iran and questioning whether it would come to Washington’s aid in a larger crisis.

The S&P 500 fell 1.7% to close its worst week since the war with Iran began, while Wall Street's five-week losing streak is its longest in nearly four years.

The message from Handala was accompanied by more than a half dozen photos of Patel and said that it was making available for download emails and other documents from his account.

'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.

The oil shock from the war is 'already bigger than the peak in either of the 1970s oil shocks, or the first two Gulf Wars,' the note said.

Israel’s military said its attack on Friday targeted sites “in the heart of Tehran” used by Iran to produce ballistic missiles and other weapons.

Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.

The World Bank also used fast-disbursing policy development lending facilities to speed hundreds of billions of dollars in relief to developing countries affected by the pandemic.

The commander of the Canadian Army says there will be more activity at CFB Suffield this summer as Canadian and UK forces take part in training and testing of new technology.

The hearing opened with the defence and prosecution arguing over whether Maduro should be allowed to use Venezuelan government funds to pay for his defence.

The national police force of the Dominican Republic said in a news release Wednesday two men have been arrested in connection to Tristan Primeau-Pointras's killing.

After a fatal runway collision between a jet and a fire truck, one of the key questions is why the truck didn’t heed frantic calls to stop.

The Conservative Political Action Conference has been an America First gathering for years, but with President Trump pursuing war in Iran, organizers have tried to make a shift, with mixed results.

Republicans revolted over a Senate measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security and passed a rival bill, dimming the chances of a quick end to the crisis crippling airports.

The suit claimed the bank had overlooked signs that Mr. Epstein’s accounts were being used to further his abuse of young women.

The influencer, known for promoting handsomeness, is accused of arranging a brawl between two women. Separately, the authorities are investigating a video showing him shooting an alligator.

Photos and video verified by The New York Times show mines dispensed by cluster bombs in a village a few miles from a missile site.

Our graphics reporter Lazaro Gamio breaks down the second-by-second analysis leading up to the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport.

The Trump administration had asked the court to dismiss the charges, describing them as an example of “weaponized federal overreach” by the Biden administration.

A man linked to a pro-Israel terrorist group was charged with making Molotov cocktails for what officials said was a plot to assassinate the New York City-based activist Nerdeen Kiswani.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s primary opponents criticized him for inviting Hasan Piker to campaign with him. Mr. Piker is a fierce critic of Israel.

Meta's twin legal defeats this week and a big sell-off in Micron spurred a drop in technology stocks, which were broadly hit by rising oil prices.

A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges that Google's AI features generated contact information for Epstein victims.

Oil prices traded higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Many filers are facing tax refund delays amid the IRS push to phase out paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.

The Swiss pharma giant is betting on a next-generation allergy treatment that may prove to work faster and better than anything currently on the market.

The experimental drug reduced flare-ups for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Astra said Friday.

Beijing's review has fueled concerns and confusion among Chinese tech founders and investors that had quietly embraced the so-called "Singapore-washing" model.

Italy's competition authority said the LVMH-owned cosmetic brands Sephora and Benefit used an "insidious marketing strategy" to appeal to tween consumers.

Investors are grappling with sharp divergence across the Gulf's markets, as the Iran conflict drives asset volatility in the region.

Sony, like other console makers, is contending with surging memory chip prices which have forced the company to raise prices.

The strike on Prince Sultan Air Base also damaged at least two Air Force refueling aircraft and underscored that despite weeks of strikes, Iran still poses a threat.

The findings appear to be the most comprehensive estimates yet of the growing toll of dead and wounded civilians in the month-long war.

More than 850 Tomahawks have been fired in just four weeks, people familiar with the matter said, alarming some Pentagon officials because the weapon’s supply is limited.

Cuban officials have petitioned Pope Leo XIV to help persuade the Trump administration to ease its oil embargo, which is causing crippling fuel shortages and blackouts.

Trump’s statement follows an Iranian report that it had rejected a 15-point U.S. ceasefire proposal, a move that still left the door open for a counteroffer.

A shift would highlight the growing trade-offs required for the U.S. to sustain its war with Iran as the conflict depletes the military’s critical munitions.

New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are among the metro areas seeing steep declines in net immigration amid the Trump administration’s crackdown.

The Saudis and Emiratis fear a deal that leaves the region less stable, and they have indicated support for an escalated campaign to force concessions from Tehran.

Kimi Antonelli takes his second pole position in a row as he beats Mercedes team-mate George Russell in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.

World number two Jannik Sinner reaches a fourth Miami Open final thanks to a straight-sets win over Alexander Zverev.

Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.

Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.

No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss.

With the world focused on the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens next for Gaza. 

The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.

Warnings for dopamine agonist drugs are to be reviewed after BBC identified an error in patient leaflets.

Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

The analysts identified a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) in footage of the strike on the southern town of Lamerd.

Amid rising pressure on social media companies and new government guidance to limit screen time for under-fives, our community warns that addictive phones and social media pose problems for both children and adults

Attack reportedly involved Iranian missile and unmanned drones

Putin says Russia will continue to fight until it captures remaining areas of Ukraine’s Donbas

Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time

Although cases have declined since 1990, it’s not enough to meet WHO goals to reduce global deaths by 50 per cent

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

A ‘strong smell’ was reported at a Virginia air traffic control center, an FAA spokesperson said

President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation

Amanda Seyfried starring in “The Testament of Ann Lee” and Bravo’s hit reality show “The Valley” returning for Season 3 are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

The president interrupted his Cabinet meeting to describe a phone call about the custom-made pens