Three leading U.S. scholars are moving north to the University of Toronto, part of a growing trend of Canadian universities recruiting top talent from American institutions.

WWII veteran Burd Sisler, Canada’s oldest living veteran at 110, says he’s proud he left the U.S. for Canada a century ago, joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1943 and serving in the Second World War.

Just Doot It: Vancouver legend Nardwuar the Human Serviette is getting his own Nike shoe, set to hit skate shops this December, calling it a “life goal” come true for the iconic journalist and musician.

Beer that helps save the planet: Carlsberg Canada is being praised for cutting water use at its Kitchener facility by 100,000 cubic metres, about 40 Olympic-sized pools, earning the Region of Waterloo’s Water Efficiency Excellence Award.

A new Rocky Mountaineer route called Passage to the Peaks, launching next year with stops across Alberta and British Columbia, has been named one of the world’s most exciting train journeys in 2026.

Grudges frozen until spring: Two well-known Calgary Grizzly bear rivals, The Boss and Split Lip, have set aside their long-running feud to feast on berries side by side as they prepare for winter hibernation.

Pumbaa, a two-year-old yellow Labrador, has become a comforting presence at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital, providing support and cuddles to patients and families as an accredited facility dog.

Watch for turkeys: St. Catharines officials are warning drivers as “fast, agile” flocks of wild turkeys take to roads.

A recent poll shows that 85% of Canadians aged 55 and older recognize the mental health benefits of owning a pet, but less than half actually have one.

Tariff tensions didn’t stop the annual Christmas tree gift from Nova Scotia to Boston, as a 42-year-old white spruce was cut and loaded for display in Boston Common, a tradition that marks “a friendship that dates back over a century.”

As Canadians continue their travel boycott, U.S. tourism revenue is forecasted to drop $5 billion.

It’s not you, it’s tariffs: California tourism leaders recently visited Vancouver with a simple message: they’re sorry, they miss Canadian travellers, and they’re hoping this visit can help rebuild the relationship between the two regions.

Three Manitobans will sit on Hockey Canada's first Indigenous Advisory Circle, which will work to combat anti-Indigenous racism in hockey and promote inclusivity within the game. 

A Yellowknife teen is following his grandmother’s crafting footsteps by finishing the beaded moccasin uppers she started, proudly wearing the pair he completed himself.

Thunderbird eggs, large stone spheres sacred to the Anishinaabek, were returned to their 'nest' at Kettle and Stony Point First Nation on Lake Huron after being held by Western University.

The People on the Bus Go 🎵: A man of no fixed address took a Hamilton city bus on a joy ride, with passengers still on board, and, according to police, “did a great job,” leaving “not a ding” on the vehicle as he made regular stops before being caught. 

Car math: A Newmarket man was shocked when a Toyota dealership told him his 2020 Camry’s sunroof needed a $22,520 repair after it jammed. “I thought for sure the decimal was in the wrong spot,” he said, opting instead to seal it shut for $576.

A suspected break-and-enter in Richmond B.C. took a turn after a black Kia SUV smashed through a mall entrance before fleeing when the suspects couldn’t get into a jewellery store.

What’s next, baby Botox?: Canadian actress Shay Mitchell is facing backlash after launching a kids’ skincare line, with critics calling the new brand tone-deaf.

Some Buffalo Bills fans are begging Toronto to stop cheering for them, joking that the city’s infamous sports curse is starting to rub off after a tough week of losses.

Nearly 400,000 Canadians applied to volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and for early picks like Richmond Hill’s Alex Salvadori, the chance to help out is a “dream come true.”

Wayne Gretzky has addressed the backlash from Canadians over his support for Trump, telling the 100% Hockey podcast that while he understands the criticism, “I know in my heart I’m Canadian, stayed Canadian, and a Canadian citizen for life.”

Sick of sick notes: B.C. has introduced new rules limiting when employers can request sick notes, preventing them from asking for one during an employee’s first two health-related absences of up to five consecutive days each year.

Big Brother goes to the 6ix: New billboards near Toronto’s Union Station are raising privacy concerns after commuters noticed they use facial detection technology to estimate the age and gender of passersby. 

Some Quebec doctors are considering moving to Ontario following the introduction of Bill 2, which will link pay to performance targets, a change critics are calling “fast food medicine” that’s already prompted a surge in out-of-province licence applications.