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Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

Protection fund, bill of rights for renters coming; 'renters matter,' Trudeau says

VANCOUVER — A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit score is a "gamechanger" for those who have been faithfully paying their rent for years, said a longtime advocate of the idea.
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns

The number of confirmed measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023, the country's chief public health officer said as she urged people to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

The mix of urban birds, bugs and other critters that humans have grown familiar with is due for a big shift because of climate change, a new study says.
Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments

Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments

Despite housing starts in Canada's six largest citieshovering at near all-time highs last year, experts warn those levels are still not enough to address the country's housing shortage in the years to come. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Iconic female warrior at centre of New Zealand troupe’s Mana Wahine

Iconic female warrior at centre of New Zealand troupe’s Mana Wahine

Okareka Dance Company is touring the U.S. and Canada to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mana Wahine, an all-female work that combines dance, theatre and film.
B.C. pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

B.C. pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

"Right time, right place, I guess," said pilot Dan Riise.
Ask Lisi: Teen's trip with another family doesn't feel right to mom

Ask Lisi: Teen's trip with another family doesn't feel right to mom

Advice: You need to consider what kind of parent you are, what kind of parent they are, and if you’ll feel secure with your daughter in their hands.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Lime in compost heap causes loss of nitrogen

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Lime in compost heap causes loss of nitrogen

Lime reacts with the nitrogen in soft, green materials to cause the release of ammonia, which means a loss of valuable nitrogen in the compost heap.
Your Good Health: Steatotic liver treated with weight loss, exercise

Your Good Health: Steatotic liver treated with weight loss, exercise

Steatotic liver disease is increasingly prevalent in recent years, with studies showing diagnoses in 30% to 46% of people in the United States and 25% in Canada.
'He understands 91Ô­´´s': Inside what 'axe the tax' means to Poilievre's supporters

'He understands 91Ô­´´s': Inside what 'axe the tax' means to Poilievre's supporters

OTTAWA — When Sarah Morin hears the phrase "axe the tax," what enters her mind is "freedom." The 41-year-old is a stay-at-home mother of two who has been using a food bank amid cost-of-living pressures.