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Look at These Cops Meditating Before They Hit the Streets in Canada
Police in Canada got some extra training earlier this month on how to subdue a foe.
Stress, in this case, is the enemy–and mindfulness meditation...
Canada Welcomes Refugees At the Airport With Coats and Healthcare
The 163 refugees that stepped off their airplane into the chilly Toronto air on Friday were given a very warm welcome indeed: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau handing them winter coats along with citizenship.
Newlywed Refugees In Canada Get Surprise Wedding Party From Town
Sympathetic strangers joined together to throw a young refugee couple the wedding reception they never had.
Female Cyclist Beats Most of the Men in Grueling Race from Canada to Mexico
During the entire distance and duration of a 2700-mile off-road cycling race, she never showered, never slept indoors, and only sat down to a...
New Railroad Rules Aim to Prevent Oil Tank Fires in Canada, US
If you've ever seen a mile-long freight train and wondered how safe those tank cars were, know this: they are about to get a...
Family Violence Down 14% in Canada
Rates of family-related physical assaults in Canada declined 14% from 2009 and 2013. (Statistics Canada)
Wind Turbine Noise Not Linked to Health Problems, Health Canada Finds
A year-long $2.1 million study by the federal government agency, Health Canada, found no link between wind turbine noise and migraines, dizziness, or chronic...
Buy a Meal and One Gets Donated to Charity in Canada
A unique charity program dreamed up by three young Canadians has provided almost 114,000 meals to those in need whenever diners eat out at...
Sweet Tribute: American NHL Fans Sing ‘O Canada’ After Ottawa Shootings
There were no Canadian hockey teams playing in Wednesday's match, but their neighbors to the North were remembered in spirit when Pittsburgh Penguins fans...
Canada’s Crime Rate Down to Lowest Levels Since 1969
Police-reported crime statistics for 2013 show overall declines for most types of crime, including the national homicide rate which fell to its lowest rate...
Long Successful Bookseller Gives Business to Staff in Canada
What do you do when you’re 84 and own Canada’s most beautiful bookstore? And one that is thriving.
Sell it? You could. Close it? You...
Good-Deed Nominating Trends Spread Among Youth, This Time in Canada
Youth around the world have managed to turn a dangerous and deadly viral drinking game into random acts of kindness that have most recently...
Sportsmanship Alive and Well at Olympics – Canada Coach Lends Ski to Russian
In true Olympic spirit, Canada’s head cross-country ski coach Justin Wadsworth rushed to help a Russian skier after the athlete crashed in the semi-final...
Mystery Knitter Ties Scarves Around Statues in Frigid Canada
An anonymous do-gooder trying to keep Ottawa residents warm has been leaving dozens of handmade scarves outside wrapped around the necks of city statues,...
Cops Give Out “Positive Tickets” Across Canada
All across Canada, police departments have been ticketing kids. But they're not handing out the tickets that incur fines or suspend drivers licenses. "Positive...
Australia, Canada Dominate Top Ten ‘Most Livable Cities’ List
Melbourne, with its beautiful parks, enviable healthcare, and Australian coastline, has been ranked the world's most livable city for the third year running.
In fact,...
Canada Man Wins $10,000 for Suggesting Next Donut Flavor
A dreamed-up doughnut that melds together chocolate, caramel and pecans has earned its inventor $10,000.
Andrew Shepherd, from Hamilton, was crowned the winner on Monday...
Legacy Pole Honors 20th Anniversary of Haida Nation’s Agreement With Canada
For the first time in 130 years, a new pole will be erected in the Gwaii Haanas area, detailing the history of the region...
Coffee Santa Triggers Copycat Generosity Across Canada
For the third time in a week a generous customer at a coffee chain in Canada has handed over around $900 to pay for...
Canada’s Cities Report 50% Drop in Homelessness
The State of Homeless in Canada 2013, released this week by the Canadian Homelessness Research Network and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, showed...