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Ottawa is implementing a temporary ban on foreign nationals entering Canada if they have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days, following an Ebola outbreak in the region. The measure aims to mitigate risks associated with the virus.

Police have released new CCTV images of 11-year-old Parker, who went missing from Thorncliffe on Thursday. Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating him as the search continues.

Thousands of Canadian auto workers may receive annual wage increases of three per cent over the next three years if they ratify a proposed labour contract. Negotiations are ongoing as unions aim to secure improved compensation for their members amid broader industry discussions.

Preparations are underway for the 43rd annual Peach Classic Triathlon in Penticton, B.C., with over 1,100 athletes registered, marking a 60 per cent increase from last year. The event is expected to generate at least $1 million in economic activity for the city.

The Osoyoos Band is collaborating with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap, following years of negotiations. This arrangement may alter the boundaries of the reserve, impacting its jurisdiction and land use.

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention reported that shredded lettuce from a supplier in Mexico was distributed to Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states, prompting concerns over potential health risks associated with the product.

The opposition party reports that parents struggle to locate nearby daycare services, exacerbated by ongoing denials of childcare licence applications. This situation raises concerns over the availability of essential childcare facilities in the community.

A family from Pincourt is sharing their daughter’s battle with leukaemia to encourage blood donations. They aim to raise awareness about the critical need for blood supplies and the impact donations can have on the lives of patients undergoing treatment.

The century-old bridge connecting north and south Winnipeg is being dismantled following its closure in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg began the deconstruction process on Thursday, removing the first segment of the structure.

Officials in British Columbia are monitoring conditions closely, as dry lightning strikes are believed to have ignited several new wildfires in the southern Interior. Fire response teams remain on alert amid increasing fire activity in the region.