Slovak court increases prison sentence of ex-soldier convicted of killing journalist, his fiancée

National Ballet’s streaming Nutcracker is an enjoyable stand-in for its annual holiday performance

Putin orders Russian authorities to begin mass voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations next week

UN chief urges action on climate change as new reports highlight 2020′s record-breaking weather

Western Canada: Churches become focus of debate about COVID-19 restrictions as some defy shutdown orders

Canada’s Paralympic chef de mission Josh Dueck relishes challenges posed by Beijing Games

Authors Julia Zarankin and Jonathan Slaght talk about their gateway to birding and the best books for novices

New Brunswick government to extend ferry service to Campobello Island until end of month

Why are young Canadians leaving the cities they love? ▫️ @rcarrick  and @RomaLuciw  talk to 34-year-old who left Toronto for a bigger home in southern Ontario’s wine country.

Quebec tightens rules for malls, stores during holiday season amid growing COVID-19 concerns