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Byron Bay, Australia locals protest planned Netflix reality series

Angry Byron Bay locals are protesting the filming of a reality television series that some fear will damage the reputation of their trendy Australian tourist town.
'Shang-Chi' debuts its first trailer as Marvel looks to rebound from a lost year

Shang-Chi is getting his turn on the big screen, and the superhero's debut couldn't come at a better time. The film, which stars Canadian actor Simu Liu as the Master of Kung Fu, released its first trailer on Monday and is just one of many Marvel films and shows being released this year.
Police: Stalker arrested at Taylor Swift's New York building

A stalker who claims pop star Taylor Swift is communicating with him on social media was arrested on a trespassing charge after trying to break into the singer's Manhattan apartment, police said Monday.

Kosovar biologist calls newly found insect after coronavirus

Kosovar biologist Halil Ibrahimi believes the pandemic restrictions haven't all been bad -- as a result of them, he completed his research, raised public awareness of the pollution of river basins and named a newly discovered insect after the virus.
Apple to host virtual iPad event, may hint at new AirPods

Many of us may be suffering from virtual event fatigue after a year of video calls. But not Apple, which plans new product announcements at what seems likely to be an iPhone-less online event on Tuesday.
The world wants more emoji diversity, new Adobe study finds

An overwhelming majority of people around the globe want emojis to be more inclusive and culturally distinct so they can show how they feel, according to a new Adobe study.

Your health and the federal budget: Long-term care standards, vaccine production, more

The federal budget is promising billions to close gaps in long-term care and Canada's vaccine production laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disinfecting surfaces to prevent COVID-19 often all for show, CDC advises

The risk of surface transmission of COVID-19 is low, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday. Far more important is airborne transmission -- and people who obsessively disinfect surfaces may be doing more harm than good.
Why you shouldn't ask people how they got their COVID-19 shot before you

Canadians are being reminded by experts not to question others on how they were eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine as they may have underlying health conditions they want to keep private.

Budget 2021: Government unveils $101.4B in new spending, with deficit declining

The federal government is unveiling $101.4 billion in new spending, aimed at both supporting the country through the third COVID-19 wave, and stimulating the economic recovery post-pandemic, in a historic budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
How the 2021 federal budget impacts you

The federal government unveiled its long-awaited spring budget on Monday, with a focus on navigating taxpayers out of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and embarking on the long road to economic recovery, with specific attention paid to the most vulnerable.
Conservatives, Bloc Quebecois to propose budget rewrites as debate starts

Opposition parties will get a chance Tuesday to propose a rewrite to the federal government's massive pandemic budget as debate begins in the House of Commons.

Queen shares never-before-seen photo of herself and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II shared a cherished never-before-seen photo of herself with her husband as they relaxed together in the grass in Scotland.
Atlanta man tops off helicopter proposal with five engagement rings

Picking out the perfect engagement ring can be a lot of pressure for someone preparing to propose. A man in Atlanta seemed to have a solution -- just propose with five rings.
Now you can adopt one of Notre Dame's grotesque stone creatures to help fund rebuilding

A conservation group is offering members of the public the chance to donate to restore specific artifacts at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, which was partially destroyed by fire in 2019.

Sharks' Marleau breaks Howe's NHL games played record

Patrick Marleau skated in his 1,768th career game to break Gordie Howe's record when the San Jose Sharks took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.
12 elite European football teams announce steps to form breakaway 'Super League'

The deceptions, distrust and divisions in European soccer erupted in public on Monday between teams and even within the clubs breaking away to form a Super League that could leave them and their players outcasts in the global game.
Federal government's extension of CEWS in budget is some good news for CFL franchises

There was a little good news for CFL teams in the federal government's spring budget Monday.

Rogers, Fido wireless services returning to normal after countrywide outage

Rogers wireless services were starting to return to normal Monday evening after a cellular service outage affected Rogers and Fido wireless customers and caused disruptions across Canada and impacting schools and 911 operations.
Many global stocks lower after Wall St. decline

Major global stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday after Wall Street retreated from record highs.
HSBC's CEO is swapping his office for a hot desk

HSBC is scrapping the executive floor at its Canary Wharf headquarters in London, as one of the world's biggest banks slashes office space and moves towards new ways of working following the pandemic.

Scrutiny of Tesla crash a sign that regulation may be coming

The fiery crash of a Tesla near Houston with no one behind the wheel is drawing scrutiny from two federal agencies that could bring new regulation of electronic systems that take on some driving tasks.
UBC student's car with Ontario plates vandalized, note says 'go home'

A UBC student is urging others to think twice before judging a car and its driver based on its licence plates after a note was left on the vehicle, telling the woman to go back to Ontario.
VW, Ford unveil SUVs at China auto show under virus controls

Volkswagen, Ford and Chinese brands unveiled new SUVs for China's growing market on Monday at the Shanghai auto show, the industry's biggest marketing event in a year overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic.