Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes reportedly killed at least 20 Palestinians, including children, health officials said; Israeli forces said the strikes followed militants firing on troops and the Rafah crossing's operation was disrupted.
An Ontario pet owner was notified her monthly pet insurance premium rose to $866 after previous increases; the insurer said rising veterinary costs and a pet's age help explain higher premiums.
Envoys from Russia and Ukraine will meet in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for a second round of U.S.-brokered talks; officials say the meeting comes after renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy system and follows last month's talks that produced some progress but no breakthrough.
A judicial review started in Penticton over the provincially approved Summerland gravel pit mine, with petitioners citing environmental and procedural concerns; hearings are continuing this week.
Former Conservative ministers and staff gathered in Ottawa for the unveiling of Stephen Harper's official portrait, and many attended question period beforehand where they received a standing ovation and a chant of "Har-per" from Conservative benches.
Edmonton is hosting the 2026 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship with eight teams competing; games began Monday and gold medals are scheduled for Friday.
Samantha Mercanti of Hamilton speaks openly about living with schizophrenia and credits early treatment and supports with her recovery; a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports that diagnoses of psychotic disorders have increased across recent birth cohorts and are occurring at earlier ages.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans released a five-year Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy to expand whalesafe equipment and identify high-risk entanglement areas in Atlantic provinces.
Frank Prato says two independent animal ethics reviews cleared his lab of abuse allegations, and he defends the cardiac study on dogs after its suspension and public criticism.
A volunteer-run effort that began in British Columbia is connecting U.S. health‑care workers with Canadian communities, and organizers say a Newfoundland and Labrador chapter launched in January; the founder reports roughly 30 U.S. health workers have moved to Vancouver Island.
