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S&P/TSX composite down in late morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada’s main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
07 Jun 2023 | Economy -
Calgary to transform Olympic Plaza by bundling area revitalization projects together
The City of Calgary is moving forward on plans to give Olympic Plaza a face-lift while moving the project under the same umbrella as other revitalization projects i…
07 Jun 2023 | Politics -
Support worker charged with assault on elementary school student in Lindsay, Ont.: police
A support worker at a school in Lindsay, Ont., faces an assault charge following an incident involving a student.
07 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Surrey mayor says goal is to address police future ‘this month’
Could the City of Surrey’s long and twisting policing saga reach its conclusion by the end of this month?
07 Jun 2023 | Politics -
Campfire bans to take effect in most of B.C. Thursday
Campfire bans are slated to take effect for much of British Columbia this week, with more hot, dry weather in the forecast after an unseasonably dry May.
07 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Manitoba ranchers work to keep livestock safe amid spring heat dome
As a prolonged spring heat dome continues to hover over Manitoba, many cattle ranchers are taking extra precautions to keep their livestock herds safe.
07 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Muslim community to host vigil marking 2nd anniversary of deadly London, Ont., attack
Members of the Muslim community in London, Ont., are to host a vigil today to mark the second anniversary of the worst mass killing in the city’s history.
06 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Saskatchewan sees wild weather, from severe thunderstorms to heat warnings
It’s been an interesting week on the Prairies, from tornadoes and heat warnings to severe thunderstorms in central part of Saskatchewan.
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Regina Flying Club hosts general aviation showcase with a once in a lifetime plane ride
It’s not every day you get to pilot a plane from the 1950s, but thanks to a special birthday present from his wife, one Regina man got to see Saskatchewan from abov…
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan Humane Society managing rising number of animals in need
The Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) has seen a troubling trend since the pandemic: more and more animals are being surrendered or abandoned for multiple reasons inclu…
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg celebrates biggest Pride Parade in history, spreading love and acceptance
Winnipeg’s Pride Parade saw its largest turnout ever as thousands of people marched through the city’s streets earlier on Sunday, spreading love and acceptance.
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Small grass fires in southwest Calgary under control: Battalion chief
A bunch of small grass fires that ignited in southwest Calgary are now under control, according to the Calgary Fire Department.
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Thousands of Calgarians attend 32nd annual Lilac Festival
Despite the hot and dry weather on Sunday, thousands of people showed up for the 32nd annual Lilac Festival throughout the day.
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Candlelight vigil for Madison Scott in Vanderhoof, B.C. attended by 2,000 people
Two thousand people filled the field at Nechako Valley Secondary School in Vanderhoof, B.C., Saturday.
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Edmonton police searching for 14-year-old boy last seen in North Saskatchewan River
Edmonton police are looking for the public’s help to find a 14-year-old boy who was last seen in the North Saskatchewan River.
05 Jun 2023 | Canada -
New B.C. wildfires burning out of control near Harrison Lake
A couple of new B.C. wildfires have been discovered burning out of control near Harrison Lake.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Fire near Stein Lake contained; Saint John Fire Department cautions about burning
The New Brunswick government is no longer calling a fire near Stein Lake “out of control.”
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Police identify man found in Quebec fishing tragedy in which 4 children also died
Police have identified the adult who was among a group of five people killed in a fishing accident in northeastern Quebec on Saturday.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Nova Scotia investigating theft of personal info through file transfer service MoveIt
The Nova Scotia government says it is investigating the theft of personal information stolen through a global privacy breach to a third-party file transfer system t…
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
‘It has a lot of us concerned’: June means trouble for B.C. wildfires with hot, dry forecast
Underlying drought, unseasonably warm temperatures last month and hot, dry conditions in the June forecast mean “the table has been set” for significant wildfire ac…
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Men wanted after allegedly sexually assaulting woman in downtown Toronto
Police say they are searching for two men after a woman was sexually assaulted in downtown Toronto.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Late penalty helps Vancouver Whitecaps claim point in 1-1 draw with Kansas
Staff and players with the Vancouver Whitecaps came away from a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night convinced they deserved all three points and th…
04 Jun 2023 | Sports -
26-year-old man drowns at North Vancouver’s Rice Lake
A 26-year-old man has died after drowning at North Vancouver’s Rice Lake on Saturday.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan Forest Task Force cleans up illegal dumping site
Members of the Okanagan Forest Task Force are taking matters into their own hands, cleaning up a road that’s been an area of concern in recent years.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg’s Smitty’s tracks down viral sign creator from Jays game
Winnipegger Howie Prociuk got quite the surprise after last Friday’s Blue Jays game when a picture of him at the game went somewhat viral via Winnipeg’s Smitty’s re…
04 Jun 2023 | Sports -
Police investigating after man arrives at Toronto hospital with gunshot wound
Investigators in Toronto are working to piece together what happened on Sunday morning after someone walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Base jumper rescued off Stawamus Chief face in Squamish
A major rescue ended successfully in Squamish, B.C., Saturday afternoon.
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
‘A very close call’: B.C. man who fired revolver at VPD K9 sentenced to 5 years in prison
The suspect who got into a shootout with police in Vancouver last year has been sentenced to five years in prison for the incident which was a very close call for t…
04 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Want English services in Quebec? Prepare to attest in ‘good faith’ that you qualify
Seeking English-language services from various kinds of government services in Quebec just became trickier — and the latest change isn’t going over well.
03 Jun 2023 | Politics -
AI stocks like Nvidia are surging. Should you buy into the hype?
The blockbuster growth of stocks such as chipmaker Nvidia in recent weeks shows investors are excited about the potential of artificial intelligence, some experts s…
03 Jun 2023 | Canada -
Manitoba premier issues apology for centre for people with intellectual disabilities
Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson formally apologized in the legislature Thursday to former residents of the Manitoba Developmental Centre, one of the country’s la…
02 Jun 2023 | Politics -
Debt ceiling and spending bill passes U.S. House, clearing major hurdle
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the consequential legislation package that suspends the debt ceiling while cutting government spending, cleari…
01 Jun 2023 | Economy -
Alberta election: Danielle Smith’s UCP to form next government after tight race
Danielle Smith will continue as premier of Alberta after a United Conservative Party win in the provincial election.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
Alberta election: NDP makes gains, UCP Cabinet to look ‘very different’
The Alberta NDP was able to make significant gains in the provincial election Monday night, but not enough to form government.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
NDP, UCP split Lethbridge in Alberta election
The provincial political landscape in Lethbridge is going unchanged in the 2023 Alberta provincial election.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
Alberta election: Trudeau congratulates Smith for 2nd term as premier
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulated Danielle Smith Tuesday for her second term as premier of Alberta following a closely fought election win.
30 May 2023 | Politics -
How Nova Scotians are showing heroism and kindness amid devastating wildfires
As a wildfire outside Halifax continues to burn out of control, stories of kindness and heroism are being revealed.
30 May 2023 | Canada -
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 200 points as price of oil falls
Canada’s main stock index was down nearly 200 points as the price of oil fell and losses in the energy and base metal stocks helped lead the way lower.
30 May 2023 | Economy -
Shopify layoffs: Company faces class action over severance offers
A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.
30 May 2023 | Canada -
S&P/TSX composite makes modest gain Monday, U.S. markets closed for long weekend
Canada’s main stock index ticked upwards Monday, with broad-based gains led by battery metals and energy stock as U.S. markets were closed for a long weekend south …
30 May 2023 | Economy -
Groundbreaking gene therapy gives the gift of sight to Quebec child
Two retinologist surgeons at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital ophthalmology clinic in Montreal have performed groundbreaking gene therapy on an 11-year-old boy.
30 May 2023 | Health -
Conservative motion to condemn Liberals on safe drug supply fails in House
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has failed to persuade the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government‘s approach to fighting drug addiction.
30 May 2023 | Health -
Turkey’s Erdogan faces economic, earthquake recovery test after re-election
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a mandate to rule until 2028, securing five more years as leader of a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that p…
29 May 2023 | Politics -
BC SPCA pet food banks struggle to keep up with rising demand
An increase in demand and an early start to the wildfire season in British Columbia have the BC SPCA struggling to stock its pet food banks.
28 May 2023 | Canada -
Canada’s banks are guarding against bad loans. What this means for your money
Nestled in the balance sheets of Canada’s biggest banks are fears that the economy is set for a rough patch that could see more Canadians defaulting on their loans.
28 May 2023 | Economy -
Record turnout as thousands of bikers rally at Polo Park for 15th annual Ride for Dad
Thousands of motorcycles flooded into Polo Park on Saturday morning for the 15th annual Ride for Dad and according to organizers of the event, it was a record turno…
28 May 2023 | Canada -
Alberta election: How close will the election be in Calgary?
Polls in Calgary are expected to be tight, and voters are already feeling the heat.
28 May 2023 | Politics -
Turning potato peels into yoga pants? Yes, Ontario researchers want to do that
Researchers in Ontario say they are working on plans to turn food waste, such as potato peels and corn stalks, into plastic and nylon that can be used to create eve…
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Man wanted on weapons charges known to frequent Peterborough area
A man known to frequent the Peterborough area is wanted for a number of charges.
26 May 2023 | Canada -
Safe sport reform is just getting started. But are some sports more prone to abuse?
The work done so far to raise standards and tackle abuse in sports isn’t the end of the story.
26 May 2023 | Sports