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Winnipeg Ice hang on to take Game 1 of WHL Championship Final
The Winnipeg Ice drew first blood – barely – in the best of seven Western Hockey League Championship series.
13 May 2023 | Sports -
New map of B.C. evictions paints grim picture of ‘high stakes’ for tenants
A new report on evictions in British Columbia, billed as the first of its kind, has painted yet another bleak picture of the province’s rental market.
13 May 2023 | Canada -
Expelled Chinese diplomat accused of threatening MP has left Canada: source
The Chinese diplomat who was expelled from Canada after allegedly targeting a Conservative MP and his family in Hong Kong has left the country, Global News has lear…
13 May 2023 | Politics -
‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ labelled a toxic workplace by staffers: reports
The successful daytime TV program The Kelly Clarkson Show is all about positivity and happiness — but that cheery attitude doesn’t extend behind the scenes, accordi…
13 May 2023 | Canada -
Intel on ‘non-specific’ threats to MPs made it to PCO. Why not the PM?
A 2021 intelligence briefing at the centre of the latest foreign interference controversy included “non-specific threat information relating to MPs,” the Privy Coun…
12 May 2023 | Politics -
SFU football players’ injunction rejected by B.C. Supreme Court
The lawsuit and injunction application filed on behalf of five 2022 SFU football players has been denied by a B.C. Supreme Court Judge.
12 May 2023 | Sports -
Waterloo Regional council to ratify new contract with Grand River Transit bus drivers on Thursday
Waterloo Regional Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday to ratify the new contract for Grand River Transit bus drivers and support staff.
11 May 2023 | Politics -
Haliburton Highlands OPP investigate females being followed or approached
OPP are investigating two separate incidents in which females have reported being followed or approached by unknown males in Haliburton County.
11 May 2023 | Canada -
‘Immediately stop using’: Peloton recalls over 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S.
Peloton has recalled more than two million exercise bikes in the U.S. over concerns of a faulty seat that could break during use and cause injury, the U.S. Consumer…
11 May 2023 | Canada -
Vernon, B.C. aiming to be more inclusive for seniors
Like many parts of the Okanagan, Vernon, B.C., has a large number of seniors.
10 May 2023 | Canada -
B.C. flooding prompts new evacuation orders in Cache Creek
Just as flood conditions appeared to be improving in the hard-hit community of Cache Creek, B.C., officials have issued a new evacuation order.
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Violent protests in Pakistan after former PM Imran Khan’s arrest
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in court Wednesday, a day after he was dragged from another court and arrested in Islamabad, and his supporters…
10 May 2023 | Politics -
U.S. inflation cools slightly in April, but prices still elevated
Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to…
10 May 2023 | Economy -
U.S. Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges: reports
U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with …
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Ibrahim Ali trial: B.C. jury hears testimony on teen victim’s autopsy
Jurors in a B.C. courtroom heard Tuesday from a doctor who took part in the autopsy of a teen girl murdered nearly six years ago.
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Calgary city council wants Alberta government to regulate personal e-scooters
Amid growing popularity of privately-owned electric scooters, Calgary city council plans to advocate the provincial government to update rules around the popular pe…
10 May 2023 | Canada -
Leafs try to block out the noise facing elimination: ‘We don’t listen to you guys’
SUNRISE, Fla. — Mitch Marner has repeatedly pointed out how little attention he pays to anything that doesn’t emanate from inside the Maple Leafs’ orbit.
10 May 2023 | Sports -
Woman who lost $35K in distraction theft feels ‘victimized’ twice after bank denies reimbursement
A Calgary woman who recently fell victim to a so-called “distraction theft” says she feels victimized twice since it happened back in early March: first, during the…
10 May 2023 | Canada -
ANALYSIS: What makes a ‘generational’ hockey star?
One of the most anticipated evenings in the NHL in recent memory takes place Monday in Secaucus, N.J.: the 2023 draft lottery to determine which team will select Co…
08 May 2023 | Sports -
Edmonton makes resources available to 1,500 registered evacuees
More than 1,500 people have registered at the Edmonton reception centre as of Sunday afternoon after fleeing their homes and communities due to wildfire risk.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Pop culture takes centre stage at Saskatoon Entertainment Expo
Saskatoon’s biggest pop culture event of the year has officially wrapped.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
‘The justice system failed us’: One-year anniversary memorial marks Coquitlam stabbing death
Family and friends gathered at the spot to remember Anton Ossipchuk and make a call for justice, Sunday.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Hundreds of kids get hooked on fishing in Vernon
There’s nothing quite like catching your first fish at Vernon’s Polson Park this weekend, with the odds are stacked in the kids’ favour.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Shelter-in-place order lifted for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in Ponoka County: police
RCMP lifted Monday a critical alert and shelter-in-place order that was put in place for Ponoka County Sunday evening.
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Canuck Place mother and child team up to tackle BMO Vancouver Marathon to raise funds
As 13-year-old Charlie-Anne Cox approaches the finish line at the BMO Vancouver Marathon, she’s got one thing on her mind — faster. And with team “Charlie’s Angels …
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Community walks to support palliative care centre
Most people don’t think of end of life care for their loved ones and the grief of losing someone until they have to, which was the case for Jessica Siynor a few yea…
08 May 2023 | Canada -
Edmonton Oilers score early and often in Game 2 against Vegas
The Edmonton Oilers racked up four goals in the first period on the way to a 5-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday night.
07 May 2023 | Sports -
Armstrong Tulip Festival returns with more flowers than ever
This is the second year of the Armstrong Bloom Flower Festivals’ Tulip Festival.
07 May 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan Falls residents on evacuation alert watching creek levels closely
Some residents in Okanagan Falls are watching water levels in Shuttleworth Creek closely, after an evacuation alert was issued for properties directly adjacent to t…
07 May 2023 | Canada -
King Charles’ coronation is hours away. Who’s performing in London and Ottawa?
The British capital is gearing up for the biggest royal spectacle in 70 years with the coronation of King Charles III.
06 May 2023 | Canada -
Trudeau tells Poilievre to ‘wake up,’ urges Liberal convention to reject populism
Canadians chose hope over fear and anger in 2015 and they will be faced with that choice again the next time they go to the polls, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sai…
05 May 2023 | Politics -
Ed Sheeran found not liable for copying Marvin Gaye song
A jury has found Ed Sheeran not liable in a case of copyright infringement, determining that he did not plagiarize elements of Marvin Gaye’s soul classic Let’s Get …
05 May 2023 | Canada -
From tent to motel: The story of a Halifax man’s homelessness journey
Michel Babineau finally feels like he’s back on his feet.
05 May 2023 | Canada -
Could Fox News be banned from Canadian airwaves? CRTC weighs call
The CRTC has launched a public consultation on whether to ban Fox News from Canadian airwaves after a complaint over incendiary comments made about LGBTQ2 people on…
05 May 2023 | Politics -
Antibiotic resistant bacteria can spread in an unexpected way — through clouds
Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics can live on the surfaces of plants or within the soil, but they can also survive in clouds, meaning they can travel thous…
04 May 2023 | Health -
Shopify stock soars as it cuts staff again. Here’s what to know
Shares of Shopify Inc. surged Thursday after the company posted a surprise first-quarter profit and said it would reduce its headcount by 23 per cent.
04 May 2023 | Economy -
World’s 1st RSV vaccine approved in U.S. for adults aged 60 and up
The world’s first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday.
04 May 2023 | Health -
CSIS must inform government of threats targeting MPs, families: Trudeau
Canada’s intelligence agency must inform the government if there are threats made against any MP or their family, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
04 May 2023 | Politics -
Police seek stabbing suspect tied to attack involving man rummaging through garbage in Hamilton
Police are seeking a suspect in mid-April stabbing incident in Hamilton, Ont.
03 May 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg Ice breeze past Blades, one win away from advancing to WHL final
The Winnipeg Ice are one win away from advancing to the WHL Championship Series.
03 May 2023 | Sports -
Five people taken to hospital after Transcona house fire
Five people were taken to hospital in stable condition after a house fire in Transcona Tuesday night.
03 May 2023 | Canada -
As Leafs, Oilers progress in playoffs, sports betting is ‘through the roof’
As the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs continue in the NHL playoffs, sports betting numbers have been “through the roof” since its legalization a year ago, …
02 May 2023 | Sports -
Gordon Lightfoot, legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, dead at 84
Gordon Lightfoot, often called Canada’s greatest songwriter and known worldwide as one of the founding fathers of folk-rock, has died at age 84, a representative fo…
02 May 2023 | Canada -
S&P/TSX composite dips on Monday, U.S. stock markets also slip
Weakness in energy stocks drove Canada’s main stock index to dip on Monday, while U.S. stock markets also fell to start the trading week.
02 May 2023 | Economy -
Grand & Toy launches ‘brand refresh’ as retailer adapts to changing workplace
Grand & Toy invented next-day delivery, so the story goes.
01 May 2023 | Canada -
A doctor’s new sidekick? How ChatGPT may change the role of physicians
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has opened up new possibilities for doctors and patients — but the technology also comes with the risk of mis…
30 Apr 2023 | Health -
Volunteers help rebuild dunes lost to Hurricane Fiona in Shediac, N.B.
Roughly 30 volunteers spent their Saturday morning tying down Christmas trees on Belliveau Beach in Shediac in an effort to restore the dune system that was wiped o…
30 Apr 2023 | Canada -
Attention tinfoil hat people: Are these music-related conspiracies on your radar?
If you’ve been keeping up with world weirdness, you may have heard the recent theory that Mark David Chapman did not assassinate John Lennon. Just as with JFK in 19…
30 Apr 2023 | Canada -
University of Guelph reach finals of Deep Space Food Challenge
A team of University of Guelph science students are into the finals of a competition that aims to determine the best way to grow food in outer space.
30 Apr 2023 | Canada -
Canada halts Sudan air evacuations amid ‘dangerous conditions’
As the violence in Sudan escalates, there are no further air evacuations planned for Canadians in the conflict-ridden African nation, Defence Minister Anita Anand h…
30 Apr 2023 | Politics