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Iconic Archambault music store in downtown Montreal to close
Plans to permanently close the Archambault music store on Berri and St. Catherine streets came as a shock to long-time clients.
29 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Drag Queen Story Time sparks protest outside Kelowna, B.C. library
The return of drag story time at Kelowna’s downtown library sparked a large protest Saturday morning, with hundreds showing up in support of both sides.
29 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Information session promoting diversity in policing held in Calgary
An information session encouraging immigrant communities to join law enforcement was held on Saturday in hope of spurring more diversity in policing.
29 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Ride-hailing available in Vernon, B.C. for the first time
Vernon has its first ride-hailing service.
28 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Vernon, B.C. centenarian who keeps local road clean named Good Citizen of the Year
Vernon, B.C. has a new Good Citizen of the Year.
28 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Natural gas prices down, electricity up in Alberta in February
For a fifth month in a row, natural gas prices in Alberta aren’t high enough to trigger the provincial rebate.
28 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Police seek suspect after pharmacy robbery reported in Whitby, Ont.
Police are seeking to identify a suspect after a pharmacy was robbed in Whitby, Ont.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival announces upcoming event with new vision and location
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is back this summer — and this year it has new home.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
129 ‘neglected’ cattle seized from B.C. property where SPCA says dead cows were also found
The SPCA says it has seized 129 cattle from a property in B.C.’s Interior, alleging that they were seriously neglected.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Grim federal report confirms Metro Vancouver has Canada’s toughest rental market
The latest look at Metro Vancouver’s rental market by Canada’s federal housing agency provided a grim outlook that’s likely no surprise to tenants across the region.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Collisions on city streets, Highway 401 spike in Kingston, Ont. region during winter storm
Most area residents started Thursday by digging their vehicles out following a snowstorm that blew through the region Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Province providing rent subsidies for Lions Place residents
After months of residents voicing concerns over the sale of the Lions Place housing complex and potential rent increases, the province is stepping in to try and que…
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Polar vortex sweeping across Alberta to trigger plummeting temperatures
Prepare yourself, Alberta — winter weather is returning.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
The Walt Disney Company to mark 100th anniversary with new experiences
The Walt Disney Company was founded in October 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Roy in Hollywood, Calif.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Fighting the rise in antisemitism through Holocaust education
On a grey January morning, parked outside a high school in York Region, there is a large bright blue bus with the words “Tour for Humanity.”
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
B.C. man frees trapped moose from wire fence
A B.C. man quickly jumped into action to save an entangled animal much larger than him.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
‘I’m so sorry’: Inquest hears final words of VPD officer who died by suicide
em><strong>WARNING: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.</strong></em
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Plunging temperatures forecast with ‘cold spell’ coming for most of B.C.
Break out the parkas, British Columbia, the winter weather is back.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Kelowna, B.C. pilot project aims to keep the homeless warm during cold snaps
The City of Kelowna is taking a page out of Montreal’s book as it tries to find ways to keep homeless people warm during cold snaps.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Family of man found dead in Keremeos, B.C. frustrated with RCMP process
It’s been nearly a year since the body of Luke Durling was found inside a Keremeos, B.C., home, and still his family says they have many unanswered questions surrou…
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan teams prepare ahead of COHA Swinging with the Stars fundraising event
Dustyn Baulkham of Rebellious Unicorns and performance artist Ella Lamoureux have joined forces to compete in the annual Swinging with the Stars fundraiser for the …
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Collision involving snow plow shuts down Toronto intersection
A major intersection in Toronto was closed Wednesday evening after a snow plow collided with a set of lights.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Alberta musician becomes artisan harpmaker
It takes an incredible amount of precision in this artisan craft, and Jamie Newsom, who makes classical instruments from raw material has the gift.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Surrey RCMP looking for help identifying suspect after woman groped by stranger
RCMP in Surrey, B.C., are releasing an image of a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted in the Whalley neighborhood Monday morning.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
RCMP probing discovery of man’s body in car after minor Vancouver Island crash
RCMP on Vancouver Island are investigating the discovery of a deceased man under unusual circumstances.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
RCMP ask for tips after discovery of human remains in western Manitoba
RCMP are putting the call out for tips after the discovery of human remains has now turned into a homicide investigation in western Manitoba.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg man behind bars after string of East St. Paul, Man. property crimes: RCMP
A 23-year-old Winnipeg man is behind bars in connection with several instances of property crime in East St. Paul, Man.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Hundreds of deer invade farmer’s yard in Dundurn, Sask., destroying feed, shrubs, fences
A farm in Dundurn, Sask., has become home to hundreds of deer this year, where they pick bits of barley, canola, and peas off the ground scattered amongst grain bin…
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Animated short ‘The Flying Sailor’ about Halifax explosion snags Oscar nom
em>The Flying Sailor</em>, an animated short film based on a story about one of the victims in the 1917 Halifax explosion, is the third project Wendy Tilby and Amanda Fo…
24 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Pension reform strikes in France shed light on new retirement realities: Canadian experts
Protests erupted in France this week against plans to raise the retirement age, with experts saying that people don’t want to defer their retirement any longer.
21 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Building boom continues in Vernon, B.C.
It seems Vernon, B.C.’s building boom is going strong.
21 Jan 2023 | Canada -
‘Very traumatizing’: Myles Gray’s family unsure they’ll attend April inquest
The family of a man killed during an altercation with Vancouver police seven years ago say they’re doubtful they will attend a coroner’s inquest into his death.
21 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Woman seriously hurt after hit-and-run in Vaughan
York Regional Police say a woman has serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene on Thursday night.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
March for Life returns to Washington with focus on Roe v. Wade
One year ago, the annual March for Life protest against legal abortion took place in Washington amid a mood of undisguised triumph. With a fresh conservative majori…
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern talk ‘The Son’ and the importance of mental health
As parents themselves, Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern know just how difficult it can be to raise a child today.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada