Sask. teachers union resumes bargaining Wednesday, begins vote on new sanctions mandate
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation said it is bargaining with the province on Wednesday and Thursday while members vote on whether to extend a job action mandate beyond June.
Canada
May 15
Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at U of W, demonstration at U of M continues
A demonstration began Friday at the University of Winnipeg, days after a similar encampment at the University of Manitoba decided to continue beyond its original timeline.
Canada
May 11
Cycling deaths in Toronto year-to-date surpass 2023 total
Cycling-related deaths in 2024 have risen beyond the number recorded last year, according to the city of Toronto. Advocates say a plan of action must go beyond new infrastructure.
Canada
Apr 16
Atlantic Superstore defends use of plexiglass to prevent ‘organized crime.’ Shoppers unconvinced
New measures aimed at preventing shoplifting at Loblaws-owned Atlantic Superstore locations are stirring debate in the Halifax area, and beyond.
Consumer
Apr 22
Yee-haw, Beyoncé: Singer announces country album, drops songs during Super Bowl
Beyoncé appeared in a quirky Super Bowl commercial to tease the upcoming release of her album, 'Act II,' and dropped two tracks to tease fans.
Entertainment
Feb 12
Ontario ‘task force’ prepares Canadians for total solar eclipse — and beyond
With a name that sounds like science fiction, the Ontario Eclipse Task Force (OETF) is made up of scientists, educators and other leaders in the field of astronomy
Science
Apr 6
Hopeful future Olympians compete in Winnipeg’s RBC training grounds
As Olympic athletes gear up for Paris, Winnipeg's youth are chasing their Olympic dreams for 2028 and beyond.
Canada
Apr 13
Kicking off in Halifax: Professional women’s soccer league to hit the ground running next year
A professional women's soccer club is coming to Halifax next year, and will offer an in-country option for professional players beyond the university level.
Sports
Apr 10
Switzerland’s climate inaction violated human rights, historic court ruling says
The European Court of Human Rights's ruling is expected to resonate across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
Environment
Apr 9
Ottawa unveils $1B for national school food program
The federal government says the funds will feed an additional 400,000 children a year, beyond programs offered by provinces and school boards.
Canada
Apr 1
Calgary actor reins in lead role in ‘Beyond Black Beauty’
Kaya Coleman Prokopchuk has landed the lead role in a series set to premiere on the Family Channel on March 15. She plays a young Black equestrian chasing her dreams.
Canada
Mar 5
Just for Laughs owes money to comedians, companies: court documents
Montreal comedy festival Just for Laughs and affiliated companies owe millions of dollars in unpaid debts beyond what was included in a court filing last week.
Entertainment
Mar 14
Life beyond death: Digging deep into the growing trend of green burials
As people look at different ways to be more environmentally friendly, experts say more people are putting thought into the impact we have on the environment after passing away.
Environment
Mar 2
New indoor beach sports facility to open in 2025
Beyond volleyball, the Hangar will also offer a licensed restaurant and mezzanine, and the courts serve as multipurpose space for various sports.
Sports
Feb 29
Fire rips through 3 homes in Peace River, injures firefighters
Firefighters in a northwestern Alberta town spent hours early Tuesday morning battling flames that ended up destroying one home and damaging two others.
Fire
May 14
Province touts three new physicians hired for Carberry, Man., health centre
The province has hired three new physicians to strengthen the reopening of an ER in southwestern Manitoba.
Health
May 10
Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of fatally running over Toronto cop
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is set to continue her instructions to the jury today.
Crime
Apr 18
Calgary senior victim of elaborate iPhone clone scam
A Calgary senior is warning others after he was tricked into buying a $1,000 iPhone 15 Pro Max that he later found out was cloned.
Crime
May 9
Fentanyl, pills, cash and kitchen appliances found in West Kelowna raid: RCMP
Search warrants were executed in March as the culmination of a lengthy investigation in relation to property crime and drug trafficking throughout the Central Okanagan area.
Crime
May 1
RCMP charge four in connection with 2020 death of man from Blackfalds, Alta.
After four-years of investigation, RCMP have laid charges in connection with the death of Ryan James Gudwer of Blackfalds, Alta. Four individuals have been arrested.
Crime
Apr 26