Carey Price to receive honorary doctorate from UNBC
The university highlighted Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price's NHL achievements, inspiration of Indigenous youth and philanthropy in Northern B.C. and Canada.
Canada
May 16
Connor McDavid, Andrei Vasilevskiy remain tops in latest NHLPA player poll
McDavid and Vasilevskiy were among the top answers by 639 members who responded as part of the seventh edition of the NHL Players Association survey.
Sports
Apr 10
Call of the Wilde: New York Islanders shade Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in hard-fought overtime
The Islanders were desperate in this one, but the Montreal Canadiens stayed close like they have all season long. Brian Wilde has more.
Sports
Apr 11
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shock the Colorado Avalanche
The Canadiens saved their best to last, capping a five-day road trip with their best result, a 2-1 win against red-hot Colorado in Denver.
Sports
Mar 27
Trudeau calls New Brunswick’s Conservative government a ‘disgrace’ on women’s rights
Trudeau says Higgs and other conservatives around the country are trying to score political points off transgender and nonbinary children, who are "incredibly vulnerable."
Politics
May 16
U.S. inflation eased for the first time this year. How might the Fed react?
Inflation levels are starting to cool in the United States again, with underlying price measures hitting their lowest levels in three years.
U.S. News
May 15
Inflation dogs Manitoba vets, shelters, pet owners alike
The costs of food, care and veterinary services are forcing pet owners to make some difficult decisions about their furry companions.
Canada
May 1
U.S. issues global alert for risk of violence against LGBTQ2 people, events
The U.S. State Department said it is aware of an increased risk of foreign terrorist-inspired violence against LGBTQ2 people and events around the world.
World
May 17
Under Canadian Dental Care Plan, 2M seniors now approved for coverage
Two million Canadian seniors have been approved to receive insurance coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan since the CDCP rolled out three weeks ago.
Health
May 22
Our top 6 Amazon deals of the week
Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on L'Oreal, Kindle and more coveted brand items.
The Curator
May 7
Trudeau announces $200M in child-care funding during southwest Ontario visit
Speaking at the Stationview YMCA Childcare Centre in St. Thomas, Trudeau said over $201 million in funding will go to the province to build more child-care spaces.
Canada
May 13
Walmart reports another strong quarter as it draws in wealthier shoppers
Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday.
Money
May 16
Capital gains change: CMA ‘deeply concerned’ about impact on health care
The CMA said in a statement Thursday that the capital gains tax changes will worsen barriers for retaining and recruiting physicians.
Canada
May 23
Crossfield woman launches ‘awesome’ effort to feed the struggling in her small town
Stacked Bistro and Bakery owner Debbie Stiles knows firsthand how hard it is when you don’t have enough money for groceries, so she's launched a community food bin in Crossfield.
Consumer
May 17
Calgary businesses hope push to boycott Loblaw will divert shoppers their way
Small, local retailers hope a movement to boycott Loblaw stores will mean more business for them in the short-term and in the long run.
Consumer
May 1
Prime minister promotes school nutrition program at Winnipeg school
The government's spring budget included a promise to develop a national plan to provide meals to 400,000 more kids across the country.
Politics
May 17
Free dental clinic in Montreal reopens after sweeping renovation
The Jim Lund Dental Clinic by Welcome Hall Mission and McGill University is back after undergoing a major renovation project that saw state-of-the-art equipment installed.
Health
May 7
Roll Up To Win? Tim Hortons says $55K boat win email was ‘human error’
Some Tim Hortons customers are crying foul after they mistakenly got an email saying they won a fishing boat and trailer worth nearly $55,000 as part of the Roll Up To Win contest.
Canada
Apr 18
There is no concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry
Recruitment and retention of doctors in Ontario is "not a major concern," the Ministry of Health suggests.
Health
May 8
Social cost of alcohol addiction in Canada outweighs government revenue by billions annually: report
A recent study shows that net government revenue from alcohol sales was $13 billion in 2020 while the net social costs from alcohol use were $19 billion that year.
Consumer
Apr 28