Greece legalizes same-sex marriage, 1st Orthodox Christian country to do so
The main opposition to the new bill has come from the traditionalist Church of Greece — which also disapproves of heterosexual civil marriage.
World
Feb 15
With the Canucks on the verge of a playoff run, the Green Men mull a revival
It's been eight years since silly Canucks superfans the Green Men have made an appearance at Rogers Arena. With the team now back at the top of the league, that changed.
Sports
Mar 1
Ottawa putting over $1.6 million into Manitoba’s ‘green economy’
The cash will go to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to accelerate Manitoba's green advantage through the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Green Assessment Program.
Environment
Mar 1
City councillors briefed on escalating cost concerns around Calgary’s Green Line LRT project
Updated costs on Calgary's $5.5 billion Green Line are expected this summer, when officials complete design work on 60 per cent of the project.
Canada
Mar 12
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
Marjorie Taylor Greene tells reporter to ‘f— off’ over ‘Jewish space lasers’
The Republican congresswoman, who has peddled baseless conspiracy theories in the past, clearly does not want to be asked about them.
Trending
Mar 6
Greece will legalize same-sex marriage, despite Orthodox Church opposition
The legislation would be brought to parliament during the house's current term, which ends in 2027, said government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis.
World
Dec 21, 2023
B.C. liquor laws back in the spotlight after restaurant fined for patrons dancing
Loula's Taverna on Vancouver's Commercial Drive was slapped with the choice of a $10,000 fine or a one-week liquor license suspension, in part, because people were dancing.
Politics
Mar 1
Quebec SAQ liquor store employees give green light for limited strike
The labour group made the announcement Saturday after a series of general assemblies in which 89 per cent of participants approved a limited walkout totalling 15 days.
Canada
Mar 2
Ford government faces calls to introduce ‘very important’ anti-harassment law
Ontario's opposition parties have united to call on the government to urgently bring in a law that would create stricter punishments for elected officials guilty of harassment.
Politics
Feb 21
Osheaga 2024: Green Day, SZA and Noah Kahan to top star-studded music festival
The 17th edition of the highly anticipated summer event will run for three days in early August. Organizers say goal was to appeal to 'fans of every genre, style, and generation.'
Entertainment
Feb 21
Green gets full spring experience with Jays
Reliever Chad Green is getting the full spring experience this time around with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Sports
Feb 17
A rare dolphin with ‘thumbs’ has been spotted off the coast of Greece
Bet you didn't have thumbed dolphins on your 2023 bingo card!
Science
Dec 14, 2023
‘It’s draining’: landfill protest demands action from Manitoba government
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is calling for an end to delays and an immediate start to the search at Prairie Green landfill.
Crime
Mar 8
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal draws thousands for annual celebration
Seas of green filled downtown streets as thousands of people turned out for the annual celebration of Ireland's patron saint and Irish culture.
Canada
Mar 17
Vancouver magic mushroom dispensary gets business licence back
Two Green Party councillors, Pete Fry and Adriane Carr, argued there isn’t a clear licence category for the business to apply to.
Canada
Mar 6
Wildlife advocate sounds alarm on new mining project in Manitoba’s north
NiCAN Limited, has been given the green light, and $300,000, from the province for mineral exploration in Grass River Provincial Park near Snow Lake.
Environment
Mar 15
Expert calls Alberta’s latest social studies curriculum draft ‘Eurocentric’
The province of Alberta is making its third attempt at replacing the 20-year-old social studies curriculum currently being taught in elementary schools.
Education
Mar 14
Multiple items missing from two storage containers at east end business: Guelph police
A Milton man reported to Guelph police that his 2014 green 2014 Polaris Sportsman is among the items missing from his storage container located on Elizabeth Street.
Crime
Mar 14
Calgary Zoo bids adieu to born-and-raised peacock: ‘Saying goodbye is never easy’
The free-roaming peacock was known to frequent the green spaces around the Chilean flamingo habitat and gorilla amphitheatre with his purple legband.
Canada
Feb 29