Horwath’s use of ‘strong mayor’ power sets stage for development on Stoney Creek parking lot
Hamilton's mayor formally used her strong mayor powers at council Wednesday and got the votes needed to advance a housing development in downtown Stoney Creek.
Canada
Apr 24
Feeling bloated? Expert tips to prevent and treat a gassy tummy naturally
Excess gas and bloating can be uncomfortable and even painful. Here are natural ways to treat it.
The Curator
Apr 24
Hamilton’s Horwath to use ‘strong mayor powers’ to develop housing over Stoney Creek parking lots
Mayor Andrea Horwath is set to push through a housing initiative that will see the existence of a pair of much debated parking lots transformed into affordable housing.
Politics
Mar 27
Canada grounded Boeing MAX-8s after chance encounter led to new data: docs
The data that the Canadian government relied on to ground Boeing MAX-8 jets in 2019 was the result of a chance encounter at a European aviation conference, documents suggest.
Canada
Apr 29
‘No justice,’ says family after charges stayed against Mounties in death of Prince George man
Prosecutors have stayed manslaughter charges against RCMP Const. Paul Ste-Marie and Const. Jean Francois Monette in the July, 2017 death of Dale Culver in Prince George.
Crime
Apr 5
Alberta government’s COP28 delegation the largest, most expensive ever
Alberta’s recent delegation at the UN climate change conference COP28 was the largest in the province’s recent history at a cost of more than $160,000.
Canada
Mar 28
Baltimore bridge collapse: Cargo ship underwent engine maintenance before crash
The cargo ship that lost power and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday.
U.S. News
Mar 28
School, bus cancellations across Southern Manitoba on Tuesday
Weather and dangerous driving conditions are leading to school, bus and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Tuesday.
Weather
Feb 27
New Brunswick failing to provide basic services, says new report by child advocate
New Brunswick's child, youth and seniors advocate says social services in the province are on the brink of failing.
Canada
Mar 11
Brian Mulroney death: Quebec mourns one of its own ‘transformational’ leaders
Tributes came pouring in from across Quebec as the country learned about the death of Brian Mulroney, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at the age of 84.
Politics
Mar 1
What a TikTok ban could mean for Canadians — and could it happen here?
A potential ban of TikTok in Canada could be similar to the U.S., such as requiring app stores to not carry it, but experts say Ottawa should look at improving privacy laws.
Canada
Mar 15
Tiedemann draws raves at Blue Jays camp
Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann did some minor tinkering with his workout routine in the off-season and it led to some major results.
Sports
Feb 18
Why Biden’s ‘diminished faculties’ are now the focus of special counsel’s report
The special counsel's report on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents has renewed scrutiny over the U.S. president's age and memory, with political and legal implications.
U.S. News
Feb 9
Fundraising scandal: Quebec’s CAQ says ready to end donations to political parties
The suggestion to end citizen donations comes amid strong criticism from opposition parties, which have accused the CAQ governing party of monetizing access to its ministers.
Politics
Jan 31
Quebec minister asks prime minister to halt ‘open bar’ immigration
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the province's school system is at its breaking point when it comes to welcoming more immigrants.
Politics
Jan 24
Canada faces a more protectionist U.S. regardless of who is president: ex-envoy
Canada's ambassador to the U.S. during the first Trump presidency says that Canada faces a challenging relationship with our closest ally regardless of who wins in November.
Canada
Jan 25
School and other cancellations around Manitoba Wednesday morning
Here’s a list of weather-related bus, school and other cancellations around Manitoba for Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Weather
Jan 10
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Loblaw, Walmart face heat on what they are doing to stabilize food prices
The heads of Loblaw and Walmart Canada were back before the federal agriculture committee talking about prices and their concern with the draft grocery code of conduct.
Canada
Dec 7, 2023
Is Christmas ‘racist’? Why the question came up on Parliament Hill
A discussion paper from the Canadian Human Rights Commission argued that Christian holidays being the only religious stat-holidays is an example of religious intolerance.
Canada
Nov 29, 2023