Playland opens this weekend but new coaster not ready yet
'This coaster will be the fastest of its kind in North America,' PNE’s president and chief executive director said in 2022 when announcing the project.
Canada
May 17
Victoria Day 2024: What’s open and closed in Toronto
The unofficial start of summer is here. Here is what you can expect to be open and closed during the Victoria Day holiday Monday in Toronto.
Canada
May 17
Hello Kitty opens first Canadian café in Vancouver
The colour pink dominates the two-story café, with giant pink bows on everything from the chairs to the sweets.
Entertainment
May 16
Spray pads opening in Winnipeg on May long weekend, city says
As of May 18, kids and kids-at-heart will be able to get out and enjoy the relief from the prairie heat at spray pads around the city.
Entertainment
May 17
Schools put on lockdown after heavy police presence in Moncton neighbourhood
RCMP updated the situation to say they had "determined that there was nothing criminal in nature that took place."
Canada
May 15
Operation Barcode nets dozens of theft suspects: RCMP
There were a total of 34 arrests, 21 criminal charges, seven store bans and six restorative justice referrals from Operation Barcode, an endeavour that targets shoplifting.
Crime
May 15
What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2024 in Guelph
Banks, retail and grocery stores, and city-operated facilities will be closed. Most drug stores, wine rack and select Beer Store locations will be open.
Canada
May 17
Major tech company expands operations to Simcoe County
A major IT infrastructure company has opened its first security operations centre in Canada and the United States in the city of Barrie, Ont.
Tech
May 10
City of Edmonton outdoor pools to start opening May 18
Edmonton's outdoor pool season is set to begin May 18 with the reopening of the Queen Elizabeth outdoor pool.
Canada
May 9
Alberta Birds of Prey Centre prepares to welcome visitors this May long weekend
Staff from the Alberta Birds of Prey Nature Centre were busy on Friday as the facility prepares to welcome visitors over the May long weekend.
Features
May 17
Calgary Stampede celebrates 100 years with grand opening of Sam Centre
The $40-million Sam Centre is a compelling experience that allows visitors to experience the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth in new ways.
Features
May 15
What’s open and closed on Victoria Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region
The unofficial start to the summer also brings a holiday Monday and closures. Here's what's open and closed in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on Victoria Day.
Canada
May 16
B.C.’s first-ever pro-bono LGBTQ2 legal clinic to open in Vancouver
A legal clinic will open in Vancouver this year to serve B.C.'s LGBTQ2 community, free of charge. The clinic will operate under the umbrella of the non-profit organization QMUNITY.
Canada
May 17
New drop-in centre opens for Regina youth
A drop-in centre for youth aged 12 years and up celebrates its grand opening where members who are in need could access programming and services.
Canada
May 10
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents and oil operations in limbo
Evacuees, fire officials and oilsands operations around Fort McMurray are closely watching as wildfires threaten their properties.
Fire
May 15
‘Cautiously optimistic’: Okanagan tourism operators prepare for unofficial start to summer
Several tourism attractions open for the season this weekend and hotels are expected to begin to fill up.
Canada
May 17
Victoria Day long weekend: What’s open and closed in Peterborough
A number of businesses and municipal services in Peterborough will be closed over the Victoria Day long weekend.
Consumer
May 17
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets flat
Strength in energy and base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain, while U.S. markets were mixed but relatively flat.
Economy
May 7
Taylor, Pendrith join large field of countrymen vying for RBC Canadian Open in Hamilton
B.C's Nick Taylor and Richmond Hill's Taylor Pendrith lead a large field of Canadians lining up to win the open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in three weeks.
Sports
May 6
‘Marine operations’ of Kingston’s LaSalle Causeway will not open by May 1: officials
The causeway will remain closed for several weeks after part of the structure was damaged during construction, officials have said.
Traffic
Apr 12
