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
Saskatoon athlete named captain for Team Canada at Junior Roller Derby World Cup
Everton Slaferek isn't the only Saskatchewan resident representing Canada. Other athletes hail from Swift Current, Saskatoon and Estevan.
Sports
Jul 21, 2023
Tatjana Patitz, ‘original’ supermodel of ’80s and ’90s, dies at 56
Tatjana Patitz, one of an elite group of famed supermodels, died after a battle with breast cancer.
Entertainment
Jan 12, 2023
Brampton mayor concerned after 105-year-old grandmother’s pleas for water at nursing home go unanswered
"As we judge ourselves on this pandemic, I think one of the gaping holes is how we've treated the elderly in this country and I see it first-hand through my own grandmother."
Health
May 1, 2020
Ontario reports new record of 732 coronavirus cases, adds 76 more deaths due to data cleanup
The province is reporting its highest case count ever recorded. However, Ontario Health Minister Christine said "due to a data review at Toronto Public Health, a number of cases and deaths that occurred in the spring or summer are being reported today."
Health
Oct 2, 2020
Coronavirus: Hamilton’s Mohawk and Niagara college report COVID-19 cases
Hamilton public schools have 28 unresolved cases as of Tuesday with two outbreaks.
Education
Oct 21, 2020
Students okay after small plane crash lands in Burlington
Three high school students from Oakville were aboard a small propeller plane Thursday morning when the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in nearby Burlington.
May 5, 2011
MacLennan among several Canadian athletes to return home from London
VANCOUVER - Canada's Olympians were greeted by cheering fans and throngs of media as they touched down on home soil Monday.
Sports
Aug 13, 2012
MacLennan among several Canadian athletes to return home from London
Canada's Olympians were greeted by cheering fans and throngs of media as they touched down on home soil Monday.
Aug 13, 2012
MacLennan among several Canadian athletes to return home from London
VANCOUVER - Canada's Olympians were greeted by cheering fans and throngs of media as they touched down on home soil Monday.
Aug 13, 2012
Cruel result: Canada loses 4-3 to US in emotional women’s soccer semifinal
LONDON - Canada's women's soccer team left everything on the venerable Old Trafford soccer pitch and delivered one of the most inspiring — and heartbreaking — moments in the recent history of Canadian Olympic team sports.
Sports
Aug 6, 2012
Former model Monika Schnarre looks back on her career
Dubbed as Canada's first supermodel, Monika Schnarre unveiled her new
skincare line while looked back on her illustrious modelling career.<br />
Jul 6, 2012
Three Sask. sledders pushing for jobs on the world’s stage
WHISTLER, BC - FEBRUARY 26: Lyndon Rush, Chris Le Bihan, David Bissett and Lascelles Brown of Canada compete in Canada 1 during the four-man bobsleigh on day 15 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
Oct 30, 2012
Africa-focused Edun label of Bono, Ali Hewson shows stunning colour in prints
NEW YORK, N.Y. - To a steady African beat and the sound of a pounding monsoon rain, the Edun label founded by U2's Bono and wife Ali Hewson presented a mix of breezy, delicate florals and edgy laser-cut silks studded with metal grommets at New York Fashion Week.
Sep 12, 2011
A few bumps for Canada on first official day of competition
LONDON - Canada battled some rough waters on the first full day of competition at the London Olympics.
Jul 28, 2012
Bronze bonanza for Canada at Olympics on Tuesday
It's been a multi-medal day for Canada at the London Olympics. <br />
Jul 31, 2012
Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 40 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
The City of Hamilton has 951 active cases as of Dec. 21 and 138 deaths tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
Health
Dec 21, 2020
Hamilton reports 60 new COVID-19 cases, variants a concern in city’s move to ‘red’
The city's medical officer of health says the new level isn't suggest shopping trips or dinner out.
Health
Feb 16, 2021
Former Burlington doctor, church leader charged with sexual assault
Halton Regional Police said the accused, who is the son of a well-known Burlington homeowner whose Christmas display attracts massive annual crowds, was arrested on Saturday.
Crime
Mar 19, 2021
What’s open, what’s closed on Labour Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region
Local governments and Canada Post are taking the day off, but many retail businesses will be open.
Sep 4, 2020