Kelowna ‘Lego Master’ growing into new future she built
Skills she honed in childhood turned Stacey Roy into an international sensation more than a year ago when she won the title of LEGO Master on the US reality program.
Canada
May 3
Winnipeg comic fans celebrate Free Comic Book Day
Comic fans from around the city came out in droves Saturday to celebrate their favourite comic titles, and discover what's new in the scene.
Canada
May 4
Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainability
Shoppers at a Calgary-area mall are getting some new perspectives on going green.
Features
Apr 19
Jerry Seinfeld says the ‘extreme left’ and ‘PC crap’ killed TV comedy
Jerry Seinfeld said there are certain 'Seinfeld' jokes that he would not be able to write today because TV studios worry too much about offending their audiences.
Entertainment
Apr 30
Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech spurs student walkout at Duke University
During Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech at Duke University, a group of Pro-Palestinian student protesters staged a walkout to oppose his appearance.
Entertainment
May 13
COVID-19 attacked one lung, cancer the other. A double transplant saved him
One lung ravaged by COVID-19, the other damaged by lung cancer — this was the daunting reality facing 56-year-old Arthur Gillespie, a former police captain from Chicago.
Health
May 13
Instant ‘karma’ for faceplanting thief who stole Nanaimo business’ sign
The comeuppance was captured on NY-LA Fresh Thread's security cameras on Monday, when two men stole the retailer's 100-pound sign.
Crime
Apr 25
Construction in Regina’s downtown may impact local businesses
As the revitalization project in downtown Regina kicks off, some local businesses are worried that the construction will cause them to lose customers.
Traffic
Apr 16
Our honest review of Amazon Basics’ new ceramic cookware set
How it went when we tried Amazon Basic’s 11-Piece Ceramic Cookware set for two weeks with a family of four.
The Curator
May 6
‘I would have never let him go’: Mother of boy killed by dogs in Edmonton shares grief
The mother of an 11-year-old boy killed by two dogs Monday in Edmonton is sharing her grief, saying she did not know the boy would be staying with aggressive dogs.
Crime
Apr 4
N.B. scientist to launch balloon with cameras to track total solar eclipse
A retired New Brunswick physicist plans to launch a high-altitude balloon to capture images of a total solar eclipse that is expected to happen on April 8.
Canada
Mar 11
Reddit seeks US$6.4B valuation in much-awaited IPO
Reddit is aiming for a valuation of up to US$6.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the social media platform said on Monday.
Tech
Mar 11
New Calgary show flips gender stereotypes: ‘a topsy-turvy world’
'Beautiful Man' takes a satirical look at gender stereotypes in film and television.
Features
Feb 29
Just for Laughs cancels Montreal comedy festival, seeks creditor protection
The company that operates the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal has cancelled this year's edition as it tries to avoid bankruptcy.
Entertainment
Mar 5
New Brunswick volunteers build flying telescope to see total eclipse above the clouds
A retired medical physicist has led a group of volunteers to build a sun-tracking telescope that will be hoisted aloft by a weather balloon on the afternoon of April 8.
Science
Mar 10
The ‘devastating’ loss of the Just for Laugh festival for comics and Montreal
Tuesday's announcement by Just for Laughs regarding the cancellation of its summer festival in Montreal as it seeks creditor protection is no laughing matter.
Canada
Mar 6
Here’s how to recreate Sunday night’s stunning Oscars makeup looks
Subtle glam took center stage at last night's Oscars. Read on for how to recreate the best looks of the night with products all under $30.
The Curator
Mar 11
Richard Lewis, renowned comedian and ‘Prince of Pain,’ dies at 76
Comedy Central named Richard Lewis one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time.
Entertainment
Feb 28
ANALYSIS: Hockey world could do without constant online negativity
Why is there space in our hockey world for people to make fun of former Jet Patrik Laine, who is in the NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program? Laine should have our support, not disdain.
Sports
Feb 16
English Montreal School Board announces ped day for total eclipse event
The action is being taken out of an 'abundance of caution,' according to a spokesperson, due to the number of health risks associated with looking directly at the eclipse.
Education
Feb 14