6 gardening tools to keep your outdoor space weed free
These must-have weeding tools can ease the strain on your back and help keep your lawn in good condition.
The Curator
May 8
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
What’s in a name? Montreal’s international airport takes rival to court over rebrand
Eric Forest, spokesman for Aéroports de Montréal, says MET is too similar to the name of the international airport it operates on the Island of Montreal.
Canada
May 15
A once-in-a-lifetime celestial explosion may be near — and Canadians can see
Canadians will be able to see a once-in-a-lifetime celestial explosion, likely before September. Astronomers say a star is set to go nova.
Canada
May 10
Man pulls knife after being denied entry to bar: Guelph police
Investigators say a man was turned away twice by staff at an establishment on Silvercreek Parkway South Sunday night because he was not carrying identification.
Crime
Apr 15
ASIRT report into fatal Edmonton police shooting shocks victim’s family
The family of Steven Nguyen is disappointed with the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team’s investigation into his death.
Crime
May 15
Several baby products have been recalled by Health Canada. Here’s the list
Health Canada has recommended that users contact the concerned companies for a refund and stop using the recalled products immediately.
Canada
Apr 25
Andrew Harris to retire as Winnipeg Blue Bomber: ‘I lived out a childhood dream’
Running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Sports
Apr 5
$1 lottery turns into $1M win for Ontario man who forgot ticket ‘for almost a year’
A Barrie, Ont. man who thought he won $1,000 was happily surprised to find a few extra zeros at the end of his winning ticket when he found out he won $1 million.
Canada
Apr 9
Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on campus encampment protests
Campuses, including McGill University and the University of British Columbia, have seen protests held by students demonstrating against Israel's conflict with Hamas.
Politics
Apr 30
What counts as a supernatural event? Vatican overhauls rules amid hoaxes
The Vatican on Friday radically reformed its process for evaluating alleged visions of the Virgin Mary, weeping statues and other seemingly supernatural phenomena.
World
May 17
Montreal commemorates 30 years since Rwandan genocide
As commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda continue, many survivors in Montreal are reliving some of the trauma they experienced.
Canada
Apr 13
U.S. to pay Larry Nassar abuse survivors $138M to settle lawsuits against FBI
When combined with other settlements, US$1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving Indian family’s death at Manitoba border
New details have been released in the Manitoba human trafficking case that saw an Indian family freeze to death in 2022 while trying to cross into the U.S. on foot.
Crime
Mar 27
Canada’s Nurse helps lift Sparks past Storm in WNBA pre-season action in Edmonton
Canadian Kia Nurse had nine points in 19 minutes of action as her Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Seattle Storm at Roger Place on Saturday.
Sports
May 5
8 items to make your next camping trip a great one
Setting out on a camping trip this summer? Here are 8 great camping must-haves for your next adventure.
The Curator
May 3
‘Rust’ movie armorer sentenced to 18 months for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Entertainment
Apr 15
U.S. appears set to ease marijuana restrictions in historic move
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
U.S. News
Apr 30
Walmart Canada says robots are coming to two Ontario warehouses
Together, they shave down the time it takes to get products from trailers into the facility by 90 per cent — and their overlord, Walmart Canada, hopes this is just the start.
Canada
Apr 12
Man arrested after alleged random attack in Kelowna, B.C.
“I caught this guy out of the corner of my eye walking down the street with a 4X4, about four feet long,” West Kelowna resident Tom Groat told Global News.
Crime
Apr 3