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
‘Make the Call’: New initiative to curb crime in Alberta Avenue by calling Edmonton police
A new initiative from Arts on the Ave aims to encourage central Edmonton residents make a difference in curbing crime in their own backyards, simply by picking up the phone.
Crime
Nov 22, 2023
Beltline residents raise ‘disorder’ concerns over Calgary supervised consumption site
The Calgary supervised consumption site at Sheldon Chumir Health Centre opened in October 2017 and had 277,021 visits as of June 30.
Canada
Oct 3, 2023
Winnipeg Jets injured list growing as NHL preseason schedule continues
Bowness is hopeful Ehlers will be able to see his first game action next Monday when the Jets visit Calgary in the second to last game of their pre-season schedule.
Sports
Sep 28, 2023
Unifor ‘assessing’ U.S. auto strike’s expected impacts on Canadian sector
About 13,000 members of the United Auto Workers union walked off the job at all three Detroit auto makers Friday — the first time the union has done so in its history.
Economy
Sep 15, 2023
Hamilton councillors give early support for revised encampment protocol
City councillors voted in favour of a recommendation to adopt a mini homes pilot and use public land with amenities to alleviate the city’s encampment crisis.
Environment
Aug 15, 2023
Okanagan filmmakers challenged to create in 48-hour film competition
The project is part on an international competition that is making its debut in Vernon, B.C., that challenges participants to write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours.
Lifestyle
Aug 10, 2023
Coyote pup an unexpected houseguest for Winnipeg homeowner
The homeowner called Manitoba Conservation for help rather than approaching the young coyote, who had likely been tracking her cat in hopes of a quick meal.
Environment
Jul 13, 2023
Peter Khill sentenced to 8 years for fatal shooting of Six Nations man
Peter Khill was convicted of fatally shooting Six Nations man Jonathan Styres in an alleged 2016 car theft outside a Hamilton-area home.
Crime
Jun 6, 2023
Councillors reject encampment zone proposal allowing for tents in Hamilton
Hamilton councillors voted down an idea to use sanctioned encampment zones as a way of temporarily dealing with growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness.
Politics
May 17, 2023
Trillium funding going to groups in Guelph, Wellington for mental health services training
$110,400 is coming from the Resilient Communities Grant Fund that will go towards training staff and volunteers who deal with youth seeking mental health support.
Canada
May 5, 2023
Winnipeg wants feedback on replacement for ‘Soviet-era’ concrete barricades at Portage and Main
The city launched a survey Tuesday asking Winnipeggers — with an emphasis on those who live, work or visit downtown — for their recommendations on a reimagined use of the space.
Canada
Apr 25, 2023
Ontario legislature member is part of alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network: sources
Sources say an Ontario PC MPP and a former aide to a Toronto-area Conservative MP were intermediaries in a Chinese government scheme to interfere in Canada's 2019 election.
Canada
Mar 10, 2023
Connor McDavid scores twice as Edmonton Oilers beat Buffalo Sabres 3-2
"Obviously it's a huge two points. Every win really matters now."
Sports
Mar 6, 2023
A look at the Sask. political landscape as the legislature resumes
The Saskatchewan legislature began a new session on Monday, March 6, and with it came a big shakeup in the Sask. political landscape.
Canada
Mar 3, 2023
ChatGPT in the classroom: Why some Canadian teachers, professors are embracing AI
Teachers and professors across Canada are inviting ChatGPT into the classroom, amid debate about ethics, plagiarism and other potential pitfalls.
Tech
Mar 4, 2023
Mississippi shooting witness recounts attack after 6 killed: ‘Didn’t seem real’
Investigators still were looking for clues Saturday for what motivated the rampage in Arkabutla, a town of 285 people about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of Memphis.
Crime
Feb 18, 2023
Ozzy Osbourne cancels all shows, is too ‘physically weak’ to tour
Ozzy Osbourne, 74, said that he 'is not physically capable' of the travel necessary for his upcoming 2023 U.K. and Europe tour dates.
Entertainment
Feb 1, 2023
Monterey Park shooting: Victims planned for night of fun, dancing
Eleven people were killed when a gunman opened fire on Saturday night at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, a dance hall in Monterey Park that is popular with older Asian Americans.
Crime
Jan 26, 2023
Chorus of criticism against N.B.’s proposed reform to French immersion school program
Teachers and parents gathered in Fredericton to make their voices heard opposing the New Brunswick government's plan to reform the French immersion program in schools by the fall.
Health
Jan 26, 2023