UBC president addresses Gaza encampment demands
The president of UBC says its endowment fund doesn't directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment.
Politics
May 7
Edmonton police release footage of suspects in extortion of South Asian community
Edmonton police have released surveillance videos to identify suspects involved in "Project Gaslight," the extortion series targeting members of the South Asian community.
Canada
Apr 24
2 Montreal Lake Cree Nation men charged after police seized crack, meth, firearm
Two men from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation were arrested and charged after fleeing from police. Following the arrest, officers say they seized drugs, cash and weapons.
Crime
Apr 26
Easter long weekend 2024 in Toronto: What’s open, what’s closed
The first long weekend of spring has arrived. Here is what you can expect to be open and closed during the Easter long weekend in Toronto from Friday, March 29, to Monday, April 1.
Canada
Mar 28
Columbia student protesters face expulsion after taking over campus building
The occupation of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, renamed Hind’s Hall to honour a child victim in Gaza, unfolded as other universities stepped up efforts to end the protests.
U.S. News
Apr 30
Rogers Centre renovations changed how it plays
Daulton Varsho loves to go all out when tracking down a fly ball but the new smaller foul areas at Rogers Centre have him being a little more cautious.
Sports
May 2
Biden says ‘order must prevail’ as police clear U.S. campus protests over Gaza
Several pro-Palestinian encampments were broken up by police overnight, notably at the University of California, Los Angeles, where officers arrested dozens of demonstrators.
U.S. News
May 2
Recipe: Seared scallops, crispy pork belly
Executive chef Garett Blundell from The Victor at the Parq Vancouver Hotel shows Jennifer Palma a unique take on surf-and-turf for Cooking Together.
Entertainment
Mar 10
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near New York City, rumbling streets
An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling.
U.S. News
Apr 5
Video showing vicious beating outside Toronto school viewed at manslaughter trial
Video footage of the brutal attack outside of Victoria Park CI was shown in the courtroom during closing arguments at the manslaughter trial for Ahmed Rafin.
Canada
Feb 22
Laval, Que., recovers $60M it lost to corruption, mayor says
Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer proudly announced that after a decade of work by a dedicated task force, the city has recovered about $60 million it lost to corruption.
Politics
Feb 20
Family Day 2024: What’s open and closed in Toronto
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed in Toronto on Family Day on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024.
Canada
Feb 16
Inflation fell sharply last month. Will we see spring rate cuts?
The annual rate of inflation in Canada dropped half a percentage point in January thanks largely to lower gas prices and cooling at the grocery store as well.
Economy
Feb 20
Efforts to dismantle 8th high-risk Edmonton homeless encampment stalled
Seven of eight Edmonton homeless encampments assessed as 'high-risk' have been closed, but efforts to dismantle the eighth, on Rowland Road, was met with resistance.
Canada
Jan 9
Gobble gobble: Canada’s meat supply looking good for Christmas, sector says
Bird flu cases this year have impacted poultry farms across Canada, but no shortage of turkey is expected in the country this Christmas, the sector says.
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
Toronto 2023: What’s open and closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Here is your guide for what is open and closed in Toronto on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2023.
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
Could gas prices spike ahead of holiday road trips? What to know
Oil prices typically bottom out around this time of year, but with the Red Sea crisis adding to the uncertainty in the world, will cheap gas prices stick around?
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
Tim Hortons promising return of retro doughnuts in 2024
Come Jan. 10 though, the dutchie will return - and Tims president Axel Schwan predicts customers will be thrilled the company heard their pleas.
Canada
Dec 18, 2023
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
Calgary Catholic School District hosting parents’ meeting about impact of AI on learning
The Calgary Catholic School District is hosting a meeting on November 28 to address the many questions parents have about the use of AI in schoolwork.
Education
Nov 26, 2023