Duncan’s mayor shares impact of tiny homes for the unhoused ahead of Kelowna initiative
BC Housing is poised to reveal more details this week surrounding a major supportive housing initiative that will benefit Kelowna's unhoused population.
Canada
Oct 30, 2023
Peterborough Agricultural Society to relinquish Morrow Park to city and relocate
The society on Tuesday announced 'with mixed emotions' that Peterborough city council has given notice that it has invoked a buyout clause within the Morrow Park Agreement.
Economy
Sep 26, 2023
Regina city councillors work towards providing more long-term bed spaces.
City councillors agreed to rezone a portion of the land by the Wascana Parkway to allow for the development of a long-term care facility.
Canada
Oct 11, 2023
Future of Peterborough Exhibition uncertain as land dispute with city continues
Due to an ongoing Morrow Park land dispute with the city, the Peterborough Exhibition will host a small homecraft show at Lang Pioneer Village in Keene from Aug. 25 to 27.
Canada
Jul 31, 2023
Fugitive Slave Chapel rehomed and restored at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
After a long fundraising campaign and a trip from London’s SoHo neighbourhood to the northeast end of the city, the Fugitive Slave Chapel has opened at Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
Canada
Jul 20, 2023
Things to do for March break 2023 in London, Ont.
Those looking to save a buck and staycation close to home are in luck, as several local organizations have family-friendly events planned for the break.
Canada
Mar 9, 2023
London’s Fugitive Slave Chapel the subject of documentary to be screened Feb. 18
The film's debut, scheduled for Feb. 18 at Wolf Performance Hall, is one of several events lined up in the coming weeks in the city for Black History Month.
Canada
Feb 2, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2022
From movie and TV stars to musicians and notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2022
‘Christmas by Candlelight’ returns to Lang Pioneer Village
'The whole village goes into Christmas,' said Lang Pioneer Village museum coordinator Hailey Doughty of the Christmas by Candelight event, running Dec. 3-4.
Entertainment
Dec 2, 2022
Fugitive Slave Chapel makes the move to its new home at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
The hours-long move began around 9 a.m., with the 174-year-old structure positioned onto the back of a large flatbed truck for the long trip to the city's northeast end.
Canada
Nov 22, 2022
Hamilton records 47th coronavirus-related death
Public health says Hamilton has 113 active coronavirus cases since Monday.
Oct 5, 2020
New school guidelines should reduce lineups at Hamilton COVID-19 testing centres
Hamilton's testing centres have had more than 1,000 people per day. Medical lead Dr. Tammy Packer says new rules concerning students will alleviate demand for tests.
Oct 2, 2020
Hamilton’s medical officer says to keep Thanksgiving ‘local’ and ‘small’ as COVID-19 cases rise
Dr. Elizabeth Richardson says a recent spike in cases is likely a result of socialization and people not heeding public health measures.
Oct 9, 2020
Coronavirus: 2nd wave likely to extend delays for surgeries at McMaster Children’s hospital
The hospital president says another wave of COVID-19 in the community could hamper efforts to catch-up on a backlog of surgical procedures for kids.
Sep 30, 2020
Syrian man found dead near Poland-Belarus border amid political standoff
Polish police said the body of a Syrian man about 20 years old was found near the village of Wolka Terechowska.
Politics
Nov 13, 2021
The former ‘Pink home’ in Pointe-Claire and the political jabs now getting tossed
With the municipal elections officially underway across Quebec, in Pointe-Claire political punches are already being thrown over the loss of long-standing historical buildings.
Politics
Sep 17, 2021
HSAS resumes strike action, 120 health care workers walk off the job in Regina
The Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan resumes strike action Tuesday as 120 health care workers walk off the job in Regina.
May 17, 2011
Scientists warn deep ocean iron dump could have serious consequences for ocean
VANCOUVER - A tiny First Nations village that poured iron into the deep Pacific Ocean in an attempt to boost salmon stocks insisted Friday the project was legal and safe, but the community's explanations did little to convince skeptical scientists, including an American researcher who helped pioneer the theories behind the controversial experiment.
Politics
Oct 19, 2012
Bicycling ‘Info Ladies’ bring Internet to remote Bangladesh villages where connections rare
JHARABARSHA, Bangladesh - Amina Begum had never seen a computer until a few years ago, but now she's on Skype regularly with her husband. A woman on a bicycle brings the Internet to her.
Oct 31, 2012
Jackson dermatologist Arnold Klein, defence target in Murray trial, calls fallout painful
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Dr. Arnold Klein hovers over a 50-year-old woman, a syringe filled with the promise of youth in hand and a look of concentration on his face. At this moment he appears a contented man.
Entertainment
Oct 15, 2011