Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
TSX down 160 points as energy stocks move lower, U.S. markets continue to fall
Canada's main stock index lost almost 160 points on Monday, weighed down by weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also fell, led by a 1.8 per cent drop on the Nasdaq.
Economy
Apr 15
Provincial park pass and camping fees frozen in Manitoba, minister says
Provincial park pass and camping fees were expected to lift this year after the province signed a contract in 2020. But, the minister responsible says that's no longer necessary.
Environment
Apr 10
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday, U.S. markets also take a dip
Canada's main stock index was down almost 30 points Tuesday, led by weakness in energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also moved into the red.
Economy
Mar 26
TSX down almost 1% Friday, U.S. stock markets fall sharply as rate cut hopes wane
Canada's main stock index lost almost one per cent on Friday as the market saw broad-based weakness, while U.S. markets also fell.
Economy
Apr 12
TSX down almost 100 points, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing interest rate angst
Weakness in several sectors including financials and utilities led Canada's main stock index down almost 100 points Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
Apr 16
No competition in more than a third of GC Strategies federal deals: docs
“It's the easy way out,” said one former senior civil servant working on procurement. “Unless you have a legitimate reason to sole source, don’t.”
Canada
Apr 12
Man on his way home from work stabbed, robbed in Oshawa: police
Durham Regional Police said it happened on Saturday in the Adelaide Avenue West and Arena Street area.
Crime
Apr 8
A dog was found tied to a gate at a B.C. shelter. The reason may signal a bigger problem
Luna, a two-year-old mixed-breed dog was found abandoned at the gates of the Patti Dale Animal Shelter in Langley on Saturday morning.
Canada
Mar 25
Pet rabbits being abandoned, says Okanagan animal care organization
With Easter nearing, The Responsible Animal Care Society says it’s concerned that breeders are advertising baby rabbits as starter pets
Canada
Mar 14
AirTags, GPS trackers can help car thieves. Here’s how to find them
Experts and police say car thieves are using GPS tracking devices like Apple AirTags to track and then steal Canadians’ cars. Here’s what you can do to stop them.
Crime
Apr 3
S&P/TSX edges lower, U.S. stock markets mixed ahead of busy week
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 4.08 points at 22,260.30.
Economy
Apr 8
S&P/TSX composite flat on Wednesday, U.S. stock markets fall
Canada's main stock index was flat on Wednesday, helped by strength in battery metal and technology stocks, while U.S. stock markets moved lower.
Economy
3 hours
Markets turn red after Fed official questions need to cut interest rates this year
Canada and U.S. markets ended the trading day in the red, reversing course mid-afternoon after spending the majority of the day higher.
Economy
Apr 4
Masai Ujiri: Raptors’ culture remains strong
A year ago, Masai Ujiri declared that the Toronto Raptors had to change their culture. But after a challenging and disappointing 2023-24 season, the team's president said that their culture is just fine.
Sports
6 hours
Orthodontics clinic closes suddenly in N.B. town, patients left without answers
Sherrard Orthodontics closed suddenly this week,leaving all of it's patients with many questions about what comes next.
Health
Apr 4
8 key takeaways about what Budget 2024 means for your wallet
From a boost to the disability benefit to measures tackling airline and concert fees, banking changes and making it easier to change phone plans, here’s what to know.
Economy
Apr 16
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
Flames sign Finnish defenceman Joni Jurmo to entry-level contract
The Calgary Flames signed defenceman Joni Jurmo to an entry-level contract in a deal announced Sunday.
Sports
Mar 24
Bird flu risks: What to know as the ‘versatile’ virus continues to spread
As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.
Health
Apr 2