Halifax North Memorial Library in ‘desperate need’ of renovations
The Halifax North Memorial Public Library is in desperate need of upgrades that will require funding from the city, as the capital budget is discussed by council.
Canada
Jan 25

Wheelchair athlete fulfills hoop dream by playing on school basketball team
Twelve-year-old Megan Smith is believed to be the first wheelchair athlete to compete with able-bodied athletes in the Vancouver district.
Sports
Feb 4, 2015

Family, friends identify duo involved in Springbank Airport crash
Family and friends have identified the two people involved in Friday's plane crash at Springbank Airport as Michael Wilton and Megan Gallagher.
Canada
Apr 26, 2022

Leduc firefighter resigns in scathing speech in front of city council
A Leduc Fire Service firefighter paramedic resigned in front of city council Monday night alleging harassment and a lack of action from the city.
Canada
Apr 5, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion gives emotional Tory Lanez testimony: ‘I wish he would’ve just shot and killed me’
Megan Thee Stallion provided an in-depth account of the alleged shooting by Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, which left her with bullet fragments in her feet.
Entertainment
Dec 14, 2022

‘Oprah With Meghan and Harry’ interview: 6 stand-out moments of the jaw-dropping tell-all
Both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were candid with Oprah Winfrey, telling the host about their mental-health struggles and why they chose to leave their royal roles.
Entertainment
Mar 7, 2021

Meghan Markle chats motherhood with ‘dear friend’ Sophie Grégoire on podcast
Markle recalled a summertime pool party with Grégoire Trudeau, where they were "giddy like absolute schoolgirls."
Entertainment
Nov 1, 2022

Alberta’s spin on ‘misread’ information leads to inaction over ‘just transition’ plan: Analyst
Premier Danielle Smith has missed an opportunity to discuss the environment and economy with the federal government because she's misreading and spinning information, experts say.
Politics
Jan 18

U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe faces backlash after ‘lose to Canada’ remark
"Obviously we never want to lose to Canada," said Megan Rapinoe after her team's 'bitter' loss to Canada at the Olympics soccer match.
Trending
Aug 3, 2021

N.S. government says no legal action over social media post on woman’s hospital death
Nova Scotia's Justice Department said it won't pursue legal action against a politician who posted information about a woman who died in hospital after waiting for a doctor.
Canada
Jan 10

British tabloids were ruthless to Meghan Markle — will Canadian media learn from their mistakes?
Experts say the country's media landscape is likely a factor in why the couple picked Canada.
Lifestyle
Jan 14, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion shooting: Tory Lanez found guilty on all 3 charges
A jury on Friday found rapper Tory Lanez guilty of three felonies in the 2020 shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion that left her wounded with bullet fragments in her feet.
Crime
Dec 23, 2022

Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Jon Pardi to perform at 2023 Country Thunder music festival
Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Jon Pardi are among the performers set to play at the 2023 festival, which runs from Aug. 18 to 23 at Fort Calgary.
Entertainment
Nov 17, 2022

Carbon capture talks being blocked by tensions between Ottawa, Alberta: oil group
So far the federal government has unveiled an investment tax credit worth $2.6 billion over the next five years, but both Ottawa and Alberta say the other should contribute more.
Canada
Jan 23

Smith responds to allegations staff member emailed Alberta Crown Prosecution Service over Coutts blockade
The CBC reported Thursday that it was told by sources that the relevant emails were sent last fall and mentioned "cases stemming from the Coutts border blockades and protests."
Politics
Jan 20

NDP says Alberta premier’s prosecutor review flawed, calls for outside investigation
Smith has given multiple versions in recent weeks of what she has said to justice officials about COVID-19 cases.
Canada
Jan 26

Manning to cover off Smith’s undelivered Alberta public health panel in pandemic review
Manning is set to head up a $2 million inquiry reviewing legislation and decisions to improve how Alberta could handle the next pandemic.
Health
Jan 25

The story of African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia and the significance it holds
African Heritage Month was first marked in Nova Scotia nearly 40 years ago and continues to hold great significance, with more work to do, says a Black studies specialist.
Canada
Feb 1

African Heritage Month kicks off at Halifax libraries
As African Heritage Month begins, Halifax Public Libraries is starting workshops, performances and community conversations to expand knowledge of Black history.
Education
10 hours

North Okanagan RCMP deliver report card on priorities over 2019-2022
The North Okanagan's top cop delivered a police report card at a public meeting on Wednesday sharing where her detachments met their goals and where they fell short.
Crime
Feb 2
