Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’
As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.
Consumer
Apr 19
F1 driver Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari, surprising Mercedes team members
Lewis Hamilton surprised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when he broke the news that he was leaving the F1 team for Ferrari, but there is “no grudge” between them, Wolff said.
Sports
Feb 2
Joe Flaherty, beloved ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’ star, dead at 82
Joe Flaherty first made his mark on the comedy scene at 'SCTV,' playing iconic characters like news anchor Floyd Robertson and SCTV station manager Guy Caballero.
Entertainment
Apr 2
Trump calls for earlier and more debates with Biden as election draws closer
Biden has not committed to debate Trump but has not ruled it out, saying last month that it would depend on the former president's behavior.
U.S. News
Apr 11
7 people fined $400 a day for refusing LTC transfers: Ontario government
Seven people in Ontario have been fined for refusing transfers from a hospital to a long-term care home not of their choosing.
Health
Apr 3
Conservative leader supports Manitoba’s attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he supports Manitoba's request for an exemption from the federally imposed carbon price.
Environment
Mar 28
Poilievre says ahead of carbon price hike: ‘Eby’s constituents can’t even afford baloney’
B.C. Premier David Eby called Poilievre's plea to halt the upcoming federal carbon price increase a "baloney factory" campaign tactic. It didn't please the Conservative leader.
Politics
Mar 17
Ontario Liberals rule out carbon tax if they form government in 2026
While Crombie was initially hesitant to clearly state her position on carbon pricing, her party issued a statement on Monday ruling out a carbon tax.
Canada
Mar 18
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
Oscars 2024 red carpet: The most dazzling, daring fashion of the night
Celebrities at the 2024 Oscars brought their best to the red carpet, rolling out an array of looks inspired by Old Hollywood.
Entertainment
Mar 10
‘We’ve had enough’: Protests over carbon price hike halt traffic across Canada
Ottawa's planned $15-per-tonne increase in the federal consumer carbon price came into effect Monday, bringing the levy to $80 per tonne.
Canada
Apr 1
College Royal celebrates 100 years at University of Guelph
The 12-say event began last week for students, faculty, and alumni. The public is invited to attend the open house this weekend.
Canada
Mar 14
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
David Eby rejects Poilievre letter asking B.C. to stop carbon tax hike
Poilievre's letter said the carbon pricing system set up by Trudeau is an imposition on the provinces that requires them to accept an ever-increasing levy.
Politics
Mar 16
N.S. volunteer firefighting departments worried as fund for training dwindles
With a budget depleted, volunteer fire departments in Nova Scotia worry that their departments will have a lack of training until new funding becomes available in December.
Fire
Mar 6
Sam Bankman-Fried could face decades in prison. Here’s what the sentences could be
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, was convicted in November on fraud and conspiracy charges after his dramatic fall from a year earlier.
U.S. News
Mar 15
N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it’s a ‘good news story’
Higgs told reporters Tuesday that his $75-million program to help make life more affordable should be seen as a "good news story."
Politics
Feb 28
Vancouver businesses annexed by BIA say they feel ‘cheated’ by process
On Tuesday, city council unanimously approved the southward expansion of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area to include businesses between 19th and 29th avenues.
Politics
Feb 29
The West Block — Episode 29, Season 13
Gen, David Petraeus on the role of the United States and Canada in trying to quell global violence, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault on the carbon price increase.
Canada
Mar 31
N.B. Tories not reoffering could be seen as problem or opportunity: profs
Two more government MLAs announced they won't reoffer this week, bringing the total up to six as an election looms this year.
Politics
Mar 1