More schools considered for Kelowna as city’s population growth continues
Central Okanagan Public Schools says it wants to get ahead of the growth curve, which could see another 100,000 people in the city by 2040.
Canada
Apr 30
Worker assaulted during daytime jewelry store heist at Markham mall: police
A "large amount of jewelry" was stolen during a daytime robbery at a Markham mall and officers are now on the hunt for four suspects, police say.
Crime
Apr 29
15 things that saved me on my first all-inclusive trip with kids — And one thing I wish I’d brought
These are the items any parent will want to pack with them the next time they bring the family to an all-inclusive resort.
The Curator
Apr 15
Southeast Calgary residents frustrated after strip mall parking lot potholes damage vehicles
Some southeast Calgary residents are frustrated after numerous potholes in a local strip mall parking lot damaged their vehicles.
Canada
Apr 17
Winnipeg police seek 3 men who stopped ‘inappropriate’ coffee-shop incident
Police said the trio might have information that could help the investigation into the suspect, who ran off after they stepped in.
Crime
Apr 23
67% to 75% of unhoused people have a mental health condition: University of Calgary
A new study published by a team of researchers at the University of Calgary found that the majority of people who are experiencing homelessness have an underlying mental illness.
Canada
Apr 18
Well-rested Saskatoon Blades squad set to begin all-Saskatchewan East final series
For the first time in over three decades, the WHL Eastern Conference final will be an all-Saskatchewan matchup with the Saskatoon Blades ready to take on the Moose Jaw Warriors.
Sports
Apr 23
All-Saskatchewan WHL final boosting province’s economy
Tanner Chubey with the Saskatoon Blades said the packed arena is great for the economy as eyes turn towards the all Saskatchewan final.
Canada
Apr 26
Sydney mall attacker ‘focused on women’ in stabbing spree, say police
A 40-year-old man used a large knife to kill six people and injure at least another 12 at a busy Sydney mall Saturday before he was shot dead by police.
Crime
Apr 15
Curtain call for Binning family ownership of the Lethbridge Movie Mill
The theatre has been a fixture in Lethbridge, Alta., since 1994, opening on the promise of movies at a reasonable price.
Features
Apr 19
Quebec civil rights activist remembered as supporter of all marginalized communities
Dan Philip, a former president of the Black Coalition of Quebec, died earlier this month. The activist co-founded the Coalition more than 50 years ago to draw attention to racism.
Canada
Apr 22
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is the parent company of nearly two-dozen store brands spread across food, pharmacies, fashion, beauty and financial services.
Canada
May 1
Kris Molle receives Calgary Stampede chuckwagon canvas auction’s highest bid for 2nd-straight year
The annual Calgary Stampede Canvas Auction took place at Stampede Park on Thursday night and for the second consecutive year, chuckwagon driver Kris Molle received the highest bid.
Canada
Apr 12
Winnipeg mobile overdose prevention site ‘surpassing all expectations’: report
From October 2022 to October 2023, there were 26,154 visits to the site run by Sunshine House, a drop-in and resource centre, the report released Thursday said.
Health
Apr 18
Moose forward Lambert named to AHL all-rookie team
Brad Lambert, 20, is in his first full campaign with the Moose, and is tied for the team scoring lead with 52 points in 62 games.
Sports
Apr 17
All 787 Dreamliners should be grounded, Boeing whistleblower says
Sam Salehpour, a whistleblower and quality engineer at Boeing, says he wouldn't put his family on a 787 Dreamliner.
U.S. News
Apr 17
New plan to limit cellphone use, ban vaping in all Ontario schools
The Ford government announced it is introducing limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to help improve learning in the classroom.
Education
Apr 28
Trump hush money trial: What lawyers argued in opening statements
A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to reach trial.
U.S. News
Apr 22
3rd person charged with murder in death of teen outside Halifax mall
Police say a 16-year-old, who was arrested shortly after the incident, is now charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Ahmad Al Marrach.
Crime
Apr 29
Bidders express interest in buying all or part of SaltWire newspaper business
More than 250 prospective purchasers and potential investors were sent so-called teaser letters and non-disclosure agreements advising them of the sale process.
Money
Apr 28
