Tour for Humanity stops in Winnipeg, students learn about hate crimes
A 30-seat mobile education centre called The Tour for Humanity was in the city to teach teens about hate and intolerance in Canada, using the Holocaust as its launching point.
Education
May 6
London, Ont. marks annual Day of Mourning to remember lives lost, injured at work
This year, the London and District Labour Council says Canada’s unions are marking the Day of Mourning by calling on decision-makers to take immediate action to make work safe.
Canada
Apr 28
Historic Greenwood, B.C. church set to close weeks before fiery destruction
The historic Greenwood B.C. church destroyed by fire last week was days away from being shuttered, though its early end is no less a loss for those who remember it fondly.
Fire
May 13
Calls grow for apology after Peel police chief meets Sri Lankan ‘torturer’
There are growing calls — including from a Toronto city councillor — for the Peel Regional Police chief to apologize for meeting the notorious head of Sri Lankan police.
Canada
Apr 30
Peel police chief met Sri Lankan officer a court says ‘participated’ in torture
The head of one of Peel's police met with a Sri Lankan official who had been found by that country’s highest court to have 'participated in the torture' of an arrested man.
Canada
Apr 23
Short season on Ontario southern ice road makes First Nation life unpredictable
This winter marked the shortest ice road season anyone can remember on Temagami First Nation, with just 11 days when the road connecting the island to the mainland was open.
Canada
Mar 24
Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks conversations about global rise of antisemitism
As the world marks 79 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 comes at a dark time for the Jewish community.
Canada
Jan 27
Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
About 20 survivors from various camps set up by Nazi Germany around Europe were to lay wreaths at the Death Wall in Auschwitz and hold prayers at the monument in Birkenau.
World
Jan 27
Ontario leaders warn of rising antisemitism as they observe Holocaust Remembrance Day
The anniversary is marked across the world as a moment to reflect on the six million Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust.
Canada
Jan 27
‘Very sad day’: N.B. synagogue vandalized on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Police are investigating after the Sgoolai Israel synagogue in Fredericton was vandalized on Saturday morning, as glass was shattered in the door of the building's entrance.
Crime
Jan 27
Remembering the Holocaust as antisemitism rises across Montreal
Jewish Montrealers and organizations are reminded of what happens when antisemitism goes unchecked on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Canada
Jan 27
Okanagan Forecast: Sunny and Cold… For a Few Days!
Today’s Highs: -5C to 2C
Weather
Dec 31, 1969
B.C. boxer carries on the family tradition, going for 1st Canadian title
Buneet Bisla’s rise through the ranks landed him a fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden last year to face the top American prospect in their weight class.
Features
May 9
Mother of Kelowna crane collapse victim on mission to establish memorial with country star’s help
Flowers, notes and photos accumulated, and Pritchett said she and others found some solace remembering their loved ones there. Unfortunately, it was short lived.
Canada
May 12
Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in Winnipeg
People from around the city gathered at The Forks to honour those who were taken too soon, and remember those who are still missing.
Canada
May 5
Be prepared, reduce injury risk this long weekend: B.C. Search and Rescue
‘We want to keep search and rescue task numbers as low as possible and reduce the severity of any tasks that do happen,’ said BCSAR.
Canada
May 16
Fans from all over Canada buy up Moose Jaw Warriors gear during WHL championship
The last time the Warriors were in the finals was 2006, and with the latest run it has meant big business for those selling jerseys.
Canada
May 14
Family says infant killed in 401 crash leaves a ‘void that can never be filled’
The infant and his grandparents, who were visiting from India, died in a crash on Ontario's Highway 401 in Whitby at the end of April.
Canada
May 8
‘I’m gonna push’: First-time B.C. mother delivers her own baby on way to hospital
Vanessa was in labour as they made their way from their Steveston home to B.C. Children's Hospital but they had not gone far when Vanessa realized they would not make it.
Features
May 6
Slow down, move over: CAA Manitoba raises awareness about emergency vehicles, tow trucks
The auto club says there's a simple way to remember what to do: if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, reduce your speed by half as you pass them.
Traffic
May 14