More than $300K spent to police St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Waterloo
A report, which will be presented to the board at a meeting on Wednesday, says that the cost of policing St. Patrick’s Day in Waterloo rose by $50,000 in 2024 to $318,000.
Canada
Apr 16
St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal draws thousands for annual celebration
Seas of green filled downtown streets as thousands of people turned out for the annual celebration of Ireland's patron saint and Irish culture.
Canada
Mar 17
As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick’s Day with fewer raised glasses
Restaurants and pubs should be ready to serve mocktails and buzz-free Guinness to the holiday revellers, experts say.
Canada
Mar 15
St. Patrick’s Day in Kingston ‘best in recent memory’ despite dozens of fines, officials say
'Overall, we're glad about how things went this weekend.'
Crime
Mar 21
‘Slap in the face’: Bridge closure looms over Hudson’s St-Patrick’s Day Parade
Business owners in Hudson, Que., are worried the closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge this weekend will dampen crowds for the town's popular St. Patrick's Day parade.
Canada
Mar 12
Police, bylaw preparing for St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Kingston, Ont.
With St. Patrick's Day on the horizon, the City of Kingston and its police and bylaw officers are busy preparing for inevitable partying in the university district.
Canada
Mar 12
London Knights hit 100 points with 7-4 victory in Windsor on St. Patrick’s Day
London forward Easton Cowan set a new franchise record as he extended his point streak to 34 games.
Sports
Mar 17
‘What were they thinking?’: Calls to cancel bridge closure on St. Patrick’s Day weekend
There are growing calls for Transports Quebec to reconsider closing the Ile-aux-Tourtes bridge on St. Patrick's Day weekend, but parade organizers may be out of luck.
Canada
Mar 14
West Island pub packed for St. Paddy’s Day breakfast for a good cause
The 10th annual St. Patrick's Day charity breakfast took place Friday benefiting the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care residence.
Canada
Mar 15
Irish heritage on display for St. Patrick’s parade in Kingston
Rain couldn't dampen spirits at Kingston's St. Patrick's Day parade, honoring Irish immigrants. Resilience and camaraderie shone despite the weather.
Canada
Mar 9
April Wine’s Brian Greenway, marshal of Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, reflects on career
April Wine's Brian Greenway will be grand marshal of the Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16. He took the opportunity to reflect on his career.
Entertainment
Feb 29
How Veteran Affairs Canada’s holiday tweet became a ‘dumpster fire’
The post on March 29th wished people a "happy March holiday season,'' prompting hundreds of questions online about what exactly constitutes the March holidays.
Canada
May 3
Alcohol recovery room at University of Guelph can help ease ER pressure, hospital says
The recovery room helps divert the patients who don’t require an emergency department visit, said the director of Guelph General Hospital's emergency department.
Canada
Mar 14
Toronto police intervene as pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Liberal fundraiser
Toronto police made an arrest on Friday as a crowd of pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied outside a Liberal party fundraiser. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in attendance.
Politics
Mar 16
Fewer young people drinking alcohol due to ‘more awareness’ says local imitation drink vendor
As of 2022, 16 per cent of 18- to 24-year-old Manitobans were more likely to report drinking alcohol less often since the pandemic.
Health
Mar 15
Recipe: Beef and Guinness stew
Seán Byrne, head chef at Foy's Irish Bar, shows Jennifer Palma how to make the tasty meal on Cooking Together on Global BC Morning Weekend.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Banksy confirms mural that appeared overnight in London is his work
Banksy took credit for the massive art piece on his Instagram after rumours swirled about the origin of the mural.
Trending
Mar 18
Three Days Grace drummer Neil Sanderson to lead Peterborough St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The drummer for the Norwood, Ont., based band will be the honorary parade marshal for the 21st St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Peterborough on March 17.
Entertainment
Jan 18
Four goals from Ruslan Gazizov power London Knights past Soo Greyhounds
Easton Cowan tied a London Knights record as he extended his point streak to 33 games with a two-assist effort at home to Sault Ste. Marie.
Sports
Mar 15
‘This place is family’: Legendary Montreal restaurant Bar-B Barn closing its doors for good
A Montreal landmark is closing its last location, on the West Island, on March 17, after the owner decided it's time to take his retirement.
Canada
Mar 5
