Most bed bug ridden cities across Canada are in Ontario. Here’s which ones
Orkin Canada, a pest control company, has released its annual list of the "bed buggiest" cities, with Toronto taking the top spot for the seventh straight year.
Canada
Mar 19
Alberta man loses daughter’s ashes amid bed bug confusion
'When I heard that they had thrown away my daughter, it honestly felt like we had lost her all over again,' said Mistaken Chief, whose daughter's remains were in an urn necklace.
Canada
Mar 6
ANALYSIS: Jets face real playoff-calibre test in Big Apple Tuesday
The question begs to be answered: Will this be the kick-start to the required level of execution versus a fellow division leader?
Sports
Mar 18
Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closer
With Halifax’s deadline for residents to leave five homeless encampments just one week away, stress is growing among unhoused residents and volunteers.
Canada
Feb 19
Ontario won’t raise tuition as colleges, universities beg for financial help
Both the premier and the finance minister have ruled out increasing tuition fees in Ontario. The province is, however, considering financial help for post-secondary institutions.
Education
Feb 13
Nova Scotians can now play in big-money Toronto Blue Jays’ 50-50 lottery
Nova Scotians will now be able to buy 50/50 tickets online that are sold at Toronto Blue Jays baseball games --all in a bid to support children and youth sports.
Canada
Feb 12
7 on-trend handbags for spring to shop now
From woven totes and big bucket bags to bold, embellished designs, read on for the top purse trends that took spring 2024 runways by storm--and get ready to shop.
The Curator
Apr 16
Blue Jays top Yankees 3-1 in series opener
Every pitch is a process for Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt. He'll often bend down or talk to himself before locking in and unloading from an arsenal that offers both variety and quality.
Sports
Apr 15
Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week
Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on Soundcore, Honiture and more coveted brand items.
The Curator
Mar 26
‘I’m not paying it’: Ontario family furious over $400/day hospital fine for not moving to LTC
Campeau chose neither – the family has been racking up a monster bill since March 11 that remains unpaid while her mother has stayed on at a Windsor, Ont., hospital.
Health
Apr 10
Borrow a bee colony? West Vancouver library loans out pollinators
The bee program is a bid to educate people about the need for pollinators and how simple it is to raise these easygoing insects.
Canada
Mar 23
Mediator steps in with 11th-hour bid to avert Metro Vancouver bus strike
Unionized transit supervisors on Metro Vancouver's bus and SeaBus system appear set to escalate job action to a 48-hour full strike on Monday.
Canada
Jan 19
‘Something has to change’: Mother fights for better addiction care after son’s death
A Nova Scotia woman whose son died from a drug overdose says the province's health-care system failed him, and is calling for better mental health and addiction support.
Health
Apr 5
How an Ontario social media lawsuit is hitting home on the Prairies
Students and an expert chime in on how social media plays a role with students following the announcement of the Ontario lawsuit against social media giants.
Canada
Apr 2
Drug use in B.C.’s hospitals sparks feisty debate in the legislature
The Official Opposition, B.C. United, called out the government over a string of stories about illegal drug use in hospitals, with users allowed to leave their beds.
Politics
Apr 11
An Ontario renter’s ‘scary’ situation with homelessness after landlords sell property
Having worked for over 35 years as a janitor, an Ontario man never thought he would find himself without a place to live in retirement. But he says that changed in 2022
Canada
Apr 12
West Kelowna traveller pushing for airline to improve its pet policies
Devyn Plett now travels with three different-size pet carriers when flying with his pomeranian/chihuahua mix, after two run-ins with Air Canada where he was almost denied boarding.
Canada
Mar 29
Ontario reaches ‘new deal’ with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs
Ontario has reached a so-called "new deal" with the City of Ottawa that sees the province take over certain major costs, the provincial government said Thursday.
Politics
Mar 28
Carbon price is a ‘tough political battle,’ minister says ahead of hike
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said on The West Block that the carbon price increase is necessary to solve climate change and comes at a small cost to Canadians.
Canada
Mar 31
Pickleball curious? Here’s what you need to get started
Balls, bag, paddles…what else do you need to play pickleball? Here are 11 accessories that may help foster your love of the game.
The Curator
Apr 5