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
Watermelon burgers, cheeseburger ice cream on the Calgary Stampede menu this year
The menu items for the 2024 Calgary Stampede have been released and there are some unique options for every taste bud.
Features
May 8
Iconic Bud the Spud loses downtown Halifax spot, owners vow to roll with changes
An iconic food truck won't be in its usual downtown Halifax spot this summer, after the owners of Bud the Spud were outbid for the Spring Garden Road location.
Canada
May 9
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
6 gardening tools to keep your outdoor space weed free
These must-have weeding tools can ease the strain on your back and help keep your lawn in good condition.
The Curator
May 8
Disturbing evidence admitted in voir dire hearing for B.C. man accused of killing wife
Naomi Onotera, a Surrey School District teacher-librarian, was reported missing on Aug. 29, 2021, and was last seen leaving her home a day earlier.
Crime
Apr 29
The best time to start planting your garden this spring
10 essentials to get your garden ready for the coming growing season and our meteorologist dishes on the best time to start planting.
The Curator
Apr 19
Neighbours upset ‘eyesore’ structure in Charleswood given OK despite lack of permits
Despite a lack of permits or approvals for the project, neighbours say a city appeals committee allowed an enormous garage to remain as-is.
Politics
May 2
Shop these 7 on-trend handbags for spring
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
Ontario to increase fines for ‘bad actor’ employers
Labour Minister David Piccini says his government will introduce legislation next week that will see fines increased for violations of the Employment Standards Act.
Politics
May 3
Displaced residents of Kelowna’s Hadgraft Wilson Place face another moving day
The 84 residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place were forced out April 1, when cracks in the building’s foundation prompted an evacuation.
Canada
May 6
Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire opens new temporary ER
Almost a year after an investigation into the Lakeshore Hospital emergency room revealed severe deficiencies, a new modern modular emergency room is set to be opened next to it.
Canada
May 14
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 Fitbit, L'Oreal and more coveted brand items.
The Curator
May 1
Parents of slain Halifax teen grapple with grief, anger: ‘No one listened’
The parents of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Ahmad, who was killed outside a Halifax mall on Monday, say they moved to Canada from Syria in 2016, but haven't felt safe living here.
Crime
Apr 30
‘International threat actors’ pose consistent danger, London Drugs says after cyberattack
London Drugs deals with thousands of cyberattacks every day, the president said.
Canada
May 9
Mother’s decapitated body found in garbage bag, Toronto murder trial hears
Dallas Ly sat quietly Monday as assistant Crown attorney Jay Spare told the jury that it is an admitted fact that he stabbed his mother Thanh 'Tien' Ly and caused her death.
Crime
Apr 29
Moose Jaw snags 4 spots in CAA Top 10 Worst Roads ranking
Moose Jaw had four roads make the top 10 worst road rankings from CAA.
Traffic
Apr 30
Ontario man on trial for killing his mother takes the stand: ‘I lost it’
Dallas Ly of Toronto told the court how, since the age of six, his mother Tien Le had been physically abusive towards him when he got poor grades at school or misbehaved.
Crime
May 8