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Sask United proposes review of province’s system for potash royaltiesOne provincial party is looking into reviewing the current system of how the province collects from companies mining arguably our biggest resource, potash.PoliticsAug 9
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Independent review of Calgary water main break may take a year to completeThe independent third-party review will look at the factors that contributed to the feeder main break and the possible root cause.CanadaJul 3
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Ontario school board under fire for $40K Blue Jays stadium retreatThe Thames Valley District School Board has released the expenses for its off-site retreat trip to Toronto after calls for more transparency.EducationSep 13
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Harm-reduction vending machines removed from Vancouver Island hospitalsThe machines dispensed a variety of free equipment, including naloxone kits, drug testing kits, injection kits, glass pipes, and safe sex supplies.HealthSep 12
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Ontario budget watchdog to probe cost of Doug Ford’s alcohol expansion planThe Financial Accountability Officer said Monday his office will look into how much LCBO will stand to lose as convenience, grocery and big box stores begin offering booze.PoliticsSep 16
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Decision to pull reggae, gospel awards from 2025 Junos sees concerns raised about inclusivityIn a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the Junos told committee members of plans to put on "hiatus" several award categories.EntertainmentSep 11
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11 last-minute birthday gifts for school-age kidsNeed a birthday gift for a weekend kid’s party? Here are 11 toys, books, and more to keep on hand and save you from a late-night trip to the store.The Curator8 hours
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August 24 – Harmony At RutherfordHarmony At Rutherford will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend!AdvertisementAug 19
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Kelowna woman recovering in ICU after being struck by vehicleShortly after leaving for her lunch break at a Kelowna daycare last Thursday, Danica Guinto was struck by a pick-up truck at the intersection at Burtch Road and Highway 97.CanadaSep 16
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‘No evidence’ devastating Lytton fire caused by arson: RCMPMounties in British Columbia have concluded there's no evidence that the devastating fire that swept through the community of Lytton more than three years ago was arson.CrimeSep 12
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Cozy throws for chilly autumn eveningsA roundup of the best fall throws to keep you cozy this autumn.The CuratorSep 4
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Restricting knife sales at convenience stores to go before Edmonton city council'Why are we having weapon in (convenience) stores? These are not butter knife. These are not a kitchen knife to cut tomatoes and potatoes — get rid of them.'CrimeSep 16
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Juno Awards to eliminate reggae, 3 other categories from next year’s ceremonyThe Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says the decision is part of a "broader set of updates" yet to be announced.EntertainmentSep 10
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4 people killed on Chicago subway shot while sleeping, say policeAt a press conference, Forest Park, Ill. Deputy Chief Chris Chin called the shooting “shocking” and “horrible.”U.S. NewsSep 3
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Halifax libraries, union reach tentative deal to end strikeA strike that has shuttered libraries in the Halifax region for the past three-and-a-half weeks could come to an end on Thursday now that a tentative labour deal has been reached.CanadaSep 15
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Vancouver patio permits too slow, too expensive, says business groupThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business says pubs, restaurants and cafés in Vancouver seeking a sidewalk patio permit face fees of up to $1,451, and a four-week wait.PoliticsAug 14
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B.C. makes changes after review into release of man accused in Chinatown stabbingsA report into a triple stabbing at a Vancouver festival says the man accused had been let out of a psychiatric care facility 99 times in the year prior without incident.HealthSep 13
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Airbnb guest ‘felt sick’ after she says she found hidden cameraBack in April, Zorina Mellis, who is from British Columbia, says she rented an apartment in Santa Monica through the Airbnb platform for six weeks.ConsumerAug 29
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China approves raising retirement age for 1st time since 1950sThe policy change will be carried out over 15 years, with the retirement age for men raised to 63 years, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.WorldSep 13
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How an Ottawa school board is paving the way for AI in the classroomTheir teachers, too, can turn to AI to generate lesson plans, adjust content to a student’s specific needs, and give feedback on assignments.EducationSep 2