More than 400 Canadian artists sign letter denouncing ‘anti-trans’ policies
The open letter denouncing "alarming and destructive" anti-trans legislation was released by Canadian music superstars Tegan and Sara.
Canada
Mar 31
Jury finds Zameer not guilty in Toronto police officer’s death
A man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer sobbed with relief on Sunday after a jury found him not guilty in the officer's death.
Crime
Apr 21
Canada ‘not ready’ to expand assisted dying for mental health: minister
Health Minister Mark Holland said the government agrees with a joint parliamentary committee report that said Canada is not ready to expand medical assistance in dying in March.
Health
Jan 29
Hamilton to get $895K from Ontario to combat auto theft amid rise in ‘revinning’ scheme
Hamilton will see a portion of a three year grant funding local police forces to deal with the growing issue of auto theft recently exasperated by 'revinning.'
Nov 27, 2023
Increased safer supply fastest way to reduce toxic drug deaths: B.C. expert panel
The panel determined prescription-free, quality-controlled drugs is the most viable, scalable short-term option to save lives in B.C.'s toxic drug crisis.
Health
Nov 1, 2023
Iginla impressive in Rockets win over Spokane, Warriors blank Silverbacks
Kelowna Rockets forward Tij Iginla recorded his first-ever WHL hat trick. He also set a new career high for points in a single game.
Sports
Oct 8, 2023
NASA’s first asteroid sample coming to Earth. What could it uncover?
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is expected to land in the United States on Sunday carrying 250g of rock and dust from the surface of asteroid Bennu for scientific research.
Science
Sep 23, 2023
Langley Township supporting the revival of Interurban tram line
It is seen as a possible solution to combat congestion throughout the region, as the tram used to run from downtown Vancouver to Chilliwack as late as the 1940s.
Traffic
Sep 14, 2023
Seized meth, fentanyl from ‘super drug lab’ estimated at $258M: B.C. RCMP
The drug bust happened in the small North Okanagan community of Lumby, a village of around 2,000 people, in October 2018.
Crime
Sep 12, 2023
Sask. students, politicians oppose potential federal cap of international students
The federal government is considering a cap on the number of international students in the country, to ease the pressure on the housing market.
Canada
Aug 25, 2023
Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak brings supply chain, inspections into question
While health inspectors and labs investigate an E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares, one food supply expert suspects the issue could have come from further up the supply chain.
Canada
Sep 13, 2023
Joey Chestnut sets new doughnut-eating record at Queen City Ex
Joey Chestnut ate 304 mini doughnuts in eight minutes during a charity event for Regina Foodbank on Friday, shattering his previous record of 255 mini doughnuts in eight minutes.
Canada
Aug 5, 2023
Fun with music studies, polls, and surveys
Not a week goes by without my inbox being filled by the results of music-related studies and surveys. Some are rather useful. Others, not so much.
Entertainment
Jul 16, 2023
Twins edge Blue Jays 3-2 in 10 innings
Missed opportunities proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.
Sports
Jun 9, 2023
Regina AFFL continuing to grow
Men and women from all walks of life and of varying skill levels play four simultaneous games as the field is split into quarters.
Sports
May 11, 2023
Pair of O’Sheas for Blue Bombers to open rookie camp
More than 50 players were on the field to open the Winnipeg Blue Bombers rookie camp Wednesday, including the head coach's own son, receiver Michael O'Shea.
Sports
May 10, 2023
Regina resident celebrates 105th birthday with stroll down memory lane
A birthday celebration was held for a Regina resident who turned 105. She was surrounded by family, friends and community members at the Green Falls Landing Retirement Home.
Canada
Apr 11, 2023
Pushback on Interior Health suggestion to delay ‘safe spaces’ bylaws
Interior Health Authority says communities eyeing new bylaws should wait for six months before potentially implementing them.
Canada
Apr 21, 2023
Toronto updates decriminalization request, asks to exempt all drugs, include youth
The letter released Friday and jointly signed by Toronto's medical officer of health, police chief and city manager lays out what they call a ``made-in-Toronto'' model.
Canada
Mar 24, 2023
SVB’s collapse was a ‘bank sprint, not a bank run.’ Did social media fan the flames?
Silicon Valley Bank's rapid demise has revealed the speed at which bank failures can unfold in the new digital landscape, experts say.
Money
Mar 15, 2023