Montreal’s Polar Bear challenge raises over $100,000 for Special Olympics
Over 300 participants braved the cold weather and plunged into the St. Lawrence river on Saturday afternoon to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Canada
Feb 19
Polar bear dip 2024: Hundreds of Canadians brave cold for new year ‘reboot’
Canadians plunged into frigid waters from coast to coast on Monday to ring in the new year as part of the annual polar bear dip tradition.
Canada
Jan 1
Calling all Okanagan Lake polar bear dippers to ring in New Year
Kelowna, while not home to the oldest polar bear dip, is usually the one that sees the most people on the shores of the lake awaiting a quick plunger.
Cannabis
Dec 28, 2023
Here are the best Boxing Day deals in Canada
Looking to shop Boxing Day sales (sans the in-store rush)? You're in luck. Online deals have arrived, and we've got a list of our 13 favourite items now at discounted prices.
The Curator
Dec 25, 2023
Feel Good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From a bear with a sweet tooth to two B.C. service organizations competing to win a sweet ride, here are five good news stories from the week to share.
Trending
Oct 13, 2023
Thousands partake in Vancouver’s 2023 Polar Bear Swim in English Bay
Thousands of cold water enjoyers gathered at English Bay for the 103rd Vancouver Polar Bear Swim. The event has been cancelled the last two years due to the pandemic.
Canada
Jan 2, 2023
Kingston grandmother braves polar plunge to raise money for African charities
A 78-year-old Kingston grandmother started 2023 off with a cold swim in Lake Ontario on Monday, all in support of charities raising money for African grandmothers.
Lifestyle
Jan 2, 2023
Vancouver Polar Bear Swim to return for 2023 after multi-year pandemic hiatus
The event was slated to return to its in-person format last year, but switched to a "digital dip" at the last minute amid surging COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.
Canada
Dec 14, 2022
Polar bear dippers across the Okanagan gear up for icy plunge
While the tradition, for many, was put on hiatus for three years due to provincial health orders, they're moving full steam ahead again this year.
Canada
Dec 22, 2022
The New Reality: Will COVID-19 help flatten the curve on climate change?
Experts expect the reduction in air pollution from the lockdown may actually save more lives this year than will be lost from COVID-19.
Jun 14, 2020
Wildlife run-ins: spate of animal attacks reported this summer
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Aug 17, 2011
Annual Halifax polar bear dip raises $5000 for Feed Nova Scotia
HERRING COVE, N.S. - More than 150 people braved brisk winds and frigid water temperatures to plunge into the Atlantic Ocean near Halifax as part of an annual New Year's Day polar bear dip.
Jan 1, 2012
A list of some of the notable Canadians who died in 2012
A list, in chronological order, of some of the notable Canadians who died in 2012.
Canada
Dec 28, 2012
Hundreds plunge into icy waters for New Year’s charity Polar Bear Dip
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Hundreds of hardy Canadians welcomed the new year Tuesday with a splash into icy waters at Polar Bear Dip events across the country.
Canada
Jan 1, 2013
Hundreds plunge into icy waters for New Year’s charity Polar Bear Dip
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Hundreds of hardy Canadians welcomed the new year Tuesday with a splash into icy waters at Polar Bear Dip events across the country.
Jan 1, 2013
Labrador retrievers rescued from unplanned polar bear swim by RCMP
KITIMAT, B.C. - Two Labrador retrievers took an unscheduled polar bear dip on New Years Day in Kitimat, B.C., and have some RCMP officers to thank for making it back to the warm blankets of their owners on shore.
Jan 7, 2013
What’s open and closed in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Day long weekend
The Saskatchewan Day long weekend is has arrived — here’s you need to know about what’s open and closed in Saskatoon on the holiday Monday.
Canada
Jul 31, 2020
Chinese cub lands starring role in upcoming Canadian polar bear flick
Filmmakers brought a three-and-a-half-month-old polar bear from a Chinese theme park to Canada last year to star in a movie.
Canada
Oct 4, 2014
Critters found in Antarctic ice show possibility of life on other planets
Deep below the ice, far from the playful penguins and other animals that bring tourists to Antarctica, is a cold and barren world that by all indications should be completely void of life.
World
Mar 27, 2015
Tips on breaking men’s formal fashion mould
Toronto Designer David C. Wigley wants to help men diversify their approach to formal wear by considering a fresh take on black tie.
Lifestyle
Mar 10, 2015