N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue
A New Brunswick councillor says the release of an investigation into her efforts to bring a giant bird sculpture to the community is a “victory” — even though it led to sanctions.
Canada
Feb 26
Exhibition at Kelowna Art Gallery aims to push boundaries of how art is viewed
Through painting, drawing, embroidery, sculpture and installation, seven artists whose works on are display at Kelowna Art Gallery push the boundaries of how art is viewed.
Features
Mar 4
‘Priceless’ photo signed by Jean Béliveau stolen at Quebec peewee hockey tournament
The pop-up gallery in the Videotron Centre is a fixture of the annual competition, displaying dozens of photos, sculptures and relics of notable players.
Crime
Feb 14
New exhibit opens at Royal Alberta Museum featuring local artists
A new exhibit featuring the works of 12 Alberta artists will be on display at the Royal Alberta Museum until September.
Features
Apr 17
University of Guelph embraces Indigenous culture with new name for science atrium
The 12,000-square-foot shared gathering space at the University of Guelph features a mix of glass, stone and brick with lush foliage, plus four original Indigenous paintings.
Canada
Apr 16
Warm weather forces Quebec winter carnival to close ice palace on event’s final day
The ice dome at the event's sculpture garden also had to be closed on Thursday due to safety concerns as temperatures lingered above the freezing mark.
Weather
Feb 11
Okanagan College campus life expected to get much livelier with new student housing
The number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double at the start of next fall, due to new developments.
Canada
Mar 27
How an Ontario man brings towering snow sculptures to life each winter
When artists set out to sculpt their masterpieces, they hope their works will be seen for many years. Not snow sculptor Matt Morris: his work lasts only until it melts.
Canada
Jan 26
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near New York City, rumbling streets
An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling.
U.S. News
Apr 5
In photos: Frost 2024 kicks off in the Queen City
Snow slides, ice sculptures and more than a million lights at the festival's GLOW event are just a few of the things to take in from Jan. 26 to Feb. 4
Canada
Jan 26
Refresh your kitchen with these 10 must-have small appliances
From a modern miniature blender to a touchscreen toaster – here are the products your kitchen will be craving this spring.
The Curator
Mar 14
Mothers take protest against Northvolt electric car battery plant to Montreal streets
Dozens of demonstrators gathered on Sherbrooke Street in downtown Montreal to voice their concerns over the construction of the Northvolt electric car battery plant.
Environment
Mar 3
Winnipeggers flock to Festival du Voyageur for celebration of Louis Riel Day
Winnipeggers have flocked to Festival du Voyageur to celebrate Louis Riel Day.
Canada
Feb 19
Silver Skate Festival celebrates 34 years in Edmonton — this time at Wildfred Laurier Park
Silver Skate Festival celebrates winter sport, recreation, arts and culture in Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park at 13221 Buena Vista Road from Feb. 9 - 19.
Entertainment
Feb 9
Things to do in Edmonton on Family Day 2024
If you're looking for things to do in and around Edmonton on Family Day (Feb. 19), there are lots of options -- from art exhibits to ice climbing -- and many are free!
Canada
Feb 15
Frost Regina wraps up for 2024 with over 63,000 visitors
2024 marked the third edition of Frost Regina, bringing in 63,775 visitors to the four hubs throughout the city.
Canada
Feb 6
Man arrested in theft, destruction of iconic Jackie Robinson statue
The bronze Jackie Robinson statue, which was once a symbol of inspiration for young baseball players in Wichita, Kansas, was severed at the ankles, leaving only Robinson's shoes.
Trending
Feb 14
Saskatchewan World War II veteran honoured at statue unveiling Saturday
Saskatchewan veteran Nick Kazusa, who participated in the liberation of France during the Second World War, has been honoured with the French Legion of Honour medal. Kazusa is 104.
Canada
Apr 6
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From Vancouver getting seven World Cup games to the rescue of a rare turtle, here are five B.C. stories to brighten up your week.
Trending
Feb 9
‘Frybread as Fok’: Art exhibit centres being unapologetically Indigenous
A new exhibition, Frybread as Fok, highlights Indigenous joy and the power of coming together. The exhibition is on display at Emily Carr University until Feb. 15, 2024.
Perspectives
Feb 6