Edmonton exhibit shows there’s more to Vikings history than brute force
The Vikings have travelled to where they’ve never been before — landlocked Alberta — as part of a touring exhibition at the new Royal Alberta Museum. Continue reading
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Customers and staff say goodbye to Halifax’s iconic Smith’s Bakery and Cafe
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
After more than 85 years in business, Smith’s Bakery and Cafe on Agricola Street is closing its doors. Continue reading
Dark Poutine podcast recap: Emanuel Jaques, the Shoeshine Boy Murder
Learn how a tragic murder in 1977 led to Toronto’s Yonge Street as it’s known today. Continue reading
Edmontonians mark 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing
Some Edmontonians celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing at a perhaps obvious place: the science centre. Continue reading
Fort Langley residents, business owners alarmed over councillor’s redevelopment plans
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
People who live and work in Fort Langley say Coun. Eric Woodward’s plans for the area have turned the town into a shell of its former self. Continue reading
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YYZ Why?: The story of the historic walls that remain standing around CAMH
The walls, parts of which date back to 1852, were built by patients of — as the site was known at the time — the Provincial Lunatic Asylum. Continue reading
Historic church west of Calgary gets government approval to restore and rebuild
A plan to rebuild the iconic McDougall Memorial United Church west of Calgary has received approval to go forward from the provincial government. Continue reading
Edmonton pond named after WW2 veteran who was prisoner of war
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Gordon King, 99, was honoured Saturday at the dedication of the Gordon King Pond in the Keswick neighbourhood. His daughter, two sons and grandchildren accompanied him at the ceremony. Continue reading
YYZ Why?: Toronto’s Rainbow Tunnel on the northbound DVP
For many Torontonians, the rainbow tunnel on the east side of the Don Valley Parkway, approaching Lawrence Avenue East is a beacon. Continue reading
1st items in LGBTQ2 collection on display at Western Development Museum
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
Saskatoon Pride Week is in full swing and one of the province’s largest museums is showing off its LGBTQ2 artifacts. Continue reading