Record Breaking
Calls ramp up for decriminalized hard drugs as B.C. breaks overdose death annual record
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Coroners Service reports 1,489 people died of drug overdoses compared to 1,420 illicit drug overdose deaths in 2017. Continue reading
In a move that surprises no one, Winnipeg Jets’ Patrik Laine nabs First Star of the Week honours
Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine is the NHL’s latest First Star of the Week. Continue reading
Near record-breaking heat continues for London Wednesday
The first week of September kicked off with a couple days of heat warnings and the sweltering heat continued Wednesday. Continue reading
Montreal braces for Canada Day long weekend heat wave
Summer’s fist heat wave rolls into Montreal this weekend with heavy humidity and hot temperatures. Continue reading
MacEwan’s all-time leading scorer shoots for success on and off court
Denzel James, MacEwan University’s all-time leading scorer, three-time MVP, four-time all-conference team player and athlete of the year, is giving back this summer. Continue reading
B.C. Premier says no immediate relief coming for people at the pumps
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan said on Thursday that his government didn’t cause the sky-high gas prices and it’s not up to them to artificially lower the prices by providing relief to drivers. Continue reading
Saskatchewan hits another all-time population record
Saskatchewan’s estimated population at the start of 2018 was 1,169,752 – an increase of 13,410 people compared to last year. That’s two record-breaking population counts in a row for the province. Continue reading
4th edition of London Comic Con attracts record crowd
For the third straight year a record number of fans attended London Comic Con. Continue reading
Winnipeg airport has record-breaking month
More than 400,000 people passed through the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport in August, shattering the old record. Continue reading
101-year-old D-Day veteran becomes world’s oldest skydiver
Verdun Hayes of the U.K. broke the previous record, held by a Canadian, by 35 days. Continue reading