Tradition
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Little town of Bethlehem recreated in the town of OkotoksVisitors to St. James Parish in Okotoks, Alta., get a chance to step back in time. Volunteers transformed a prairie field into the town of Bethlehem, a living nativity.CanadaDec 9, 2023
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Behind the scenes at Smithbilt HatsAt Smithbilt Hats in Calgary, hats are created with the same techniques used for 150 years. But new embellishments make its facility sizzle just in time for the Calgary Stampede.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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Traditional Indigenous gardens flourish in Winnipeg, nurturing body and soulAudrey Logan, a Cree-Metis Plant Knowledge Keeper has a community garden that bears fruit from generations of knowledge.EnvironmentJun 14, 2023
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A noble attempt to explain some of rock’s weirder traditions and behavioursWhy do we hold lighters in the air at a concert? Who thought that headbanging was a good idea? And why is there always that guy inappropriately yelling 'Freebird!' at a concert?EntertainmentMay 21, 2023
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Racers gear up for 64th annual Knox Mountain Hill ClimbThe track at Knox Mountain Park is 3.5 kilometres of paved road, with a climb of approximately 800 feet, making it the longest paved hill climb in North America.FeaturesMay 20, 2023
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Kelowna Pipe Band Society rehearses ahead of 100th birthdayFor 100 years members of the Kelowna Pipe Band Society, past and present, have been keeping this tradition alive.LifestyleMay 5, 2023
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Santa Claus parade returns to downtown Montreal after pandemic hiatusFamilies flocked to the downtown core from all over Quebec and even Ontario. One family left their Ottawa home at 6:30 in the morning, to attend the parade.EntertainmentNov 19, 2022
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A Canadian Halloween tradition: the Molasses KissWhile Canadians remain divided on their feelings for Molasses Kisses, sales are always hot, likely due in part to the nostalgia factor.LifestyleOct 31, 2022
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Montreal’s Chinatown gastronomy the key to the area’s revitalizationAmong the efforts to revitalize Montreal's Chinatown, many say the restaurant industry steeped in tradition but fueled by a new generation is giving hope to those in the area.CanadaFeb 4, 2022
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Manitoba initiative encouraging culturally ‘inclusive’ scheduling of non-stat holidaysOf Manitoba's eight statutory holidays per year, two are based on religious holidays, including Christmas. A Winnipeg psychologist says it's time to adopt more inclusive calendars.NewsDec 20, 2021
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