The Pickering Public Library has partnered with a local non-profit to help children from low-income families…
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Hospitals of Regina Foundation invests $150K in VIDO-InterVac lab
The head of the University of Saskatchewan’s VIDO-InterVac said he’s very appreciative of a new investment…
Netflix to add video games to service after subscriber growth slump
Netflix reported its worst slowdown in subscriber growth in eight years as people emerge from their…
Evacuation alert issued for 1,500-hectare wildfire located 60 km east of Kelowna
An evacuation alert has been issued for a wildfire that’s burning well east of Kelowna. The…
Junior hockey: Kelowna Rockets add new assistant coach to staff
It may be the middle of summer, but the Kelowna Rockets are busy putting together the…
BC Wildfire Service issues warning about strong winds forecast and the danger to fires
The BC Wildfire Service has issued a warning about strong winds forecast for the Interior, southern…
Camp Day fundraising effort provides ‘excellent opportunity’ for Canadian kids
Attending a Tim Hortons Foundation Camp was a life-changing experience for 18-year-old Calgarian Connor Devine. “It…
Saskatchewan Health Authority reminds residents of risks associated with wildfire smoke
Smoke advisories continue to blanket many parts of Saskatchewan as wildfires rage on throughout the province.…
‘Very good news’: Southern Alberta tourism sector prepares to welcome back American travellers
One day after new Canada-U.S. border measures were announced, the southern Alberta tourism sector is feeling…
CN Rail nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2021 as COVID-19 recovery builds
Canadian National Railway Co. nearly doubled earnings and revenues in its second quarter as the company…
Southern Alberta businesses, seniors homes protecting against wildfire smoke
For people working outside, it’s a topic that’s been hanging over their heads — literally. “When…
Man charged after crawling under washroom stall, grabbing woman’s feet: Calgary police
Calgary police charged a man with voyeurism after he allegedly went into a women’s washroom in…
Saskatchewan barrel racer wins in Calgary Stampede debut
For one Saskatchewan rancher, it was her first time competing at the Calgary Stampede and she…
Vermonters excited to reunite with family and friends with border set to reopen
The reopening of Canada’s borders to fully vaccinated Americans next month is welcome news for many…
NXIVM cult-leader Keith Raniere ordered to pay $3.1M to 21 victims
The unrepentant former leader of the cult-like NXIVM group was ordered on Tuesday to pay $3.5…
Kingston Police dealing asking residents to stay put
Kingston Police have asked residents in the 1000 block of Johnson Street to remain in their…
Trump inaugural committee chair charged with conspiracy to influence U.S. foreign policy
The chair of former President Donald Trump‘s 2017 inaugural committee was arrested Tuesday on charges alleging…
COVID-19: Faculty union seeks vaccine mandate at Western University
The union representing 1,500 faculty members along with dozens of librarians and archivists at Western University…
2 dead after crash in Toronto’s west end near Pearson airport
Toronto police say two people are dead after a crash near Pearson airport on Tuesday. According…
Vancouver police launch campaign to warn public of distraction thefts
A public awareness campaign has been launched in Vancouver to warn the public about distraction thefts.…