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- Hudson’s Bay landlords back in court arguing that Ruby Liu has insufficient funds
Hudson’s Bay landlords are back in court Friday, where they’re arguing a B.C. billionaire doesn’t have the cash needed to launch a new retailer.http://dlvr.it/TMmRH1 - Woman being sued for calling four others ‘pretendians’ says she’s protecting identity
A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women “pretendians,” with the plaintiffs seeking more than $500,000 in damages and retractions to the heavily publicized comments made about them.http://dlvr.it/TMmQ6j - Beach returned to First Nation after 170 years following Canada legal battle
ICYMI: Stretch of Lake Huron shore was promised to Saugeen people in 1854 treaty with crown but was wrongly omitted from map A stretch of beach will be returned to a First Nation in Canada 170 years after it was mistakenly omitted from its reserve. The sandy sliver of land measures less than two miles… Read more: Beach returned to First Nation after 170 years following Canada legal battle - Riders-Bombers rivalry fuels tourism in Regina
Hotels and restaurants are ready for the 60th Labour Day Classic.http://dlvr.it/TMmPwm - Trump’s tariffs on Canada, other countries are illegal: U.S. appeals court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., in a split decision, said Trump exceeded his authority as president by imposing the tariffs.http://dlvr.it/TMmPwl - Saskatoon sees 84 suspected overdoses since Aug. 17
The City of Saskatoon has been dealing with numerous drug overdoses this year. Another recent spike in the area — 84 cases since Aug. 17 — has organizations sounding the alarm.http://dlvr.it/TMmPwj - Sir Graham Day obituary
Businessman who did what he could to revitalise British shipbuilding and motor manufacturing in the 1980s before returning to his native Canada Sir Graham Day, who has died aged 92, was a tough Nova Scotian with a strong sense of public duty who struggled to “save the saveable” from the wreck of two of the… Read more: Sir Graham Day obituary - ‘A regular, wonderful, lovable kid’: Parents of man found dead in suburban Toronto mall reel with grief
Parents of a 19-year-old man found dead in the Scarborough Town Centre are reeling with grief and say they do not know why anybody would want to hurt their son.http://dlvr.it/TMmP8m - Grand Hyatt Singapore Celebrates Grand Reopening Following Multi-Year Transformation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the completion of Grand Hyatt Singapore’s multi-year transformation. The redesigned destination in Orchard Road debuts as a Grand Living Room and Wellness Haven, seamlessly blending design, culture, gastronomy, wellbeing, and sustainability initiatives. “As one of Singapore’s original international hotels, Grand Hyatt Singapore has always been a place to stay and… Read more: Grand Hyatt Singapore Celebrates Grand Reopening Following Multi-Year Transformation - Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown Debuts
Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, which marks the return of the Hyatt Regency brand to Kuala Lumpur and represents the seventh Hyatt hotel in the city, further expanding Hyatt’s brand footprint in key markets around the world. Ideally positioned in the vibrant core of KL… Read more: Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown Debuts - Dead fish, strange odours and a copper tinge after reported spill on Thunder Bay’s Kam River
Dead fish, strange odours and a copper tinge to the Kaministiquia River have been common sightings in the past week for regular users of Neste boat launch and its adjacent walking paths. Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the cause to be an effluent leak from the Thunder Bay Pulp and… Read more: Dead fish, strange odours and a copper tinge after reported spill on Thunder Bay’s Kam River - Family of Edmund Fitzgerald’s crew on hand as swimmers finish intended route to mark 50 years since sinking
The Old Mariners Church in Detroit, Mich., was a fitting place to honour an epic journey for a group of swimmers. A day earlier, they also finished a swim that followed the intended route of the Edmund Fitzgerald to mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the American freighter.http://dlvr.it/TMmL07 - Millions of dollars in crop damage expected from hailstorm in Brooks, Alta.
The hailstorm that slammed the Brooks area, southeast of Calgary, on Aug. 20 is expected to cost millions in crop damage alone, according to insurance providers.http://dlvr.it/TMmK4J - Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotians can return to the woods in parts of the province. Premier Tim Houston said Friday that a provincewide ban would end for some areas at 4 p.m., but the ban remains for several counties. The burn ban remains in place.http://dlvr.it/TMmJD0 - Evacuation order issued for community of 600 northwest of Yellowknife
The community of Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., is setting up around 200 cots for evacuees from Whatı̀ after officials ordered Whatı̀ residents to evacuate their community due to a nearby wildfire. http://dlvr.it/TMmJBH - Man found dead after shooting at Calgary police in 3-hour standoff identified as local gangster
The Calgary man who killed himself during a three-hour standoff Thursday that began after he shot at police was facing trials on a number of organized crime-related offences and had recently cut off his ankle monitor, CBC News has learned.http://dlvr.it/TMmH5x - ‘Vicious compliance’: Alberta premier decries Edmonton Public School Board’s banned book list
http://dlvr.it/TMmGqB - Quebec mayor wants answers after thousands of litres of water stolen from fire hydrants
A small town south of Quebec City is keeping a close eye on its fire hydrants after 41,000 litres of water werestolen in the middle of the night. Provincial police say they will monitor the area to prevent similar incidents.http://dlvr.it/TMmF04 - Politicians express outrage at ‘vile’ attack on Jewish woman
The stabbing of a Jewish woman in broad daylight at an Ottawa grocery store has prompted public officials including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford to speak out against what they’re calling a disturbing act of violence in the community.http://dlvr.it/TMmBfC - Poilievre calls for more legal protection for Canadians defending homes from intruders
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to amend the Criminal Code so that the use of force is presumed reasonable when used against a person who illegally enters a house and poses a threat to people inside.http://dlvr.it/TMm5sT - ‘Too many women choose death over divorce’: the Indian retreats taking the shame out of separation
Divorce is not an end but a beginning, says Rafia Afi, who gets women together to change ideas about toxic marriages On the bus making its way through Kerala to the misty hills of Vagamon, a group of 15 women, many wearing hijabs and dupattas, with colourful shirts pulled over jeans, hum a melodious tune,… Read more: ‘Too many women choose death over divorce’: the Indian retreats taking the shame out of separation - Chair of board for Trans Mountain to lead new federal Major Projects Office
The chair of the board of directors of the Trans Mountain Corporation will be the CEO of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Major Projects Office, according to a senior government source.http://dlvr.it/TMm4nP - How these 4 nations in B.C. advanced Indigenous rights and title through the courts
With the majority of B.C. having been settled without treaties or the consent of First Nations, Indigenous people in the province have taken to the courts to affirm their rights and title, resulting in landmark cases that are studied around the world.http://dlvr.it/TMlz6T - Montrealer felt like ‘3rd-class citizen’ after waiting hours for adapted transit towing
A Montreal man says he waited for adapted transit for three hours on the side of an Ontario highway after an accident, and he wants the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) to improve its towing policy for people with disabilities.http://dlvr.it/TMlz4V - New Canadian rules for international students have left this grad student and others in limbo
http://dlvr.it/TMlxXs - Most of Canada sees changes under newly updated plant hardiness zones map
About 80 per cent of Canada’s land mass saw an increase in its plant hardiness zone, mostly of about half a zone to one full zone.http://dlvr.it/TMlsDb - Most of Canada sees changes under newly updated plant hardiness zones map
About 80 per cent of Canada’s land mass saw an increase in its plant hardiness zone, mostly of about half a zone to one full zone.http://dlvr.it/TMlsDb - WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Aug. 28, 2025
Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.http://dlvr.it/TMlsDQ - Neil Young confronts Donald Trump in new song Big Crime: ‘Don’t want soldiers on the streets’
Veteran rocker characterises US administration as fascistic in song recorded at Chicago sound check Neil Young has released a new song lambasting Donald Trump, entitled Big Crime. The Canadian-American rocker has long been a critic of the US president, suing him (but later dropping the lawsuit) over the use of his songs at campaign rallies… Read more: Neil Young confronts Donald Trump in new song Big Crime: ‘Don’t want soldiers on the streets’ - N.B. premier faces legal and political pressure in lieutenant-governor case
The provincial government is arguing to the Supreme Court of Canada that the Constitution does not require New Brunswick’s lieutenant-governor to be bilingual.http://dlvr.it/TMlm3x - International student at Western ‘completely stuck’ waiting months for study permit amid new Canadian rules
An international graduate student is frustrated and says his future is in limbo as he waits to get a study permit he applied for in May to start a master’s program at Western University in London, Ont. He’s not alone, due to delays in processing times from Immigration Canada, which has new rules for international… Read more: International student at Western ‘completely stuck’ waiting months for study permit amid new Canadian rules - Small businesses that relied on duty-free U.S. shipping wonder if they can survive without it
As of Friday, Canada’s small businesses can no longer ship small packages to the U.S. duty-free — and some online sellers are worried that their companies won’t survive the hit.http://dlvr.it/TMlkD6 - All systems go: Canada’s first commercial space launch to take off from St. Lawrence Friday
Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to become part of Canadian space history on Friday, when the first commercial rocket launch in the country takes off from near St. Lawrence.http://dlvr.it/TMlkB2 - Layoffs pile up at B.C. post-secondary schools after Ottawa places limits on international students
More faculty positions are being cut at post-secondary schools across the province, like Langara College and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, as a result of new government policies that limit international students.http://dlvr.it/TMlcLB - 1 dead, another arrested after police resolve shooting incident that led to neighbourhood lockdown
A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was found dead inside a home in the northwest neighbourhood of Rosedale after police say he shot at officers who tried to make an arrest.http://dlvr.it/TMlYDl - Handmaid’s Tale among more than 200 books to be pulled at Edmonton public schools
A list confirmed by CBC News shows titles like The Handmaid’s Tale and Brave New World are among books to be pulled. The development comes after a policy from Alberta’s education minister outlines new rules governing books in school libraries as of Oct. 1.http://dlvr.it/TMlWL5 - Saskatchewan Union of Nurses sounds alarm over staff shortages in maternity wards
SUN is sounding alarms over staff shortages and out-of-date equipment in maternity wards in both Regina and Saskatoon hospitals.http://dlvr.it/TMlPRJ - Canadian governments should regulate AI, 85% of Canadians say: poll
AI is being used by more and more Canadians, but while many say they’re comfortable using it, a majority say governments need to regulate it for safety.http://dlvr.it/TMlPRG - 20 homes destroyed by wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley
Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire destroys 20 homes in Annapolis Valley; officials say no lives lost as crews fight to contain the blaze.http://dlvr.it/TMlPR9 - Beach returned to First Nation after 170 years following Canada legal battle
Stretch of Lake Huron shore was promised to Saugeen people in 1854 treaty with crown but was wrongly omitted from map A stretch of beach will be returned to a First Nation in Canada 170 years after it was mistakenly omitted from its reserve. The sandy sliver of land measures less than two miles long,… Read more: Beach returned to First Nation after 170 years following Canada legal battle - Experience Reimagined: Rotana Unveils AI-Driven, Mobile-First Booking Journey
Rotana, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, has launched its fully reimagined rotana.com, elevating the guest booking experience through AI-driven journeys and mobile-first design. This transformation is part of Rotana’s broader digital strategy aimed at strengthening direct booking channels and deepening guest engagement through data-driven insight.http://dlvr.it/TMlMW1 - Amara Hotels & Resorts Introduces Neighbourhood Experiences in Singapore and Bangkok
Amara Hotels & Resorts introduces a refreshed slate of local experiences across its three properties in the region, Amara Singapore, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa, and Amara Bangkok. These curated programmes are designed to reintroduce guests to the rich textures and authentic spirit of their surrounding neighbourhoods.http://dlvr.it/TMlMVj - Zellers returns — again — this time starting in Edmonton
A new incarnation of Zellers is set to open in Edmonton’s Londonderry Mall, after the defunct Hudson’s Bay Company transferred the discount retailer’s brand trademarks to the owner of Fairweather and International Clothiers, according to federal registries.http://dlvr.it/TMlM6J - Billions to flow to provinces as part of historic tobacco settlement
Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday.http://dlvr.it/TMlKgb - Hudson’s Bay battle over sale of leases to B.C. billionaire underway at Toronto court
A showdown between Hudson’s Bay and a group of landlords opposing the retailer’s push to sell about two dozen of its leases to a B.C. billionaire got underway in court today. The battle has been simmering ever since the Bay announced in May that it had selected Ruby Liu to buy 28 of its leases. http://dlvr.it/TMlKB5 - Iconic Stratford, Ont., swans go rogue from Avon River prompting city-wide search
The City of Stratford is asking residents for help finding five of six swans that went missing from the Avon River. Crews and residents first noticed the swans were gone last week.http://dlvr.it/TMlHgN - 20 homes destroyed in Annapolis County, N.S., wildfire
The Nova Scotia government has confirmed 20 homes were destroyed last weekend in the Annapolis County wildfire.http://dlvr.it/TMlH0V - Yes, a driver crashed into an Ontario drive test centre. Here’s what happened
It was the crash that launched a thousand quips — and yes, it really happened. A driver collided with a driver examination centre in southwestern Ontario.http://dlvr.it/TMlGJY - Western University professor and his students launching a tennis ball-sized camera into the stratosphere
Students from London’s Western University are in northern Ontario this week to launch an infrared camera the size of the tennis ball into the Earth’s stratosphere.http://dlvr.it/TMlG90 - Convoy figure seeking U.S. asylum wanted on Canada-wide warrant
A key figure in the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” who’s seeking asylum in the United States is being sought on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to appear in court in Ottawa to face criminal charges for his role in the protest.http://dlvr.it/TMlG2W - Calgarian who ran $150-million ‘classic Ponzi scheme’ ordered to pay $8.8 million in penalties
Craig Michael Thompson has been convicted of securities fraud and ordered to pay $8.8 million in penalties and costs by the Alberta Securities Commission.http://dlvr.it/TMlFqx - Union vows to fight ‘devastating’ closure of plant that bottles Crown Royal whisky
The Diageo plant in Amherstburg will be closing in the new year, as part of what the company called an effort to “increase efficiency.”http://dlvr.it/TMlFRQ - Sinkhole closes east end intersection in Toronto
A large sinkhole has closed an east end intersection in Toronto and flooded at least two basements following a water main break late Wednesday night, the city says.http://dlvr.it/TMlCXP - Alberta now on track for even bigger budget deficit, now at $6.5B
Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year’s projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1.3 billion, and will now finish at $6.5 billion in the red when the fiscal year ends next spring.http://dlvr.it/TMl80w - Former political leaders, bureaucrats slam Churchill Falls MOU, calling it a ‘giveaway’
A group of former politicians and bureaucrats are calling for the Churchill Falls MOU to be scrapped and started over, alleging the terms don’t favour Newfoundland and Labrador.http://dlvr.it/TMl6Vk - Canadians caught in crossfire as U.S. customs searches of electronic devices rise at borders
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports a sharp rise in electronic device searches at crossings, raising concerns about privacy, discrimination and harsher scrutiny of Canadians. “There’s a lot of fear going into the United States,” a Toronto-based immigration lawyer says.http://dlvr.it/TMl66b - Alberta Next Panel hears cheers for deportation, separation in Lloydminster
Loud cheers for mass deportations and Alberta separation were the peaks of an otherwise tame and quiet town hall for Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next Panel in Lloydminster.http://dlvr.it/TMl5Ny - Quebec plans to table bill to ban praying in public
The Quebec government intends to present a bill banning prayer in public. Jean-François Roberge, the minister responsible for state laicity, said Thursday that the “proliferation of street prayer is a serious and sensitive issue.”http://dlvr.it/TMl4fc - 12 people taken to hospital after boat collision on Okanagan Lake
A dozen people were taken to hospital after two boats collided on Okanagan Lake near the William R. Bennett Bridge in Kelowna Wednesday night, according to B.C. Emergency Health Services.http://dlvr.it/TMl3yj - Taylor Swift’s romantic travails were the soundtrack to mine. What does her engagement mean for fans’ love lives? | Hollie Richardson
The singer’s breakups were anthems for emotionally bruised youth. Now she’s happy, I look forward to hearing yet more poundingly relatable lyrics – based on real, lasting love • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement on social media Taylor Swift wrote today’s headlines when she was only 17 with her country hit Love Story:… Read more: Taylor Swift’s romantic travails were the soundtrack to mine. What does her engagement mean for fans’ love lives? | Hollie Richardson - Ford recalls more than 52,500 vehicles in Canada over break fluid leak
Ford Motor is recalling 52,547 vehicles in Canada and nearly 500,000 vehicles in the U.S over a brake fluid leak issue, the company confirmed on Thursday.http://dlvr.it/TMkxKM - More than a third of B.C. youth turning to gambling, gaming with money: report
The report shows 34 per cent of youth respondents said they have engaged in at least one of eight gambling or gaming activities for money, such as buying in-game items and betting on sports, in-person or online.http://dlvr.it/TMkwnk - Hundreds of Manitoba students displaced by wildfires expected to start new school year far away from home
Schools in Brandon and Winnipeg are making room in their classrooms for hundreds of children displaced by wildfires who won’t be back home for the first bell of the fall term.http://dlvr.it/TMktVk - Hundreds of Manitoba students displaced by wildfires expected to start new school year far away from home
Schools in Brandon and Winnipeg are making room in their classrooms for hundreds of children displaced by wildfires who won’t be back home for the first bell of the fall term.http://dlvr.it/TMktVk - With the highest opioid death rate in Ontario, Thunder Bay remembers those lost to overdoses
Thunder Bay, Ont., has the highest opioid-related death rate in the province. Ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday, here’s how people in the northwestern Ontario city are marking the event, as they share stories of personal losses as well as hopes for more resources to address the crisis.http://dlvr.it/TMkqxx - ‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban
ICYMI: Two such groups claim they persuaded Alberta to institute sweeping public school book ban Socially conservative “parents’ rights” groups that have emerged as powerfully political lobbying groups in the US are quickly gaining ground in Canada, academics and free speech advocates say, after two such groups claimed they had persuaded Alberta to institute a… Read more: ‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban - Canadian deported from U.S. after admitting to drone spying at Trump Space Force base
A man told U.S. agents he flew his drone to record the beauty of Florida nature, sunrises and cruise ships. Federal agents found photos and videos of classified Space Force sites.http://dlvr.it/TMkpfs - Edmonton businesses enjoy boost from Taylor Swift popularity
Edmonton businesses are feeling the ‘Swifty’ boost. From local record stores, to sports team and bars hosting a themed night, Taylor Swift fans keep flocking in.http://dlvr.it/TMkpfd - Marda Loop business frustrated over repeated work by City of Calgary
Construction is slated to begin on 22 Street S.W. in Marda Loop, but a nearby business says crews had already worked on the same street last year.http://dlvr.it/TMkpdd - Shoppers endure massive crowds for Aritzia warehouse sale in Vancouver
Thousands of people stood in line for hours — some even waiting overnight — for a clothing sale in Vancouver this week, in what one consumer expert says is a reflection of clever marketing and the cost-of-living crisis.http://dlvr.it/TMkkWp - Jury calls for better training, oversight after inquest into death of teen who died in Sask. government care
A coroner’s jury has delivered its findings after three days of testimony into the death of 14-year-old Brandon Schafer-Kovacs. The teen died in the care of the Ministry of Social Services while living in a Saskatoon group home. http://dlvr.it/TMkjl9 - Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory
An independent committee’s 50 recommendations to Quebec are drawing criticism from some community leaders such as Farida Mohamed, who said the rights and economic freedom of Muslim women would be violated.http://dlvr.it/TMkjZC - ‘Gut check’ summer sparks fire safety concerns for Thousand Islands cottagers
After a summer that’s seen several island fires and one cottage burn to the ground, a program from Leeds 1000 Islands Fire Service that teaches residents how to use portable pumps is seeing a surge in interest.http://dlvr.it/TMkjYy - ‘No reasonable grounds’ to charge Winnipeg officer who shot and killed international student: Alberta watchdog
Nearly two years after a 19-year-old Nigerian international student was shot and killed by a Winnipeg police officer during a mental health crisis, Alberta’s police watchdog says there are “no reasonable grounds” to charge the officer with a criminal offence.http://dlvr.it/TMkjWY - Korean firm promises speedy delivery as Canada narrows field for submarine contract
http://dlvr.it/TMkdH7 - Wildfires are reversing Canada’s progress on improving air quality
A new report released today found that, while globally air pollution levels were somewhat flat, Canada experienced its worst pollution since 1998, with more than half of Canadians breathing air that surpassed our national standard.http://dlvr.it/TMkc4C - He paid triple the going rate for solar panels. Now he warns people to research door-to-door contracts
Jay Hector’s introduction to solar panels began with a knock on the door of his Calgary home — and ended with an oversized bill when he learned he’d paid more than triple the going rate. He’s warning people to do their research, even as industry insiders say “high-pressure” sales tactics are a challenge facing the sector.http://dlvr.it/TMkc44 - She died of septic shock after childbirth. Her family says faster treatment could’ve saved her
In June, a 40-year-old mother died days after giving birth. Her family believes medical staff at Mississauga’s Credit Valley Hospital didn’t act quickly enough when she first presented signs of sepsis.http://dlvr.it/TMkc3t - Korean firm promises speedy delivery as Canada narrows field for submarine contract
Competition to build Canada’s new fleet of submarines kicked up a notch Wednesday with the South Korean bidder reiterating its pledge to deliver more boats faster than its German rival.http://dlvr.it/TMkc24 - Orcas put on ‘quite the show’ for B.C. boaters in Howe Sound
A group of orcas thrilled a party of friends on the waters of Howe Sound in B.C.http://dlvr.it/TMkZkk - No rush on new crude oil pipelines, Trans Mountain chief executive says
Mark Maki said there should be ample pipeline space to get Canadian crude oil to market until at least 2030, without the need for a new project.http://dlvr.it/TMkT6Q - Intruder in Lindsay, Ont., break-in used a crossbow, court documents say
The Lindsay, Ont., man charged in an early-morning break-in last week wielded a crossbow in the incident and was out on probation at the time, according to court documents filed Wednesday.http://dlvr.it/TMkLWX - Couple expecting baby loses home in N.S. wildfire
Meghan Yelland and Michael Zeaman are about to welcome a new baby and had just set up a nursery in their home when they received the devastating news.http://dlvr.it/TMkKfJ - Couple expecting baby loses home in N.S. wildfire
Meghan Yelland and Michael Zeaman are about to welcome a new baby and had just set up a nursery in their home when they received the devastating news.http://dlvr.it/TMkKfJ - Couple expecting baby loses home in N.S. wildfire
Meghan Yelland and Michael Zeaman are about to welcome a new baby and had just set up a nursery in their home when they received the devastating news.http://dlvr.it/TMkKfJ - Couple expecting baby loses home in N.S. wildfire
Meghan Yelland and Michael Zeaman are about to welcome a new baby and had just set up a nursery in their home when they received the devastating news.http://dlvr.it/TMkKfJ - Two boaters missing after canoe capsized on Upper Kananaskis Lake
A man and a woman, both in their 30s, are missing after police were called to respond to an overturned canoe in Kananaskis Country, Alta., on Tuesday.http://dlvr.it/TMkKF8 - Discover the Best “Bleisure” Destinations in Latin America
Latin America has become an increasingly attractive destination for travelers seeking to combine business with leisure—a growing trend known as bleisure. With its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and expanding infrastructure for meetings and events, many cities in the region offer the perfect balance between productivity and relaxation. Marriott International, with its diverse portfolio of hotels… Read more: Discover the Best “Bleisure” Destinations in Latin America - Hyatt Place Whitehorse Opens Its Doors in Canada’s Yukon
The Yukon’s capital city, Whitehorse, welcomes a striking new addition with the opening of Hyatt Place Whitehorse, the brand’s first property in Canada’s North and only the second purpose-built hotel to open in Whitehorse in more than 50 years. Whitehorse is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, culture vultures, culinary aficionados and history buffs. Known as… Read more: Hyatt Place Whitehorse Opens Its Doors in Canada’s Yukon - McDavid, Crosby lead Canada’s prep for 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament
Connor McDavid felt what it meant to be an Olympian as he looked around at Canada’s broader hockey team. The Edmonton Oilers’ captain was among 92 NHL, women’s and Para hockey players summoned to a three-day orientation camp in Calgary to prepare for 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy.http://dlvr.it/TMkJM5 - Blockbuster Canadian romance author Carley Fortune announces 5th novel
Canadian romance author Carley Fortune has announced that her fifth novel, Our Perfect Storm, will be published on May 5, 2026.http://dlvr.it/TMkHCr - Manitoba premier didn’t break conflict of interest laws by taking chartered planes to Grey Cup: ethics commissioner
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew did not violate provincial conflict of interest laws when he took planes chartered by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to the Grey Cup in 2023 and 2024, the province’s ethics commissioner found Wednesday.http://dlvr.it/TMkG0B - 2 ministers, fentanyl czar discuss strengthened ‘collaboration’ with U.S. attorney general at D.C. meeting
The federal Justice Department says Justice Minister Sean Fraser, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Canada’s fentanyl czar, Kevin Brosseau, held a “productive first meeting” with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in Washington on Wednesday afternoon.http://dlvr.it/TMkBHt - Man dies at Prince Rupert Summer Carnival, RCMP say
RCMP say a man has died after being found unconscious at the Prince Rupert Summer Carnival Tuesday night.http://dlvr.it/TMk96l - ‘We’re in a war zone’: On patrol with security in a First Nation gripped by tensions
CBC News accompanied Kanesatake Perimeter Security for a closer look at a team some refer to as the “last line of defence” in a First Nation territory west of Montreal that has no local police force, but faced increased incidents such as arson and vehicle accidents over the past three years.http://dlvr.it/TMk8j8 - ‘We’re in a war zone’: On patrol with security in a First Nation gripped by tensions
CBC News accompanied Kanesatake Perimeter Security for a closer look at a team some refer to as the “last line of defence” in a First Nation territory west of Montreal that has no local police force, but faced increased incidents such as arson and vehicle accidents over the past three years.http://dlvr.it/TMk8j8 - N.S. shot-put star stripped of 2nd Diamond League Trophy after winning throw disqualified
Canadian shot put star Sarah Mitton was stripped of her Diamond League Final victory on Wednesday following a successful protest of her winning throw. The Brooklyn, N.S., native’s second attempt measured 20.67 metres, but was later ruled a disqualified attempt.http://dlvr.it/TMk7gK - Politicians among friends and family attending Gail Shea’s funeral in Tignish, P.E.I.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper and current federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre were among the mourners expected in Tignish Wednesday for the funeral of former Egmont MP Gail Shea. http://dlvr.it/TMk7GC - Toronto officer pleads guilty to assault, careless use of firearm in shooting that left man seriously injured
Const. Andrew Davis was charged in 2023 after shooting Devon Fowlin, who was carrying a knife in a Toronto park at the time. Davis entered a guilty plea to an Ontario court Wednesday.http://dlvr.it/TMk76w - Google refusing to comply with privacy commissioner’s ‘right to be forgotten’ decision
Canada’s privacy commissioner says individuals have the right to have some information de-listed from search engine results but Google is refusing to comply.http://dlvr.it/TMk6hK
