A Canadian who confessed to plotting terrorist attacks in New York City for the so-called Islamic State was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years’ imprisonment. U.S. prosecutors had asked for a life sentence for Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, who pleaded guilty to working with ISIS to attack Times Square and the New York subway system. The defence, […]
‘Tis the season for the Habs to either live or die. Every season it’s the same script during the holidays. The Habs either flourish during Christmas on the road or they falter. In this two weeks, we usually learn whether the Montreal Canadiens are for real or not. This season’s run is as difficult as […]
For many people, the holidays can be a joyful time to gather with family and friends for dinner. But for some, holiday gatherings are not always an inclusive or welcoming place. This year, Fierté Simcoe Pride, and the Gilbert Centre are hoping to help fix that by hosting an inclusive community feast to provide members […]
Residents in the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury who chose to pay their parking fines with toy donations have raised more than $3,000 in toys for children in need. For the first time this year, anyone who received a ticket for parking on the street in Bradford West Gwillimbury during the winter overnight ban between Dec. […]
Executive director and CEO Gregory Burke is resigning from Remai Modern in Saskatoon. The museum of modern and contemporary art announced Wednesday Burke will return to his home country of New Zealand, where he has been appointed director of the Auckland Art Gallery. Related Winning mural of Saskatoon Community Youth Arts contest now on display […]
Get ready for an increase to your water bill in the new year. Hamilton’s 2019 Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate Budget has been approved. During Tuesday’s meeting, city council agreed to a combined rate increase of 4.66 per cent, effective Jan. 1, 2019. That represents an increase of just over $32 annually for the average […]
A poll released Wednesday finds Quebecers prefer oil imported from Western Canada. This comes in the midst of a dispute between Quebec and Alberta — Premier François Legault put the kibosh on any future pipelines through Quebec, while Alberta is desperate to get its product to market. However, this Leger poll for the Montreal Economic Institute suggests […]
Red Deer Lake United Church has unveiled a new nativity scene that includes a unique variety of characters gathered in the manger. The minister at the southwest Calgary church said it’s all about contemporizing some of the traditional imagery. “I really wanted to come up with a nativity scene that could shock and provoke people […]
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau says he’s confident he’ll win re-election next fall by sticking to a positive, thoughtful approach to difficult issues, in contrast to the Conservatives whom he accuses of resorting to bumper sticker slogans that prey on voters’ fears and prejudices. Although recent provincial elections suggest Canada is not immune to the anti-immigrant […]
For 23 years, Frank and Barb Badger haven’t eaten at their kitchen table. It’s simply too difficult, the silence too deafening for the pair after they went from a happy, healthy, lively household with three children, to none. “I didn’t know the creator wasn’t only going to take one, but all of my kids,” Barb […]