How much are Canadians planning to drop on holiday spending this year? It depends on who you ask, of course. But it also depends on where you ask. A recent survey done by Leger for the Retail Council of Canada (RCC) shows consumers plan to spend $675 on average on everything from gifts to travel to food […]
University students braved the freezing cold temperatures over the weekend to complete a campaign they’ve been working on for over a month. Indigenous students from the University of Manitoba were at the corner of Main Street and Dufferin Avenue on Sunday afternoon handing out jackets, gloves, hygiene supplies and more to those in need. Sunday […]
The principal of a prestigious private boys’ school at the centre of a criminal investigation said Sunday he held off on promptly informing police about an alleged sexual assault involving students on campus because the victim hadn’t yet told his family about the incident. Greg Reeves, the principal of St. Michael’s College School, said he […]
Bridge City Bicycle Co-op knows it’s good to receive and even better to give so the group is accepting donations of used bikes and giving away free kids’ bikes for the holidays. “We know that Christmas is coming so we are doing a kids’ bike giveaway. [We are looking for] anyone who is interested in […]
For David Wunsch, coming back to the ski hill where his nine-year-old daughter died never gets any easier. “It’s difficult at times, but we get here and we know that Abby and her spirit [are] fully entrenched in the ski hill. It’s a place where I can connect with her and know that she’s around […]
Two puppies rescued from a meat farm in South Korea are looking for forever homes in Calgary. Related Terrified dogs rescued from Korean dog meat farm recovering in Montreal shelter Canadian Olympic star Meagan Duhamel lends voice to calls for end to dog meat trade The dogs were born and raised for meat but with […]
The 35-year-old middle school science teacher was working on his handgun at his home an hour north of Albany when something incomprehensible happened: A bullet discharged, striking his wife. Ashley Rosenbrock, 34, was rushed to a hospital in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where she died on Thursday. By Saturday, the New York State Police had completed […]
An elderly Canadian woman was killed when a Fly Jamaica aircraft skidded off the runway after a hydraulics failure on Nov. 9 in Guyana, Georgetown, Global Affairs has confirmed to Global News. “Our thoughts and sympathies are with the loved ones of the Canadian citizen who passed away in Guyana,” the statement said. “Consular officials are […]
A rotating Canada Post strike made its way to Edmonton for the third time this weekend. Local letter carriers, plant workers and members of CUPW Edmonton 730 stood outside the northwest Edmonton Canada Post processing centre, hoping to rally public support. “There’s been a lot of support coming through,” said Nancy Dodsworth, president of CUPW […]
President Donald Trump has not committed to a previous pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly for the remainder of his term, part of widespread speculation about staffing changes that could soon sweep through his administration. Mr Trump, in a wide-ranging interview that aired on Fox News Sunday, praised Mr Kelly’s work ethic and […]