Zebra Centre welcomes dogs Moose and Zeppelin: ‘These guys were born to do this’
Two very good boys have been added to the Zebra Child and Youth Advocacy Centre’s facility dog program. Moose and Zeppelin joined the team two months ago — each is…
Letters to the Editor, Jan. 31, 2025
RIELLY’S BAD NUMBERS Recommended Videos Simple question: Is Maple Leaf management not aware of Morgan Rielly’s terrible numbers i.e. plus/minus? Yet they play him during last minutes when they need…
Former radio broadcaster Shawn ‘Simmer’ Simpson passes away at 56
Ottawa media personality Shawn Simpson has passed away. The cause of death was not immediately known, but the former goalie, hockey executive and broadcaster battled mental health issues. “Simmer,” as…
Saskatchewan patients share the good and bad of emergency room care
All across Canada, emergency rooms are reaching overcapacity on a nearly weekly basis. In Saskatchewan, the situation is no different as people prepare to spend hours in the ER waiting…
Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting
Alberta’s government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction. Ray Reshke, executive director of the Edmonton-based Problem Gambling Resources Network,…
B.C. tree fruit growers can access $5M climate resiliency program
Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many…
B.C.’s new lieutenant-governor sworn in
Premier David Eby has introduced British Columbia’s new lieutenant-governor, saying Wendy Cocchia’s lifelong leadership and dedication to community service sets an example for everyone. Cocchia, a longtime businesswoman and philanthropist,…
Victor Wembanyama is an All-Star, 1 of 6 1st-time selections
NBA coaches are obviously convinced: Victor Wembanyama is one of the league’s very best players. The San Antonio star and reigning rookie of the year is an All-Star for the…
UFC head Dana White criticizes fighter Bryce Mitchell’s praise of Hitler and other comments
UFC President and CEO Dana White criticized Bryce Mitchell for making antisemitic and homophobic comments on a podcast during which the featherweight also praised Adolf Hitler and denied the Holocaust.…
Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80
John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos…