Recent shark sightings off Nova Scotia beaches are causing some concern among beach-goers, with some calling for new monitoring measures as officials stress existing safety precautions. Several Nova Scotia beaches have been temporarily closed following shark sightings in recent years. Martinique Beach was shut down for several hours in July after a reported sighting, while…
By Russ Hobson World Information Posted August 20, 2026 9:40 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement Winnipeg’s Braxton Kuntz is on the leaderboard on the PGA Tour Americas Manitoba Open. Kuntz is in a seven-way tie for second place following the opening spherical on the Elmhurst Golf and Nation…
Summerland, B.C., is trying to get back on its feet after the Bald Range wildfire, but for some local businesses, the disruption is far from over. Aviana FerlizzaEmployee, Zias Stonehouse RestaurantandShannon FerlizzaCo Owner, Zias Stonehouse Restaurantwork hard to try and get their restaurant back open after the Bald Range fire. Cohan Sassaman An ongoing water…
MONTREAL – The Ottawa Redblacks are still searching for their first win, and now sit in some very lonely company. Ottawa suffered its 10th straight loss to open the season Thursday night, dropping an ugly 46-16 decision to the league-leading Montreal Alouettes before 22,482 at Molson Stadium. Davis Alexander threw for 260 passing yards and…
The sounds of laughter, jazz and gospel music pumped through a modest church in Montreal’s Little Burgundy neighbourhood on Thursday as mourners gathered for the funeral of legendary jazz pianist Oliver Jones. The tears were flowing as family and friends shared stories about a generous, talented and humble man. “I am mourning an angel,” said his…
A Quebec coroner is urging Montreal police to review its restraint and use of force practices following the 2025 death of a 29-year-old man. According to Géhane Kamel’s report dated Aug. 12, police use of a hog-tie restraint technique likely contributed to the death of Abisay Cruz. Kamel determined Cruz had toxic levels of cocaine in…
Calgary’s tech industry is on a hot streak. A new report from the CBRE Group shows that the sector grew by 56 per cent, adding 28,900 jobs. “In Alberta and in Calgary, specifically, there’s a lot of tech that’s based on kind of our natural resources and traditional industries,” explained Jen Lussier, CEO of Platform…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew isn’t committing to returning American alcohol to Manitoba shelves, in response to an ask from Prime Minister Mark Carney as Canadian and American officials close in on a trade deal. Kinew saying he’s open to the idea if it will help secure a…
Few details are available at this time, but the City of Prince George said that Fire and Rescue Services are currently responding to a “serious motor vehicle incident.” Source link
The B.C. government says Domtar is permanently closing its Howe Sound pulp mill, which the company says has 350 workers. In a statement, Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, said this decision of an “indefinite curtailment” is immensely difficult for the community and its workers. “These are not just jobs, these are livelihoods that have supported…
