The Alberta government’s plan to add Canadian citizenship markers to provincial driver’s licences has been met with skepticism by some legal and immigration experts, who worry the measure is a “disproportionate” solution that the province might have a hard time justifying. Meanwhile, the minister in charge of the change, Dale Nally, said Tuesday that “because we live…
The Indianapolis Colts won their second game of the NFL season Sunday — their first 2-0 start since 2009 — but that’s not the only reason the internet is abuzz about the team. Because as exciting as their run might be for fans, it’s the Colts’ CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon that has people talking right now….
Summer may be coming to an end in the Okanagan, but the drought that came with it is still going strong — and according to local experts, it’s not going away anytime soon. “We’re in Drought Level 3 because we’re experiencing warm waters and lower-than-normal stream flows,” said Sandra Shira, a water scientist for the…
Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch says he has decided on a medically assisted death after being diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Source link
Spanish authorities say more than 100,000 people took part in the latest pro-Palestinian protests that interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut short the Grand Tour event on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions. The central government’s representative for the Madrid region said that authorities estimated more than 100,000…
The Ontario Liberals will look to hold their third leadership race since 2020, following a resignation announcement by Bonnie Crombie, who received a weak show of support at the party’s annual general meeting. Crombie, who won the party’s last leadership race in late 2023, said in a statement that she believes it is the best…
The Montreal Legacy dance troupe worries that traditional Chinese culture is slowly dying and it has launched a series of classes to teach the ancient Chinese lion dance to the next generation. Source link
Esther Okoronkwo and Kaylee Hunter each scored twice and AFC Toronto piled up six second-half goals in a 7-0 thumping of the visiting Vancouver Rise on Saturday in Northern Super League soccer action. Kaela Hansen, Sarah Stratigakis and Jade Kovacevic also scored for Toronto (13-6-2), which opened up a nine-point lead over Vancouver and Montreal…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in Toronto as a coalition of organizations came together for a march Saturday. Organizers said the gathering was a chance to send a strong message to upper levels of government and communities to take action. “To…
The Canadian Country Music Association got its annual award show underway Saturday by handing out the trophy for breakthrough performer of the year to former American Idol contestant Cameron Whitcomb. It was the first nomination for Whitcomb, who hails from Nanaimo, B.C. It follows the release of his track Quitter, a gritty, foot-stomping anthem that croons to…
