Where is the rightful birthplace of hockey? Depends who you ask
The first organized game was played in Montreal back in 1875. But people in Délı̨nę, N.W.T., Windsor, NS., and Quebec City have different opinions. Source link
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Famous Canadian author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats
World-famous Canadian murder mystery writer Louise Penny has cancelled a U.S. tour for her latest book, citing President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of a trade war against Canada and annexation. Penny announced the move on social media, saying it was “a painful decision” because of the many friends and professional acquaintances she’d made in the…
91-year-old veteran says he was denied right to vote in Ontario’s election, despite having proper ID
At 91-years-old, veteran Charles Parent says he’s voted in every single Ontario election, even casting a ballot from overseas while serving in Europe. But this winter snap election marked a first for him. Parent says he was denied his right to vote despite bringing proper ID to his polling station in the riding of Bay…
All Senate vacancies now filled as Trudeau makes 5 new appointments – National
By Catherine Morrison The Canadian Press Posted March 7, 2025 6:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size With just days to go until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves federal politics, his office says five new appointments have now filled all the vacancies in the 105-seat Senate. The Prime Minister’s…
Six Nations man and partner killed in Buffalo, shocking 2SLGBTQ+ groups and Ontario friends and family
A Six Nations man killed in Buffalo, N.Y., this week in a double homicide is being remembered as “an amazing artist” whose death marks “a terrible loss” for the arts as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Jordan Celotto, 37, and his partner, Michael (Mickey) Harmon, 40, were found dead in their Allentown residence on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m….
Overdoses in Saskatoon are taking a toll on city’s first responders – Saskatoon
For Saskatoon’s first responders, overdose calls are just a part of the job. But amidst a spike in occurrences, those on the front lines are beginning to feel the effects of so much trauma. “It’s a toll on their on their mental health. It’s a toll on our apparatus. It’s a toll on the equipment…
Buying Canadian at the supermarket? It’s more complicated than you think
The trade war triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has been inspiring patriotic stances among customers at Canadian grocery stores, but buying only domestic products isn’t as simple as looking for a maple leaf. Jim Kreski of Windsor, Ont., learned that during a recent visit to a FreshCo location. “I happened to pick up a can of soup and…
YWCA Saskatoon hosts International Women’s Day luncheon to discuss homelessness
By Nicole Healey Global News Posted March 5, 2025 6:09 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size To mark International Women’s Day, YWCA Saskatoon hosted an Empow-HER luncheon, bringing together inspirational women to talk about important issues in Saskatchewan. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the…
Call-centre crypto scammers unmasked as data leak exposes their schemes
Marcel Deschamps was on the edge of despair. The factory foreman from Alexandria, Ont., a small community between Ottawa and Montreal, had lost his savings in a crypto investment scam. He had reported it to the Ontario Provincial Police, but investigators hit a wall. Beset by suicidal thoughts, Deschamps clung to the hope that someone…
Lumber tariffs could have severe impact on B.C.’s softwood industry
B.C.’s softwood lumber industry is attempting to come to terms with the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary anti-dumping rate of 20.07 per cent, up from 7.66 per cent set three years ago, which is in addition to countervailing duties of 6.74 per cent. That…