Descrease article font size Increase article font size Multiple business owners could only look on as fire crews responded to a possible explosion that rocked a Coquitlam, B.C., strip mall Sunday morning. Police and firefighters were called to a plaza located at 341 North Rd., in Coquitlam around 6:30 a.m., and found thick black smoke…
The Halifax airport was closed for about 90 minutes Saturday night after a plane arriving from St. John’s experienced a problem landing, which saw the plane skid down the runway and part of it catch fire. Passenger Nikki Valentine, who spoke with CBC from a hangar where many of those aboard the flight were taken,…
A musical montage looking back at the top moments from the past year. Source link
Walking soccer is allowing people in Saskatoon to enjoy the sport at a slower and less intense pace. “It’s a great game for retired people, but it’s also a very good game for people that have been injured and want to come back slowly,” organizer and player David Taylor said. Although it’s slower, that doesn’t…
Andre De Grasse watched Aaron Brown explode out of the blocks and round the corner with blazing speed. Brown passed the baton to Jerome Blake, who sprinted down Lane 9 before Brendon Rodney kept the pace as he charged toward Canada’s anchor at Stade de France. “I’ve never seen those three guys ever run like…
A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press male athlete of the award in 2024. Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg earned the honour for his golden performance at the Paris Olympics. He is Canada’s first Olympic champion in the event and earned the country’s first hammer throw medal since 1912. Katzberg…
A ceremonial sword that belonged to a New Brunswick doctor who served in the American Civil War has found its way back home, where it will be on display at the Loyalist House museum in Saint John, starting this summer. Troy Middleton, vice-president of Loyalist House, said he was excited to have Dr. John F….
This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars — things her three young daughters had handy after the family lost their home in summer’s devastating wildfire in Jasper, Alta. “I have the most wonderful tree on the planet,”…
No explanation required was the consensus among voters for The Canadian Press award for 2024 female athlete of the year. During the month before her 18th birthday, Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games, winter or summer, with a silver medal thrown in for good measure….
Many stores are offering Boxing Day and Boxing Week deals. Shoppers in Saskatoon were out early to take advantage of the sales Thursday. Source link
