The Goods from Vessel Liquor Since opening doors in December 2015, Vessel has become Victoria’s hub for all things wine, beer, spirits, cider, and the conversation and culture surrounding them. Our locally-owned, independent company was built around supporting authentic products and producers, from our BC backyard and from around the globe. Awarded Best Liquor Store […]
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2 Canadians face 36 charges following months-long human trafficking investigation
A Brampton resident is one of the two people facing dozens of human trafficking charges following a 10-month-long investigation that started in eastern Ontario.
Whooping cough cases surging in Quebec: public health
Cases of whooping cough are surging in Quebec, and the number of cases during the current outbreak is much higher than the few hundred seen in the average year.
Health Canada orders provinces to destroy old vaccines, health ministries in lurch with new batch expected in October
Ontario has been directed to withdraw and destroy all remaining supplies of last year’s COVID-19 vaccines while it awaits delivery of an updated shot, which is only expected to arrive in October, the health ministry confirms.
Wildfire smoke from Saskatchewan sparks special air quality statement in Manitoba
Much of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg, is under a special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke from Saskatchewan.
3 downtown Calgary buildings to be knocked down to build affordable housing
The City of Calgary has moved ahead with a plan to demolish three downtown buildings to make way for some much-needed affordable housing.
Calgary moves goalposts for water usage, residents still push past limits
Crews are still working 24 hours a day to repair issues along Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main and, after consistently pushing past the limit on water use for day, officials moved the mark.
Ford rules out Ontario election in 2024, but could call an early election in 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford ruled out calling an early election this year, but left the door open on Tuesday to calling one in 2025.
Resident questions Burnaby refinery’s internal investigation
A Vancouver man is questioning the findings from a Burnaby refinery’s investigation, and wondering why a third-party didn’t do the probe.
Long-serving Black leader Dr. Clarence Bayne has died at 91
A longstanding leader in Montreal’s Black community, Dr. Clarence Bayne, has died at 91.
