A piece of public art in progress is hard to miss If you’ve been to the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market recently.Visual Arts students from UBC Okanagan have been painting a giant mural at the farmers’ market’s new home in the Landmark District.“We’ve chosen a very nice, subtle bl…
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Westmount elementary teacher strives to be the difference every day
Elementary school teacher Alexandra Zorbas returned to the school she attended as a child and is one of the most beloved instructors at Westmount Park Elementary School.
New study says half of Saskatoon hospital beds are unused
Data in a new study from the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) shows nearly half of the beds in Saskatoon hospitals are going unused.
‘All hands on deck situation’: City of Calgary declares state of local emergency over water main break
The City of Calgary declared a local state of emergency Saturday morning in response to the latest developments’s in a major water main break that is impacting the city.
Montreal Alouettes hold on for 23-20 victory over Edmonton Elks
The Montreal Alouettes have picked up where they left off last season. Walter Fletcher scored a pair of long touchdowns and the Alouettes continued to look solid to start their Grey Cup title defence, emerging with a 23-20 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday.
Gathering commemorates 17 lives lost in western Manitoba bus crash a year ago
A ceremony is set for this afternoon to remember 17 people who died in a bus crash in western Manitoba.
REM test runs to begin Monday to Deux-Montagnes
The REM is taking another step toward expansion next week by testing the light-rail lines to Montreal’s North Shore.
Venomous joro spider not likely to fly to Quebec, but brilliant invasive lanternfly is coming
Recent concern about a flying, yellow, invasive spider the size of a human hand entering Quebec is unfounded, according to experts in the field, while a brilliant, spotted insect is much greater concern.
Alberta LGBTQ2 advocates raise concerns after trans youths denied gender-affirming care
Advocates are raising concerns after trans youth are being denied gender-affirming care due to fears of repercussions from the Alberta government’s proposed parental rights policy.
Man who randomly stabbed Mexican tourist at Tim Hortons back living in Vancouver
David Morin, 30, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced to three years in prison in June 2022.
