The goods from Viff Centre The VIFF Centre closes for some exciting upgrades to their main theatre from June 24 until mid-August – so make sure to stop by before then for some quality cinema time. This month’s roster includes a celebration of a legendary Vancouver architect, a guest-curated showcase of Indigenous stories, a unique […]
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Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s last ship found off Labrador’s north coast
The wreck of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final ship has been discovered off Labrador’s south coast, says a Royal Canadian Geographical Society-led expedition.
Wildfire near winery in Lake Country now under control
UPDATE 5:45 a.m.The fire that started late Tuesday near Pow Road is now listed as under control.The BC Wildfire Service says it remains at under a hectare is size and the fire is not projected to grow beyond its current boundaries. UPDATE 9:02 p.m.The BC Wildfire Service says a gra…
Can Ukraine peace summit achieve anything without Russia’s participation?
Moscow has said it won’t participate in Ukraine-led peace talks, and U.S. President Joe Biden isn’t attending. So what does the summit hope to accomplish?
West End tenants accuse new landlord of harassment and attempted evictions for profit
A group of tenants in a West End apartment building accuse a prominent Vancouver landlord, who has been in hot water before, of attempting to evict them solely to move in new tenants at higher rents.
‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Mosquito counts climbing in Winnipeg
As the month of June rolls on, more and more mosquitos are buzzing around Winnipeg.
‘Forced to always be happy’: Court hears private Sask. school paddled students for showing negative emotions
More former students of a private Christian school in Saskatoon testified about corporal punishment they received at the hands of the school’s director on Tuesday.
Canadian Energy Centre to be folded into Intergovernmental Relations, Alberta government says
Change is coming at the Canadian Energy Centre, also known as the United Conservative Party’s controversial energy war room.
Ontario homeowner fighting back against alleged paving scam arrested
A group of Mississauga homeowners hired a construction company with a reputable name, only to find out that it wasn’t the company they thought – setting into motion a series of bizarre events that ended with the arrest of a homeowner.
Winnipeg looking at options to replace Peggo cards
Buses in Winnipeg could be rolling on without the Peggo card system down the road.