Katherine Summers and Jamie Crosbie were among the thousands of people in southwestern Ontario to watch Monday’s solar eclipse. But they got a much different view. Instead of standing on the ground and looking up, they got into a plane at Brantford Municipal Airport and experienced it from the sky. “The eclipse was amazing to […]
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Vancouver firefighters get $2.8M from city to procure gear free of cancer-causing chemicals
Vancouver’s fire department is on track to become the first in North America to provide gear that’s free of cancer-causing chemicals, after securing more than $2.8 million in municipal funds.
‘Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion’: 5 Takeaways
Former employees of the brand, a Gen Z fashion favorite, recount race and size discrimination in a new documentary on HBO.
Russell & Kimora Lee Simmons’ Daughter Splits with Much Older Boyfriend
Aoki Lee Simmons has already called it quits with her much older boyfriend … TMZ has confirmed. The exact reason for their split remains unclear — but we’re told Aoki isn’t planning on dating restaurateur Vittorio Assaf beyond the time they’ve…
Lethbridge post-secondary students gearing up for final exams
After a year of studying and projects, it’s nearly summer break for Lethbridge’s post-secondary students. But between now and then, students will have to write their final exams.
Delta man facing 18 firearm, weapons-related charges, Canadian border officials say
A Delta, B.C., man is facing more than a dozen charges connected to firearms and weapons-related offences, the Canada Border Services Agency says.
Local history showcased on ‘mobile mural’ bus
A transit bus is now travelling its route around Chatham while providing a visual highlight of the community’s history.
Calgary man convicted of killing his wife in hit-and-run given lesser sentence
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed the main parts of an appeal from a Calgary man who killed his wife in 2020, but substituted his second-degree murder conviction for the lesser offence of manslaughter.
Metro Vancouver water restrictions coming May 1 as snowpack near historic low
Water usage restrictions will take effect across Metro Vancouver next month as the region’s snowpack remains near half the historical average for the season.
Alberta government investing in high school students
The Alberta government is investing millions of dollars in an effort to support high school students as they pursue their career goals,
