Beyond Local

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Before American talk show host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Woody, Nova Scotia's creepily robotic Christmas tree, holiday shoppers in Newfoundland were already chuckling at the oddly frozen facial expressions of the Happy Tree in St.

Stores in Canada are gearing up for Boxing Day sales, with some rolling out deals early in the hopes of enticing budget-conscious shoppers.

CALGARY — On a frigid December night in Calgary, a street outreach worker approaches a man walking with a well-kept German shepherd wearing a plaid jacket and asks if the dog has enough food. "He's got more food than I do," the man replies.

It’s been more than a week since the Friends of Jasper National Park have been able to take the Snowdog out to play.

This meat-free, richly seasoned version of tourtière has a meaty taste and look thanks to the combination of mushrooms and other ingredients used in the filling.

Your kitchen will fill with the enticing aromas of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.

OTTAWA — As 2022 draws to a close, Canada's population has already grown more than in any other year since Confederation. Statistics Canada says the country's population grew by 362,453 people, or 0.9 per cent, between July and October alone.

The year in Google search trends in Canada: from war in Ukraine to World Cup to Wordle.

Eagles represent vision, wisdom, and strength to the Métis. Find out more about the cultural significance of art to the "Flower Beadwork People."

HALIFAX — For the second time in three months, Nova Scotia's finance minister has reported $1.3 billion in additional provincial revenue, thanks mainly to a surging economy.