Skip to content

Indigenous

Cutting back on spending and waste, one stitch at a time

Cutting back on spending and waste, one stitch at a time

TORONTO — Mending clothes was a regular part of growing up for Anna-Marie Janzen, who started to learn the craft at age three from her grandmother. “That was just kind of like, of course, that's what you do, put it in the mending pile,” she said.
Parkland Corp. delivers strong quarter in wake of activist investor push

Parkland Corp. delivers strong quarter in wake of activist investor push

CALGARY — Less than 12 months after an activist investor critiqued its performance, fuel retailer Parkland Corp. has doubled its third quarter profit and announced it will exceed its previously announced earnings guidance for 2023.
High court upholds extradition for B.C. men accused of smuggling pot in hollow logs

High court upholds extradition for B.C. men accused of smuggling pot in hollow logs

OTTAWA — Three British Columbia men who allegedly tried to smuggle marijuana into the United States in hollowed-out logs almost 20 years ago are facing extradition again, and Canada's highest court will not intervene.
Local state of emergency in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., as two water pumps fail

Local state of emergency in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., as two water pumps fail

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS, B.C. — A state of local emergency has been declared in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, east of Vancouver, as two of three pumps at the community's water treatment plant have failed.
Canadian sprinter Grace Konrad takes significant strides at Pan American Games

Canadian sprinter Grace Konrad takes significant strides at Pan American Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — It's been a year of firsts for Canadian sprinter Grace Konrad. She claimed her first national title in the women's 400 metres and ran a personal-best time in her world championship debut in the summer.
Canada's health spending growth 'modest,' remains below pre-pandemic levels: CIHI

Canada's health spending growth 'modest,' remains below pre-pandemic levels: CIHI

Growth in Canada's health spending increased slightly but has remained below pre-pandemic levels and is expected to reach $344 billion in 2023, new data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information says.
Barrick Gold reports US$368M Q3 profit, up from US$241M a year ago

Barrick Gold reports US$368M Q3 profit, up from US$241M a year ago

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. reported a third-quarter profit of US$368 million, up from US$241 million a year earlier, helped by higher gold prices. The Toronto-based gold miner, which keeps its books in U.S.
In the news today: Holocaust education thumbs up, immigration targets to get tweaked

In the news today: Holocaust education thumbs up, immigration targets to get tweaked

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Holocaust educators applaud B.C.
Educators 'heartened' as B.C. and Ontario mandate Holocaust education

Educators 'heartened' as B.C. and Ontario mandate Holocaust education

VANCOUVER — One of Claude Romney's earliest memories from when she was a young girl in France is of her father being arrested by German soldiers and a French police officer.

WHL roundup: Davies, Buttazzoni each score twice as Winterhawks beat Tigers 6-3

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Josh Davies and Diego Buttazzoni each scored twice as the Portland Winterhawks defeated Medicine Hat Tigers 6-3 on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Jack O'Brien and Gabe Klassen had the other goals for Portland.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks