The Canadian Press asked people from Halifax to Vancouver what they thought of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s idea to make Canada the “51st state” and use “economic force” to do so. Here’s what they told us: “The next person who becomes the prime minister has to be able to stand up and defend the sovereign … Read more
While Blitz showcases the impeccable filmmaking ability of the legendary Steve McQueen, with another moving performance from the brilliant Saoirse Ronan, it’s young actor Elliott Heffernan who’s really the breakout star. Nominated for a Critics Choice Award for best young actor/actress (awards ceremony Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET on E!), Heffernan will quickly capture your … Read more
MONTREAL — A Quebecer found guilty of murdering a woman and their two children is being held in a men’s federal institution while authorities assess the convict’s request to be housed in a women’s prison. Mohamad Al Ballouz was sentenced Dec. 20 to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years for … Read more
The internet can be a useful tool for many do-it-yourself projects, even building an outdoor hockey rink. You can’t miss the lights shining bright at a front-yard hockey rink along Herring Cove Road in Halifax, N.S. “Well, I built it first last year. I didn’t know what I was doing but Google’s a wonderful tool,” … Read more
EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America. Bill Flanagan says the university in Edmonton officially renamed its policy this month to “access, community and belonging” after consultations with more than 1,000 … Read more
MONTREAL — A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area. Stéphane Caron of Quebec’s forest fire protection agency — SOPFEU — says the two planes are sent to the U.S. each fall as part of an annual contract, the length … Read more
While many people get excited about picking their next vacation destination, it’s easy to get stuck in the seemingly never-ending cycle of looking for the best place, and the best deal, but not committing to the booking. If that sounds like a pattern you’ve experienced, you’re not alone, Skyscanner found. Research conducted by Skyscanner in … Read more
If you have travel plans, you’ll want to watch the forecast closely over the weekend. Snow will fall at the beginning and end of the weekend across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and surrounding areas. Will that stick around? Please read on for the complete forecast details for this weekend into early next week. Friday … Read more
Although much of the country remains unusually free from any major winter storms, a strong blocking pattern has kept Atlantic Canada under the spell of a stubborn set-up this week. DON’T MISS: Canada stays abnormally free from major storms this week As the blocking pattern remains over the north Atlantic, the powerful storm that tracked … Read more
Closures are racking up across parts of southern Ontario, as another round of powerful snow squalls hit the traditional snowbelt regions. Snow squall warnings remain in effect through Wednesday. “Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Road closures are … Read more