Tourism operators to Albertans: ‘We could really use some visitors’
In the span of 17 years, Jason Thornhill has transformed a flat section of prairie into a destination for gardeners, campers, adventure seekers and train lovers.The section…
Statue of Sir John A. Macdonald in Hamilton, Ont., covered as Indigenous community calls for it to come down
The statue of Sir John A. Macdonald in downtown Hamilton has been covered in fabric from head to toe and wrapped tightly with a red rope.Shrouding the…
Outrage over developer’s plan to buy single-family homes reveals a Canadian fixation
In the current overheated dog-eat-dog race to buy a home in Canada, we probably shouldn't have been shocked by the wave of outrage triggered by a big…
Family remembers RCMP Const. Shelby Patton as ‘one of the best’
Saskatchewan RCMP Const. Shelby Patton's family said they're devastated by the death of a young man who loved his job and his community. Patton, who worked out…
Canada is easing its travel restrictions. Here’s what you need to know
After more than a year of travel restrictions that have impacted most Canadians, the federal government has finally begun to ease the rules.Ottawa has embarked on Phase…
How radar technology is used to discover unmarked graves at former residential schools
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. Before the first electromagnetic waves penetrate into the ground of a suspected residential school grave site, archeologists…
Nunavut dog reunites with family after epic journey across ice and tundra
Donna Adams wouldn't have guessed that her dog Pepper had it in her.But the 10-year-old German shepherd — typically found lolling about outside Adams's home in Rankin…
Alberta woman dies in suspected bear attack northwest of Calgary weeks after bear killed man 40 km away
Alberta Fish and Wildlife staff are investigating a woman's death northwest of Calgary as a suspected bear attack, but say it's far too early to know if…
How urban gardening could be at the forefront of climate change adaptation in Canada’s cities
Jewel Gomes is getting ready for another growing season in her tiny Toronto backyard, home to her many experiments in agronomy. This summer, she will try to…
Looking back to look forward: Resources exploring Black Prairie experiences
This story is part of the Black on the Prairies project, a collection of articles, personal essays, images and more, exploring the past, present and future of…
Canadians who cross border for vaccine must quarantine on return, Ottawa says
Canadians looking to drive across the border to the United States for the sole purpose of getting a COVID-19 vaccine are not exempt from mandatory quarantine upon…