Edmonton man finally receives letter mailed in 1999
Descrease article font size Increase article font size You’ve got mail — snail mail, that is. A man in north Edmonton just received a letter mailed to him in August…
Meghan Markle surprises her kids with a quintessential Canadian treat
Meghan Markle is back home in California after a few whirlwind days at the Invictus Games in B.C. and she brought back some sweet and quintessentially Canadian edible souvenirs for…
What are Canadians spending per date? Survey suggests love ain’t cheap – National
How many times have you left a date with that special tingly feeling in your gut? The one that screams out, “Hoo-boy, what a waste of money!” Well, new findings…
Ruby Franke’s daughter opens up further about her mother’s abuse – National
Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of disgraced mommy blogger and convicted child abuser Ruby Franke, is opening up about the child abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother.…
Squirrel-chasing dog defies gravity with 50-foot tree climb in Alberta
Dogs are typically known for their strong noses, protective nature and being man’s best friend. But one Alberta pup is defying that, and maybe defying gravity by climbing all the…
A New Chapter: Bookworms crawl back to Canada’s independent bookstores
Independent bookstores are enjoying a new chapter across the country as the market shifts from big box bookstores back to quaint and niche neighbourhood shops. The revival is putting the…
Canadians concerned country’s children are too soft, with no coping skills: survey
A Scouts Canada survey found that most Canadians are concerned that children aged 10 to 21 are too soft and have not been taught appropriate coping skills to navigate their…
World’s oldest newlyweds have a combined age of 202 – National
For these centenarians, their life as a married couple is just getting started. Bernie Littman, 100, and Marjorie Fiterman, 102, have set a Guinness World Record, becoming the world’s oldest…
Russia’s latest move to combat low birth rates? Paying students to have kids – National
Almost a dozen regions in Russia are getting set to offer a cash payment to young women who give birth, Russian outlets are reporting, but there’s a pretty big catch.…
‘Suicide pod’ creator speaks out, rejects claim that 1st user was strangled – National
The man behind the so-called “suicide pod” has spoken out, rejecting allegations that the U.S. woman who was the first to die using the device may have actually been strangled.…
Dave Coulier defends John Stamos bald cap after fans call it ‘shallow’ gesture – National
It can be difficult to know how to support a loved one going through a cancer diagnosis — a lesson John Stamos is learning in real time. In a gesture…
Looking to escape politics for the next 4 years? This cruise has you covered – National
Are you an unhappy voter looking to escape the fallout of an election, whether it’s a certain election that just happened south of the border, a local mayoral election or…
From 300 lbs to 100K races: How this mom of 4 took up ultramarathons
Jessica McBride, pushing 300 pounds after the birth of her third child in 2015, was overweight and had to change. “I realized that I needed to be around for my…
The 4B movement: Why some U.S. women are boycotting men after Trump’s win – National
U.S. women dissatisfied with the re-election of Donald Trump are taking a sudden interest in a feminist movement that started in South Korea and encourages the rejection of heterosexual marriage,…
‘Gate lice,’ begone! Airline tests tool to shame premature boarders – National
Anyone who’s flown with a major airline in recent years knows the scourge of so-called “gate lice,” even if they could never put a name to these particular flouters of…
Goldfish crackers get a grown-up glow up with sophisticated new name – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Goldfish crackers, the perennial toddler tamer and lunchbox staple, are growing up. As of this week, the fish-shaped, baked cheddar crackers will…
How to protect yourself from scams – National
NEW YORK (AP) — October isCybersecurityAwareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams. “Scams have become so sophisticated now. Phishing emails, texts,…
Ruby Franke’s daughter warns about family vlogging: ‘It ruined my innocence’ – National
Shari Franke, the oldest daughter of convicted child abuser and “mommy vlogger” Ruby Franke, spoke out about being a “victim of family vlogging” and the “dangers” of parents who monetize…
‘I love Costco!’: B.C. woman surprises husband with big box birthday party
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A B.C. man was surprised by his wife on Tuesday with a birthday party to remember. Karissa Reynolds saw a trend on…
Five things to know ahead of Raptors training camp
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors begin their pre-season training camp on Tuesday in Montreal. Here are five things to know about what the Raptors’ pre-season will look like. NEVER REALLY…