B.C. booze sales on the rocks: spending drops despite inflation
B.C. wholesale buyers spent $914,861,973 on spirits in 2024, down from $961,117,685 the previous year. That is a $46,266,712 drop, which works out to a 4.81-per-cent decline.
Quebec immigration minister tables new bill aimed at better integrating newcomers
The Quebec government has tabled legislation that would modify the provincial charter of rights to state that the exercise of individual rights must comply with the province's model for integrating ...
$7.2M supports 30 livestock and forage research projects
The federal and provincial governments announced $6.9 million in joint funding to support 30 livestock and forage-related scientific research projects in Saskatchewan this year. Combined with funding ...
Grand Slam of Curling series to make its first visit to United States next season
The Grand Slam of Curling series is going international for the first time. The Curling Group CEO Nic Sulsky says the five-event circuit will make its first visit to the United States during the ...
Vancouver couple living temporarily in Portugal loses bid to reinstate Airbnb business
A Vancouver couple residing temporarily in Portugal to be with a family member in ill health heard Tuesday that council’s business licence review panel will not reinstate a short-term rental business ...
Kyle Walker not regretting leaving Man City for lackluster AC Milan ahead of derby debut
England defender Kyle Walker could be forgiven for having some regrets over leaving Manchester City for AC Milan. Especially after seeing close up how his new team is performing, with even Milan coach ...
Winter storm warning issued for Highway 3
Snow is returning to the Southern Interior this week and Environment Canada is issuing a warning to those who may find themselves travelling on Highway 3.
Real Madrid could face Man City in the near future but celebrates return to good form
Real Madrid is celebrating its return to good form despite placing low in the Champions League and failing to avoid a ...
Triple H is being inducted into WWE Hall of Fame class of 2025
Triple H will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. The 55-year-old legend - whose real name is Paul Levesque - is a 14-time world champion and now serves as the company's Chief Content ...
Sir Ringo Starr 'loved' getting high with Bob Dylan
Sir Ringo Starr got so stoned with Bob Dylan, he forgot he'd ordered food. The 84-year-old drummer's Beatles bandmate Sir Paul McCartney previously told how the first time the group tried marijuana ...
Prairie South addresses cockroaches reported in four schools
The Prairie South School Division in Moose Jaw has issued a letter advising parents about recent cockroach sightings at four local schools. The division is now actively investigating the extent of the ...
Accused B.C. killer gives peace sign to court camera
A Vancouver Provincial Court judge told the man accused of fatally stabbing Tori Dunn in her Surrey home last June that he needs to get a lawyer.