Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in April fell 9.8 per cent compared with the same month last year, as the national housing market has returned "to the quiet markets we've experien...
May 15, 2025 The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in April fell 9.8 per cent compared with the same month last year, as the national housing market has returned "to the quiet markets we’ve experienced since 2022." A sold home is pictured in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern
EDMONTON - Alberta's government has made 11th-hour changes to controversial proposed legislation, declaring that no separation referendum question could threaten First Nations' existing treaty rights....
May 15, 2025
In the news today: SUV attack victim recovering, Ontario to spend now, balance later
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... After festival tragedy, a long road to recovery Even the smallest victories are being celebrated by Roland Nul...
May 15, 2025 Roland Nulada, who is recovering from injuries suffered in the Lapu Lapu festival vehicle attack last month, is cared for by his wife Carlyn, back centre, and sister Pinky Nulada, back left, as he lies in a hospital bed, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Nulada, who had brain surgery and operations on a broken arm and leg, can now recognize his family members and his appearance is improving since he regained consciousness on May 4, eight days after the April 26 attack that killed 11 people when an SUV drove through a street crowded with festival goers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Officials vow to work through the weekend if necessary in N.L. vote recount
ST. JOHN'S - Elections Canada says officials have vowed to work through the weekend if necessary to complete a vote recount in a central Newfoundland riding. Spokesperson Matthew McKenna says all the ...
May 14, 2025
'You feel at home': Playoff hockey helps newcomers feel more Canadian
TORONTO - Mykhailo Ivanov never thought he'd become a diehard hockey fan. The 42-year-old had immigrated to Winnipeg a little over two years ago to escape the war in Ukraine. He didn't know much about...
May 14, 2025 This undated handout photo shows Mykhailo Ivanov in Winnipeg. The 42-year-old immigrated to Winnipeg a little over two years ago to flee the war in Ukraine. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Mykhailo Ivanov
'We are not a priority:' Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message
Disability advocates say the lack of a minister tasked with representing their interests sidelines millions of Canadians during what Prime Minister Mark Carney promises will be a time of growth and re...
May 14, 2025 This undated handout photo shows Rabia Khedr, national director of Disability Without Poverty. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Disability Without Poverty
Canada Post hits pause on negotiations with union as May deadline nears
OTTAWA - Canada Post says it's pressing pause on negotiations with the union representing postal workers with a little over a week before the deadline to get a deal. The Crown corporation says the pas...
May 14, 2025
Canada needs to maximize existing pipelines before building more, minister says
OTTAWA - Canadian Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada needs to maximize the use of its existing pipelines before building more. Speaking to reporters ahead of the first meeting of Prime Min...
May 14, 2025 Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Steven Guilbeault participates in a family photo following a cabinet swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances
OTTAWA - The CRTC's hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute. MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big ...
May 14, 2025
New housing minister says he lacked tools to tackle homelessness as Vancouver mayor
OTTAWA - Canada's new housing minister says he didn't have the tools he needed to address housing affordability issues when he was mayor of Vancouver - the country's most expensive housing market. Gre...
May 14, 2025
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