Skip to content

Beyond Local

Police associations to examine issues behind officer killings after recent deaths

Police associations to examine issues behind officer killings after recent deaths

TORONTO — Some of Canada's largest police associations are banding together to identify the root causes behind the killings of five police officers in the past four months.
Political parties should list fundraising venue locations, Elections Canada suggests

Political parties should list fundraising venue locations, Elections Canada suggests

OTTAWA — Elections Canada has suggested that venue names should be listed for fundraising events after a political party asked whether it had to disclose the specific location in light of safety concerns.
Canada's under-18 women's hockey team chases repeat gold in world championship

Canada's under-18 women's hockey team chases repeat gold in world championship

The women's world under-18 hockey championship returns to its regular time slot with Canada chasing a second gold medal in less than seven months. The Canadians open defence of their title Sunday against Finland in Oestersund, Sweden.
Okotoks author goes full throttle on children’s series

Okotoks author goes full throttle on children’s series

Life-long motorcycle enthusiast Paul Fjordbotten has combined his love of the open road with some grandfatherly advice in children’s book series.
Man who died near Quebec migrant crossing had been trying to enter U.S., police say

Man who died near Quebec migrant crossing had been trying to enter U.S., police say

MONTREAL — The man whose body was found this week near an unofficial border crossing south of Montreal likely died of hypothermia while trying to enter the United States, Quebec provincial police said Friday.
Home design trends for the new year

Home design trends for the new year

Style trends often draw inspiration from the world around us, whether that means embracing something positive or offering a retreat from the negative.
'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two stars of 1968's “Romeo and Juliet” sued Paramount Pictures for more than $500 million on Tuesday over a nude scene in the film shot when they were teens.
'That '90s Show,' 'The Menu,' 'The Last of Us' among January streaming highlights

'That '90s Show,' 'The Menu,' 'The Last of Us' among January streaming highlights

TORONTO — Here's a look at some of the standout TV series and films debuting on subscription streaming platforms in January: “That ‘90s Show” Swap out your bell bottoms for cargo pants and disco records for grunge CDs.
How to help your money grow in 2023 against a backdrop of economic uncertainty

How to help your money grow in 2023 against a backdrop of economic uncertainty

TORONTO — Canadian investors who made it through a tumultuous 2022 face further uncertainty in the year ahead amid increased recession risk, higher interest rates, persistent inflation, a jittery stock market and a plummeting real estate market.
Celine Dion snub on list of top singers riles fans, sparks debate

Celine Dion snub on list of top singers riles fans, sparks debate

For many Celine Dion fans, it’s inconceivable a list of the world's greatest singers would not mention the powerful Quebec vocalist.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks