11 h. ago Hamilton cops use spike belt, tracking dogs to arrest motorist

Officers patrolling St. Patrick’s Day celebration hotspots in Hamilton this week ended up using dogs to track down a woman who allegedly fled from them after they used a spike belt to stop her vehicle, according to police. Hamilton Police said officers deployed a spike belt in the Mount Albion-Highland Rds. area to bring a […]

Transport

32 h. ago LUCK OF THE IRISH: Partier walks away after falling through Toronto bar’s roof

Folks usually raise the roof during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, not fall through it. That’s what happened inside a legendary Toronto bar one day before the big annual Irish holiday. Video footage shows a young man falling through a skylight during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Madison Avenue Pub, a popular University of […]

Culture

36 h. ago Conor McGregor says Ireland could ‘lose its Irishness’ during White House visit

'It's high time that America is made aware of what's going on in Ireland. What’s going on in Ireland is a travesty,' Conor McGregor said at the White House.

Other

48 h. ago Kingston: How the Irish championed hockey in the national capital

Puck of the Irish? On this St. Patrick's Day, here's a look at the huge influence Irish players have had on the national capital.

Sport

57 h. ago It's nearly St. Patrick's Day and there's a Guinness shortage in B.C.

One pub owner said there were only 300 kegs left in B.C. two weeks ago, though another says a late shipment has arrived in time to keep the taps flowing

Other

57 h. ago It's St. Patrick's Day and there's a Guinness shortage in B.C.

One pub owner said there were only 300 kegs left in B.C. two weeks ago, though another says a late shipment has arrived in time to keep the taps flowing

Other

58 h. ago Comic books, the St. Patrick's Day Road Race and the Flames: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Calgary Comic Book Show to the St. Patrick's Day Road Race

Transport

60 h. ago Carney and Quebec cabinet ministers march in Montreal’s 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade

Prime Minister walked the entire route of more than two kilometres, often veering off into the crowd to shake hands and snap photos

Politics

61 h. ago Mark Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined by several Quebec-based cabinet ministers as he shook hands and waved to thousands gathered along the drizzly parade route in the downtown […]

Culture

62 h. ago Carney marches in Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day parade celebration

Carney, who is also celebrating his 60th birthday, was serenaded by some revellers with happy birthday, some of whom who cheered his presence at the yearly Montreal staple.

Culture

66 h. ago PHOTOS: London awash in green for early St. Patrick's Day celebrations

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until Monday, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from getting an early start on Irish-themed celebration Saturday. The German Club on Cove Road hosted Tis All Irish, an all-day event organized by the London Irish cultural Society and London Irish Folk Club, that drew around 600 people to the Cove […]

Culture

3 d. ago Toronto goes green as St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Sunday

Torontonians will be seeing a lot of green this weekend. The 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to take place rain or shine beginning at noon on Sunday. The parade will move east along Bloor St. W. from St. George St. to Yonge St. before the procession continues south along Yonge St. to […]

Other

3 d. ago Ontario cities prepare to contain St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations

The cities of Hamilton and Waterloo are ramping up their preparations for the St. Patrick's Day weekend, including new nuisance bylaw powers.

Culture

4 d. ago Cook This: 3 Irish recipes for St. Patrick’s Day, including Guinness chocolate cake

To celebrate the Irish holiday on March 17, make chef Anna Haugh's boxty pancakes, coddle and Guinness chocolate cake

Other

5 d. ago St. Patrick’s Day, Comicon and more to celebrate this weekend in GTA

March Break may be winding down but there is still so much going on in and around Toronto, it’ll feel like the holidays aren’t ready to come to an end. Whether you’re donning green and gold and feeling lucky, putting on your favourite costume or something cosplay-inspired, or simply dressed comfortably to do whatever floats […]

Culture

5 d. ago London police, hospital officials ready for early St. Patrick's Day parties

London police and hospital officials aren’t taking any chances and say they're ready for any potential St. Patrick’s Day troubles.

Events

6 d. ago Shamrock Shenanigans: How we celebrated St. Patrick's Day a century ago

St. Patrick’s Day has long been a day to celebrate Irish culture and identity, no matter what one’s background may be. That was certainly the case in early prairie settlements in Canada, including Calgary. A century ago on March 17, Calgarians went to dances, teas, movies and more to mark the day. Here’s a look […]

Culture

8 d. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: St. Patrick's Day | Indigenous Youth Gathering | Whiskey Masterclass

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. Earth Science for Society exhibition Join us NEXT WEEK for the 12th Earth Science for Society (ESfS) exhibition! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the… Posted […]

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1 week ago Soaring police costs force cancellation of Ottawa St. Patrick's Day Parade

Parade organizers say the $26,000 cost of paying 33 police officers overtime to work the parade are overwhelming.

Economics

2 w. ago ’We’re in the race:’ Vancouver Canucks search for answers after ugly road trip

The Canucks haven't looked like a playoff team in recent contests.

Transport