6 h. ago Hudson’s Bay artifacts should be given to the public: Wab Kinew

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier says he wants Hudson’s Bay’s artifacts to be handed over to the public rather than put up for auction. Wab Kinew says items held by Canada’s oldest company are part of Canadian and Indigenous history and don’t belong in private hands. Hudson’s Bay is currently working toward an auction for its […]

Culture

11 h. ago ‘Context Matters’: New campaign aims to give more balanced account of Canadian history

'In an era of rapid social change and political polarization, it's more important than ever to understand where we've come from'

Economics

3 d. ago Hadfield takes the first Canadian spacewalk 24 years ago: Today in history

On this date, April 22, in history: In 1233, the Dominicans were established in France as operators of the Inquisition by a decree of Pope Gregory IX. Their methods included torture and execution, usually by fire. Before long they became popularly known as “God’s dogs.” In 1509, Henry VIII became King of England. He would […]

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4 d. ago Canadian history to go on the block as Hudson’s Bay unwinds its empire

Troubled retailer seeks to create 'hardship fund' for employees and auction off artifacts including Royal Charter of 1670

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2 w. ago Toronto is getting a play about the Rogers family's drama and here's when it premieres

The stage play Rogers v Rogers, based on the internal struggles of the Rogers family during the Shaw takeover, finally has premiere dates set.Rogers v. Rogers will run at the Guloien Theatre at Streetcar Crowsnest from December 2nd to 28th, 2025.Penned by playwright Michael Healey and directed by Chris Abraham, the play was inspired by The Globe and Mail reporter Alexandra Posadzki's book Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada's Telecom Empire. The play stars longtime Canadian Actor Tom Rooney.The play is based on the internal struggles between Edward Rogers and his family following the death of company founder Ted Rogers. During the struggles, Matthew Boswell, Canada's Commissioner of Competition, looks to derail the billion-dollar takeover of Shaw Communications.Crows Theatre quotes that the play is inspired by one of the most dramatic boardroom showdowns in Canadian history and describes the plot as examining "the pric...

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2 w. ago Mark Johnson: TDSB goes out of its way to cancel Canadian history

The board failed to consult historians and then arguably violated its own bylaws in its quest to scrub the names of historical figures from school buildings

Politics

2 w. ago The Flying Bandit, daring capers and the biggest gold heists in Canadian history

Ken Leishman was the type of outrageous criminal character found more often in the movies than in real life. He was charming, cunning and thought no caper too large to tackle. Known as the Flying Bandit, he staged daring jail breaks, composed love poems for fellow inmates who wanted to impress wives and girlfriends, and […]

Transport

2 w. ago Poilievre unveils ‘three strikes and you’re out’ crime plan. Will it work?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging the 'biggest crackdown on crime in Canadian history' by targeting three-time serious offenders with maximum life imprisonment.

Events

2 w. ago Tories promise ‘biggest crime crackdown’ in Canadian history

Conservatives announce a new "three strikes and you're out" policy to keep habitual offenders off Canada's streets

Events

2 w. ago Guerrero's huge Toronto Blue Jays deal is biggest in Canadian sports history

The Toronto Blue Jays made perhaps their most impactful business decision in franchise history this weekend when they opted to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a long-term deal.The reported US$500-million contract over 14 years isn't just the biggest in Blue Jays history by a long shot — it's actually the biggest contract in Canadian sports history for a single athlete and the fifth-largest in the history of professional sports.Guerrero is a dual citizen of Canada and the Dominican Republic. He was born in Montreal during his father's time with the Montreal Expos, but he always represents his family's heritage internationally.George Springer's US$150-million contract over six years was the previous largest in Blue Jays history, while Joey Votto's US$225-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds was the previous high for a Canadian-born player.Looking at NHL deals, it's no real comparison.Of Canadian players, Shea Weber actually holds the record for most total money in a contract, wit...

Sport

3 w. ago FIRST READING: Why Canadian women are suddenly breaking for the Liberals

If only women voted, Mark Carney would be on track for the biggest landslide in Canadian history

Other

3 w. ago An Alberta father was sentenced to 23.5 years in prison for 'twisted and evil' sex abuse against his daughters. The parole board says he remains unrepentant

Warning: This story deals with child sexual abuse and contains disturbing details.  An Alberta man serving one of the longest sexual abuse sentences in Canadian history for molesting his daughters has made next to no progress reforming himself in prison and has expressed an urge to “reunite” with his family upon release, the Parole Board […]

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3 w. ago An Alberta father was sentenced to 23½ years in prison for 'twisted and evil' sex abuse against his daughters. The parole board says he remains unrepentant

Warning: This story deals with child sexual abuse and contains disturbing details.  An Alberta man serving one of the longest sexual abuse sentences in Canadian history for molesting his daughters has made next to no progress reforming himself in prison and has expressed an urge to “reunite” with his family upon release, the Parole Board […]

Events

3 w. ago Will the City of Ottawa get a 'bump' from being home to the next prime minister?

For the first time in Canadian history, leaders from the two main parties — Liberal Mark Carney and Conservative Pierre Poilievre — are candidates in the same city.

Politics

4 w. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. has history of tariffs as takeover weapons

The U.S. has a dark history of weaponizing tariff policies to threaten Canadian sovereignty. The 1890 McKinley tariff had both protectionist and geopolitical aims — ie. annexing Canada coercively. This aim was widely known and strongly opposed in Canadian and British newspapers of the time. As then, so now: It was the defining theme of […]

Economics