15 h. ago Easter and the dog park: Hope is everywhere this time of year

Almost every morning I walk my dog in an off-leash park with a group of three men and their dogs: Zachery, Squirrel, Molly and Hudson. (Those are the dogs.) Our conversation is different every day — politics, parenting, work, music, dating, sports, anything are all fair game. I love it. We solve all the world’s […]

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34 h. ago Active shooter reported on Florida State campus in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An active shooter was reported Thursday on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, according to the school’s alert system. Police were on scene or on the way around noon, officials said. Students and faculty were instructed to continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. “Lock and stay away from all […]

Events

34 h. ago Sold (Bought): Seymour Street suite has prime downtown Vancouver location

Plus: Richmond family home snapped up in three days; Coquitlam townhouse sells for asking

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34 h. ago Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they may be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law. The top court’s decision comes today in the case of a woman who received government student loans in the course of […]

Economics

36 h. ago Have a side hustle? Here’s what you need to know as tax filing deadlines draw near

You could be selling your art on Etsy or delivering late-night orders for Uber Eats. Maybe you dog-sit on weekends for out-of-town pet owners, or tutor kids who need help with their homework after school. No matter the side hustle, financial experts say it’s important to be aware of the rules surrounding your income declaration, […]

Economics

42 h. ago Frith: Public school inequality is made worse by private funding

Every school in Ottawa should be 'top tier.' But that won’t happen by moving programs around or asking families to start over in new schools.

Society

52 h. ago Stunning tulip farms open across Canada this month — here's where to go and when

You can wander through colourful fields with mountain views or even pick your own blooms

Other

53 h. ago Emaciated dog found wandering near Richmond secondary school

'The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,' Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations with the BC SPCA said.

Society

54 h. ago Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers for first time this season as Jays earn series win over Braves

At some point, the homerless streak was destined to end, an inevitability that became a reality Wednesday. The afternoon gathering at Rogers Centre attracted a throng of school-aged kids who provided some much-needed energy. When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sent a towering blast into the second deck in left field, the kids exploded, as did the […]

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55 h. ago Texas dad furious after daughter suspended for standing up to alleged male bully

A Texas dad is outraged after his daughter was suspended from a high school for defending herself against a male student. Video shows a boy slapping a girl at the front of a classroom in Taylor High School in in Taylor, Texas, last month, KTRK reported. The girl points out what had just happened to […]

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55 h. ago 'Amazing tools for law enforcement': Lethbridge police officially add another service dog to its canine unit

Latest graduate is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois

Events

56 h. ago Vancouver student meal program to receive large donation after city cuts budget

Earlier this month, the school board learned of the city's plans to cut the program's funding from $320,000 last year to $162,500 this year, citing "significant budget pressures" and "substantive funding" that was expected from the province.

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56 h. ago Israeli soldiers rescue dog that was taken to Gaza on October 7

The dog, Billie, was identified via a microchip as belonging to Rachel Dancyg from Kibbutz Nir Oz

Events

58 h. ago B.C crime news: Richmond RCMP search for suspect in road rage robbery | Second sexual assault in Abbotsford park

Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Events

3 d. ago B.C. teen who died of drug overdose remembered with moment of silence at his school

Karen and Greg Dunlap said they hope that by sharing their son's story, it will spark more discussion about addiction and mental health.

Society

3 d. ago Opinion: Government needs to take meaningful steps to offset the impact of auto tariffs on consumers

Opinion: This is about more than the sticker price of a new car. It's about jobs. It's about families who rely on their vehicles for work, school, and everyday life

Politics

3 d. ago New Calgary private school to 'empower' students with diverse needs

Independently-run Rundle Schools has revealed plans for its new Rundle Academy building

Society

3 d. ago Teachers irked as some high schoolers face exams and others don't

Year-end exams loom for Thames Valley District school board students except for those in certain grades and teachers aren’t happy about it.

Society

3 d. ago University of Chicago Gets $100 Million Gift for Business School

Private equity investor Konstantin Sokolov has donated $100 million to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, giving it a potential lifeline at a time when elite US colleges risk losing billions of dollars in federal funding.

Economics

3 d. ago PHOTOS: College Ave. vs. Huron Park, boys high school soccer

The boys soccer teams from two Woodstock high schools, College Avenue and Huron Park, played at City Wide field in London on Monday. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

Society