3 h. ago From the marbled library to lawn bowling: The hidden side of the B.C. legislature

From the marbled library to lawn bowling, the B.C. legislature has a lighter side that often gets lost in the noise of political drama.

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20 h. ago Bad Bunny répond aux critiques de trumpistes sur sa participation au Super Bowl

La superstar portoricaine Bad Bunny a répondu aux partisans de Trump critiquant sa participation au spectacle de la mi-temps du prochain Super Bowl.

Culture

22 h. ago Thousands rally at Alberta legislature on cusp of Monday teachers' strike

'I wanted to show my children what impact a group of teachers can do'

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23 h. ago Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods come into force

QUEBEC — Quebec measures targeting retailers when it comes to sustainability of goods and planned obsolescence of products comes into effect today. The provisions were passed by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product and to promote […]

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25 h. ago Brian Minter: Planting spring bulbs? Try putting some in your lawn

Areas of your yard planted with ground covers are also excellent spots for bulbs

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68 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays playoff ticket prices getting more ridiculous but Yankees fans have it easy

Getting into Rogers Centre for the ALDS between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees will cost you a pretty penny.The Yankees were able to punch their ticket to the ALDS after eliminating the Boston Red Sox in their Wild-Card series on Thursday night. As a result, they will now head to Toronto to take on the AL East Division-winning Blue Jays.This marks the first time since 2016 that the Blue Jays will be playing in the ALDS, and the excitement from the fan base is very evident based on ticket prices. It's also the first time ever the Blue Jays and Yankees have met in the playoffs.The cheapest available tickets on Ticketmaster are priced at $262.99 in the 500 level, while several others in the upper deck are priced above $320. There are several in the lower bowl going for more than $2,000.Ticket prices for Game 1 of the ALDS (Ticketmaster)The prices increase for Game 2, albeit only slightly. The cheapest available tickets for Sunday's outing are currently going for $28...

Economics

2 d. ago Nova Scotia legislature wraps fall business after short eight

Premier Tim Houston says he doesn’t believe the government rushed through its agenda despite the short length of proceedings.

Economics

3 d. ago WARMINGTON: Pregnant staffer fired by B.C. Cons for ‘truth’ tweet on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Lindsay Shepherd says she was fired over her remark about the raising of the flag at the provincial legislature

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3 d. ago The players, the drama and the strife: What to know as B.C. legislature readies for fall session

The governing NDP is in the middle of a fight with B.C.'s largest public-sector union as opposition parties are grappling with internal strife, new leaders and the fight for relevance.

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3 d. ago What a $5 million Toronto interior designer's home looks like

If houses could flirt, 239 Borden St. would wink at you from across the street, pull you inside, and then casually drop the fact that it has a 400-bottle wine cellar, rooftop hot tub, and stained glass windows from 1878. We're already blushing.  Professionally rebuilt by designer and owner Lyndsay Jacobs, the house was taken down to its bones — leaving only the original front façade intact — before being transformed into a four-storey showcase of craftsmanship, function, and character.The project wrapped up in July 2023, and it has already been celebrated with a House & Home "House of the Month" feature and featured in Beta Publishing's Timeless Living.The front of the house. Although, to be fair, we'd expect nothing less from a designer's own home. The living room. Inside, the first thing that strikes you is the mix of history and modernity.A powder room with a Red Alicante marbl...

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3 d. ago Trump ally threatens immigration sweep at Bad Bunny Super Bowl show

New York (AFP) — US authorities could conduct immigration sweeps at next year’s Super Bowl, a Trump administration official has warned, following the announcement that Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show. “There is nowhere that you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally, not the Super […]

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3 d. ago La police de l’immigration surveillera le spectacle de Bad Bunny au Super Bowl

L’artiste portoricain a récemment expliqué que sa tournée mondiale évitait les États-Unis pour cette raison.

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3 d. ago ICE agents to attend Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, Trump adviser says

'There is nowhere you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else,' longtime Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski warned.

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4 d. ago Bad Bunny au Super Bowl: la police de l’immigration y sera, avertit un conseiller de Donald Trump

Un conseiller de Donald Trump a annoncé que des agents seront sur place pour traquer les immigrants illégaux.

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4 d. ago ‘It’s sad’: Toronto’s iconic Imperial Pub to close after 81 years in business

Known for its second-floor library bar, live music, open mic nights and laid-back atmosphere, the pub has been a go-to for nearby workers, residents and TMU students.

Economics

4 d. ago B.C. Conservative staffer fired for calling Reconciliation Day flag a ’disgrace’

Lindsay Shepherd says that Conservative Leader John Rustad fired her Wednesday over her remark about the raising of the flag at the provincial legislature in Victoria last week

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4 d. ago Security may be increased at Manitoba constituency offices after fires and vandalism

Security may be increased at the constituency offices of Manitoba legislature members in the wake of recent fires and vandalism that are being investigated by police.

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4 d. ago Security may be increased at Manitoba constituency offices after fires, vandalism

WINNIPEG — Security may be increased at the constituency offices of Manitoba legislature members in the wake of recent fires and vandalism that are being investigated by police. “We’re evolving as a legislature to recognize that we’ve got to keep the constituency assistants safe, we’ve got to keep members of the public who are dropping […]

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4 d. ago Legault outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature

During an inaugural speech at the national assembly, Legault said the world has "profoundly changed" since the re-election of Trump last year, and Quebec must adapt. 

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4 d. ago Toronto shopping and dining destination getting first restaurant

The Well in Toronto already has, more or less, anything you could want, but it’s about to welcome a groovy new nightclub concept.Big things are, seemingly, always going down at The Well ever since it officially opened in late 2023.Recent additions like Taline’s new casual concept Giragi and a Bear Steak Sandwiches location at the ever-popular Wellington Market Food Hall have only kept the lifestyle complex’s stock on the rise.Something new is on the way, though, that could quite possibly change everything.Opening later this fall on Wellington, Noyaa, from Dubai’s Tribes Hospitality Investment group, is finally bringing a much-needed dose of party atmosphere to The Well.The new nightlife destination is a first-of-its-kind for The Well, whose nighttime offerings have been limited to bowling at National or late-night drinks at Aera since its inception, but don’t worry, there will be plenty to eat, too.The nightclub doubles as a lux...

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