10 h. ago Calgary Wild FC savours historic match to kick off women's pro soccer in city

Scoreless draw with visiting Ottawa Rapid can't sour mood of McMahon Stadium in Northern Soccer League tilt on Mother's Day

Sport

15 h. ago Nagar Kirtan, Jr. Stamps Camp and the Mother's Day run: What our photographers saw this weekend

Check out what Postmedia Calgary photographers saw in and around the city this weekend, from the Nagar Kirtan parade to the Mother's Day run

Other

19 h. ago 'Very important': Neonatal intensive care among causes Calgarians turn out for in Mother's Day Run, Walk and Wheel

'The reason I started was because the money went towards NICU support, which I think is very necessary,' said longtime participant Lara Vogel

Economics

23 h. ago Matching mommy and me outfits for Mother’s Day that’ll melt hearts

These mommy-and-me pieces are perfect for showing off your bond in style.

Culture

30 h. ago Trombetti: To all the women who act like mothers, a big thank

My mother always boosted me — and so did many other people, from the babysitter, to my aunt, to the older women in the workplace who offered support.

Other

38 h. ago Can Ottawa Charge force another disappointing Mother's Day weekend for Montreal Victoire?

Game 2 of the semifinal playoff series is on Sunday, and Ottawa has a 1-0 lead after its 3-2 victory in the opener on Thursday.

Other

58 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Flourless chocolate cake easy and delicious

It's Mother's Day weekend and I'm excited to be hosting a brunch to celebrate my daughters-in-law and my sister.

Other

2 d. ago Vivian Bercovici: Mothers express anguish as world turns its back on Israeli hostages

In the lead-up to Mother's Day, three hostage mothers plead for their children to be released

Other

3 d. ago Flowers, wine and more on tap across GTA this Mother’s Day weekend

Don’t forget about Mom this weekend – or ever, for that matter. This Sunday, though, it’s particularly important because it’s Mother’s Day. There’s plenty to see and do and the weather forecast looks pretty decent, too, so it should be a great day to celebrate. As always, there’s great food, fun and frolic on tap […]

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4 d. ago FascinAsian Film Fest, Muttart Mother's Day, shiny art and more to do this weekend

FascinAsian Film Festival: This first-ever Edmonton appearance of Winnipeg-born FascinAsian includes four features, 15 shorts and much more. After the sold-out opening ceremony, family drama Lucky Star plays Landmark City Centre 8 p.m. Friday, then Saturday it’s cancer drama Paper Flowers at 2 p.m., with free-diving documentary 7 Beats Per Minute at 7 p.m. Sunday […]

Culture

4 d. ago Toronto photographer holds contest to celebrate moms and their dogs

Mothers and their fur babies are being celebrated by longtime Toronto dog photographer Jack Jackson. First up, given Mother’s Day is Sunday, is a contest for moms and their dogs to enter for a free two-hour photo shoot with Jackson (normally $175) and a print or $100 credit for a print. Up to five winners […]

Culture

4 d. ago Recipe: Elegant, effortless and beautiful Mother's Day mini cakes

Baking your vanilla cake batter in small tins creates individual portions that are easy to serve and look delightful on a platter.

Other

5 d. ago Celebrate iconic hair on Mother's Day weekend at free Toronto pop

Self-expression isn't a trend — it's a legacy. The healthy-hair experts at OGX® are celebrating Canadian women and their hair journeys with the Mane Moments Gallery pop-up in Toronto on May 10 and 11.  There have been some truly iconic hairstyles over the years, from bobs to blowouts and everything in between. After all, hair is never just hair — it's a means of expression for all walks of life, and it's estimated that the average woman changes her hairstyle 150 times in her lifetime. Kaboompics.com/PexelsAlong with displays of epic styles that have been rocked over the years, the pop-up gallery will also offer personalized hair consultations to help take your hair care routine to the next level, with the chance to receive full-sized OGX® products to enjoy at home, while supplies last. Healthier hair, to-goMane Moments Gallery will not only feature hairstyles of the past, but also spotlight the future o...

Culture

5 d. ago Get in Mom's good books: Here are 10 Lower Mainland brunch ideas for Mother's Day

From mimosa flights and salmon bennies to tulip digs and photo booths, here are 10 places to treat your mom this weekend

Other

5 d. ago Coroner orders probe into Tatyanna Harrison’s death reopened, inquest to be held

It comes one day after Harrison's mother and two other families made a public call for inquests into their own loved ones' deaths.

Events

5 d. ago Divine weekend ahead for beloved bovines at Uxbridge animal sanctuary

An animal sanctuary east of Toronto is counting down the days until its cows get to moo-ve out of the barn and frolic in the field. The Farmhouse Garden Animal Home in Uxbridge said the beloved cows living out their lives at the refuge will get their first chance to graze on Mother’s Day. The […]

Other

9 d. ago Revitalize your palate with these fresh wines for spring — and Mother's Day

The world comes to life in May, at least in our chilly northern climate. As the trees bud out, the grass turns green and the songbirds sing, the energetic approach of summer makes me crave lighter and brighter wines. They pair well with spring dishes or make great aperitifs for informal backyard gatherings. Here is […]

Other

1 week ago UVic student's mother takes stand on Day 1 of her coroner's inquest

Sidney McIntyre-Starko, 18, died a preventable death in a University of Victoria dorm in January 2024. A coroner's inquest is examining what went wrong.

Other

2 w. ago Toronto event helps those who have lost their mother face Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, Amanda Katz is inviting the city's motherless masses to unite. The founder of Motherless Day, she's created a pity party for those navigating Mother's Day through the veil of loss."I lost my mom to mental health in 2017, back when I was 21," explains Katz. "As with any loss, the tough days come and go. … But one thing that anyone without a mom feels is that Mother's Day sucks."Those flower bouquets and gifts-for-mom ideas that are in every window, that typically are met with such a wave of joy, instead for us they're a reminder of what and who is missing."In 2023, "after spending six years navigating that day along with my sister," Katz decided to flip the Mother's Day script. "I figured, why not reframe the day? Why not create the chance and the space to celebrate and commemorate the moms who would have still wanted us to celebrate, surrounded by those people who get it?&quo...

Other

3 w. ago Saskatchewan health minister quashes claim of babies going to U.S. for medical care

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses said this week the neonatal intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital is overcapacity, short-staffed and running out of ventilators.

Politics