News Update
- From love stories to horror: the rise of themed bookstores
Horror bookstore Nocturne Books opened its doors in Calgary this month. It's part of a growing number of independent bookstores opening in Canada dedicated solely to one genre.
- Sask. conservationists say trend of live-baiting snowy owls for photos endangers the birds
Saskatchewan wildlife watchers are worried snowy owls are being put in danger as photographers use live bait to lure them closer for better pictures.
- Is Spotify losing the streaming wars as it faces boycotts, lawsuits and assorted controversies?
The popular listening platform Spotify has dominated the streaming industry for years. But there have been recent calls to boycott the platform over controversies surrounding issues like artist compensation, its CEO and ICE ads. Are listeners finally fed up?
- People nowadays are reluctant to stay out late. Is it killing nightlife?
With people socializing differently, prioritizing health and watching their spending, nighttime businesses and advocates say they’re trying to bring new energy to the after-dark economy.
- Saskatoon mayor ‘proud’ of budget with high property tax hikes
The increases ended up significantly lower than the original numbers released in June: 9.9 per cent and 7.34 per cent. Yet two councillors, veteran Bev Dubois and rookie Robert Pearce, voted against the budget, saying the increases were too high and lamenting an insufficient effort to reduce spending.
- Do activists have a role in government? Steven Guilbeault’s resignation raises questions
Longtime Quebec environmental activist Steven Guilbeault has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing conflicts over a potential pipeline project in Western Canada and raising questions about the role of activists in government.
- Signs of progress with India abound, but so do fears that nothing has really changed
Does the apparent rapprochement between India and Canada actually signal an intention by India to desist from tactics it has allegedly used against Canadian Sikh activists — including assassination?
- The NDP’s leadership candidates aren't fluent in French. Will that hurt the party's future?
Having a leader who can't communicate with the 22 per cent of Canadians whose first official language is French could hurt the New Democrats' credibility as a national party, a concern shared by two francophone former NDP staff.
- Canada at the defence crossroads: The challenges of thinking long-term
The recent debates over Canada’s next fighter jets and submarines have peeled back the curtain on the shortcomings and short-term thinking in the country’s approach to defending itself.
- Minister apologizes for 'poor choice of words' about meeting with B.C. First Nations group
Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says he has apologized to Coastal First Nations for what he says were a “poor choice of words” regarding a meeting he offered to have with the group on Friday.