Millions of people worldwide tuned in for a remote Alaska national park’s “Fat Bear Week” celebration this month, as captivating livestream camera footage caught the chubby predators chomping on salmon and fattening up for the winter. But in the vast state known for its abundant wildlife, the magical and sometimes violent world of wild animals can be…
Gradey Dick is willing to do whatever the Toronto Raptors need of him. Dick saw big minutes for a rookie last season as the Raptors were decimated by injuries through March and April. Entering his sophomore NBA campaign, Dick doesn’t intend to lobby head coach Darko Rajakovic or anyone else for a starting role —…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A recently rediscovered Emily Carr painting is now being toured across Canada. The 1912 piece, titled Masset Q.C.I. shows a memorial post, capped with a carved grizzly bear, that stood in the village of Masset on Haida Gwaii. Earlier this year the painting was spotted by a…
Although we’re only a few weeks into fall, it’s already time to start thinking about the winter ahead and the increased darkness we Canadians will soon have to endure. Daylight saving time 2024 will come to an end on Nov. 3, so consider this your one-month warning. Canadians in most time zones can “fall back”…
MONTREAL – When Chris Boucher first played an NBA pre-season game in his home city in 2018, he was a raw talent trying to crack the Toronto Raptors roster. Six years later, the 31-year-old is back in Montreal as the longest-serving Raptor — and the only remaining player from the 2019 championship team. “It’s been…
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors begin their pre-season training camp on Tuesday in Montreal. Here are five things to know about what the Raptors’ pre-season will look like. NEVER REALLY STOPPED — Head coach Darko Rajakovic held mini-camps for his players throughout the summer. Backup centre Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops, B.C., said he was eager…
Police in northern Switzerland said Tuesday that several people have been arrested and a criminal case has been opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a so-called “suicide pod.” The “Sarco” pod has been in the works for years, but up until now has never been used. The Sarco pods —…
Get ready, Canada: Corus Entertainment is getting set to launch two all-new, Canadian-owned lifestyle networks, chock-full of everything to satisfy and sate both your design palettes and your culinary palates. Coming this winter, and designed specifically for Canadian audiences, are the Flavour Network and Home Network, each bringing a slate of exclusive content to the…
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s back to work she goes! Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, made a quiet return to work this week, almost six months after she revealed to the world she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The princess met with her Centre for Early Childhood staff and employees of Kensington…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As humans, we’ve long had a fascination with paranormal activity and ghost stories; but what happens when a so-called “haunted object” starts to disrupt your life? A new series on History, also now streaming on StackTV, is diving deep into the objects in our possession that give…
