SPMG - Canada News & Events

09/07/2024

There is no doubt that the British royal family is the most famous family in the world. Watched and picked over in the media for everything from fashion choices to baby bumps, sports achievements t…

09/07/2024

19/03/2024

The wine industry in British Columbia’s Interior is reeling from the devastating impact of two consecutive winters with severe cold snaps. Grape growers are grappling with major losses that threaten not just their yields but also their livelihoods.

After two consecutive winters with widespread crop losses due to cold weather, B.C. wine producers are having to rebuild and reimagine the future.

19/03/2024

Sharing large houses or building backyard homes can make financial and practical sense, families say

With rents and housing prices soaring across Canada, splitting a mortgage with several family members or moving into a smaller home in your parents' backyard are two ways families can cut costs and support each other.

19/03/2024

About 115,000 youngsters were sent to Canada from the UK between 1869 and 1948. They were typically used as cheap labour on farms or as domestic

About 115,000 youngsters were sent to Canada from the UK between 1869 and 1948. They were typically used as cheap labour on farms or as domestic servants.

19/03/2024

Statistics Canada is set to release its February report, and the consensus expectation is that prices rose 3.1 per cent from a year ago.

19/03/2024

So far this year, Demkiw said there have been 84 confirmed hate crimes, up 83 per cent over last year.

19/03/2024

Only 39% agree that Toronto is a good place to drive a car for transportation, while 57% said the city is a good place to raise children.

19/03/2024

“Hello! My name is…?”

Every year, a herd of sheep ‘mow’ the grass at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Next year, a new sheep character will appear in our Veterans’ Week learning resources. It will help students learn about memorials in their own communities and around the world. 🐑

But our sheep needs a name and we need your help!

🔗 Learn more and vote for your favourite sheep name: https://ow.ly/lWuK50Q6FUA

19/03/2024

Eleven startups making waves in Calgary’s innovation ecosystem thanks to Faculty of Science Innovation Fair https://bit.ly/48Ufgoq

19/03/2024

Niagara Falls 💦
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📸 Noreen Akmal

19/03/2024

"Shark Tank" Barbara Corcoran star took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the recent class action settlement between sellers and the National Association of Realtors.

19/03/2024

The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, will lie-in-state at Parliament’s Sir John A. Macdonald Building on March 19 and 20.

Members of the public are invited to pay their respects and sign the books of condolences. For hours and information: https://ow.ly/pVlU50QVIYj

Credit: The House of Commons

19/03/2024

19/03/2024

The mighty CN tower on a beautiful but crisp March morning. 😎.
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📸 Eric Devs

19/03/2024

One-year-old healthcare start-up gains investment from venture groups including General Catalyst and Andreessen Horowitz

23/11/2023

Kai Thomas, Christina Sharpe among Writers' Trust literary prize winners

$322,000 was given out across 7 prizes, recognizing fiction, nonfiction and poetry

$322,000 was given out across 7 prizes, recognizing fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

23/11/2023

The FBI said Wednesday night it is turning the car crash and explosion that occurred at the border earlier in the day to the Niagara Falls Police Department as a traffic investigation.

"FBI Buffalo has concluded our investigation at the scene of the Rainbow Bridge incident. A search of the scene revealed no explosive materials and no terrorism nexus was identified," a statement from the agency read.

The Rainbow Bridge, which connects the U.S. to Canada at Niagara Falls, New York, was closed Wednesday after a vehicle exploded on the U.S. side of the bridge.

23/11/2023

A ‘reverse pilgrimage’ to Plymouth, U.K.—from which the famed ship sailed—offers a telling perspective on America’s beginnings, which can be hard to find this side of the pond

23/11/2023

“Flight was yet to take off and fortunately vitals were stable and we could offload her with the help of local Medanta doctors.”

23/11/2023

It’s almost time! We are bringing our FULL pop-up to Houston! If you’re headed to the show, please stop by!

23/11/2023

Daley's poolside knitting was more than just adorable. Science shows hobbies kill stress and perfectionism and build resilience.

23/11/2023

Disney is hoping to reverse its Thanksgiving slump at the box office this year.

The media giant, which just saw its latest Marvel film bomb, will debut its new animated title "Wish" on Wednesday.

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23/11/2023

Start your journey through time as we celebrate 2023, from November 20 to 26! 📅✨

This year, we’re celebrating the history of Black achievement in Canada.

Organized by the Canada History Fund, this week is more than a historic exploration. It’s a chance to come together, learn, share and appreciate our rich cultural diversity.

Feel free to share your favourite stories of Black Canadians who have inspired you or made a significant impact.

🔗: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/history-week.html?utm_campaign=pch-pch-chw-2023-2024&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb&utm_content=chwshc-en-231120-pch

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10/06/2023

CONTEST! The Royal Canadian International Circus comes to Greater Toronto at 6 locations this summer!

YOU CAN WIN 1 of 6 VIP RINGSIDE PACKAGES! Enter once per day at torontosun.com/contests !