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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A B.C. man was surprised by his wife on Tuesday with a birthday party to remember. Karissa Reynolds saw a trend on TikTok, where someone plans a surprise party at Costco and invites their loved one’s friends and family to show up at the same time. Her

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

Internet trends are notoriously fickle and often polarizing, but few in recent memory have been more consistently debated than that of the “tradwife,” which is dominating social media discourse this summer. The term, a portmanteau for “traditional housewife,” describes a specific corner of the internet where, in broad terms, married women eschew gainful employment and

The days of mooching off a friend’s Costco membership will soon be over. In an effort to implement stricter store policies, Costco Wholesale announced it will be placing membership scanners at the entrance door to each of its locations. Before entering the warehouse, shoppers will be required to scan the barcode on their physical membership

Kate Middleton announced Monday that she has completed chemotherapy for her cancer, sharing a rare update in her ongoing health situation since she was diagnosed earlier this year. The Princess of Wales, 42, shared the news on social media, calling this year “incredibly tough” and saying that she still has a long road to go.