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One of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world is underway in Surrey. Hundreds of thousands of people have packed the streets for the popular annual event. Organizers believe there will be more than 700,000 people at the event, a record number for the celebration. Vaisakhi dates back to 1699 and celebrates the revelation of

Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by food mogul David Chang, said it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term. Momofuku started selling its Chili Crunch product in 2020, a crunchy spicy oil with dried peppers and

Peer-reviewed research is emerging about the possible impact of British Columbia’s safer supply program, which provides prescription alternatives to toxic illicit drugs. Two studies in international medical journals cast the strategy in a different light. One found the program was associated with a reduced risk of death from overdose and other causes among opioid-using participants,

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The young horses could one day be part of the world famous Musical Ride — but first, they need names. The horses were born recently at a farm in Ontario that breeds horses for the RCMP. Now, the Mounties are inviting children from across the country to

A new social media craze is making the rounds with the emergence of a drink trend dubbed “oatzempic” promising remarkable weight loss outcomes. Yet, as excitement mounts, one nutrition expert cautions about the potential risks associated with this trend. The name ‘oatzempic’ blends a reference to oats (the main ingredient in the drink) with a

This article is the fifth in Global News’ Spring Housing Buzz series, where we will investigate a number of different areas related to the spring real estate market in Ontario. You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here and Part 4 here. The prevalence of remote work exploded at the onset of the COVID-19

It’s a sticky situation for Canada’s maple syrup producers. Reserves of the popular pancake topper are dwindling and new numbers from Statistics Canada show maple syrup production has hit a five-year low. According to the government, production dropped from a record high of 79 million litres in 2022 to just over 47 million litres this

When it comes to happiness worldwide, Canadians appear to be a pretty content bunch, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. But dive deeper, and the data suggests the kids are not okay. “Canada is on a bit of a long-term trend of declining overall life expectations,” said Chris Barrington-Leigh, an associate professor at McGill

With spring finally arriving, Canadians may eagerly consider resuming hobbies like gardening and golfing. But researchers are warning of potential health risks associated with these hobbies, especially those that heighten pesticide exposure. Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may

A Toronto-based company that analyzes canine DNA is in the doghouse after an investigative report raised questions about the accuracy of its dog breed identification tests. The company, however, has stood by its services in communication with Global News. DNA My Dog claims to provide its customers with the “highest possible accuracy” in determining a