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Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song Margaritaville —and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants, resorts and frozen concoctions — has died. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his …

Ottawa’s corporate-ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a Toronto-based mining firm on notice. Sheri Meyerhoffer, who is the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, said it’s not clear whether Ralph Lauren Canada LP …

आज विश्व कैलीग्राफी दिवस (World Calligraphy Day) है, जिसे हर साल अगस्त महीने के दूसरे बुधवार को मनाया जाता है। इस खास मौके पर जानें सिग्नेचर की भाषा। Source link

The presence of the World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg was met with graffiti and protests over its opening weekend. Winnipeg police say they responded to two incidents related to the games, and a third involving one of its participants over the last several days. On Sunday evening a …

It’s the first time in the history of the World Police and Fire Games that a committee has been established solely to incorporate Indigenous elements and learning. Opening ceremonies for the games are slated for July 28 at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. In the lead-up to the year’s …

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is already setting records. But there have been growing pains getting to Thursday’s kickoff. The hope is the focus will now remain on football. Canada coach Bev Priestman predicts the expanded tournament will deliver heaps of entertainment and drama, across nine host cities in Australia …

Editor’s Note: This article contains disturbing details that could trigger and upset some readers. Discretion is advised.  It’s been more than 20 years since Lily Pourzand fled her home, fearing persecution for her work in support of women’s rights and seeking safety outside the country that imprisoned her parents. Her …

As the Canadian women’s soccer team prepares for the start of the FIFA World Cup, there appears to be more interest and greater expectations placed on them prior to the event than were on the men last year, new polling shows. Team Canada, ranked seventh in the world, will play …

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The week of the Calgary Stampede can be a pretty stressful time for Calgary police and other first responders in the city. But they’re now warming up for a very welcome break in Winnipeg. About 80 Calgary first responders are leaving soon …

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Premier Doug Ford says a controversial push to mine a mineral-rich area of northern Ontario is being carefully watched around the world. The Ford government is facing a legal challenge from some local First Nations communities who say they have not been …