Greater Victoria the unofficial birding capital of Canada

With sightings of more different species of birds than anywhere else in the country, B.C.’s capital region is Canada’s unofficial birding capital. It turns out that Greater Victoria isn’t just a popular destination for people. Hundreds of species of birds …

WIGHTSAR’S NEW RECRUITS HEAD TO LITTLE CANADA TO COMPLETE ‘SAFE TO SEARCH’ ASSESSMENT

PGL Little Canada recently welcomed new recruits from the local search and rescue organisation, WightSAR, to conduct its ‘Safe to Search’ assessment.  With exclusive use of the activity centre and grounds, the trainees ran through various activities …

An AI-generated shooting victim forgave his killer in a U.S. court. Could it happen in Canada?

For years, Stacey Wales tried to brainstorm what she would say at the sentencing of her brother’s killer. “I wanted to yell,” Wales told the Star in an interview on Friday. “I would have these thoughts bubble up, while I was driving or in the shower, often …

Postle Travels to Ireland as part of Canada U20 Women’s Rugby Squad

ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Central Washington University junior Jessica Postle has been announced as a traveling member of the Canada U20's Women's Rugby Team. Postle will join 27 other players to represent Canada over the pond in Dublin, Ireland as they …

La Canada’s Mia Bugarin, Rowland’s Kyle Tsuei shine at CIF-SS Division 2 swim finals

Mia Bugarin from La Canada stood out at the CIF Southern Section Division 2 swim finals, winning two individual titles and contributing to her team's overall performance. She edged out teammate Meredith O'Grady in the 200 free with a time of 1:49. …

'Canada's favourite chicken restaurant' is now open in Preston

The largest Canadian quick-serve chicken restaurant has opened its fourth UK store, this time, right here in Lancashire. MB Chicken has arrived in the heart of Preston to serve up its signature Canadian dishes, and John Gillmore from BBC Radio Lancashire …

Make this Mother’s Day 2025 memorable: Where to go and what to do in Canada

Mother's Day is a cherished occasion in Canada, celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May. In 2025, it falls on May 11. Across the nation, families honor mothers with special events, thoughtful gifts, and quality time. Here's a guide to …

Indian Students Now Prefer Singapore, Ireland, Dubai With 38% Rise As US, UK, Canada See Drop

More Indian students are turning to new global study destinations, with Singapore, Ireland, and Dubai reporting a steep surge in popularity. These new hotspots have experienced a 38% surge in demand from Indian students over the last few years, a recent …

Canada manufacturing saw 'significant decline' in April

Among them, General Motors announced a slowdown of electric van production at its CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll due to weak demand, while Stellantis idled its Windsor assembly plant.Employment in Canada's manufacturing sector saw a significant …

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