Homemade pizzas, 15 guests and a small intimate ceremony in their backyard in -35 C weather. That’s how Kay and Curtis Ballance celebrated their “perfect” wedding day.The couple got married at their home in Grand Prairie, Alta., in February this year just seven weeks after giving birth to their first daughter.Kay Ballance said their preference
The New Reality Having a drink with friends to celebrate — or to unwind — is an accepted part of many people’s lives. But more Canadians, especially younger ones, are turning away from alcohol. It’s known as “sober curiosity”, and it’s more than a temporary break, it’s a way to create long-term habits for our
Global National They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. A Canadian designer is turning trash into fashion in a durable and chic way. Padina Bondar is weaving her magic using literal garbage to create garments that are absolutely glamorous. Her clothing items are on display at a new exhibition in Toronto. As Mike Drolet explains
A New Brunswick mechanic says he’s looking forward to taking time off work after a $5 million Lotto 6/49 win. According to a release from Atlantic Lottery, Julio Roy of Acadieville, N.B., bought the winning ticket at Needs on Marr Road in Rothesay.“I was at the gas station and somebody backed up and took my
As U.S. lawmakers head home for the Memorial Day long weekend, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen extended the deadline for a deal to raise the government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, but only by four days. Originally, Yellen said the deadline was as early as June 1 to avoid a potential default but in a letter to
Canada Cold Lake, Alta., is on the brink of an economic boom, and with thousands of people expected to move to the area in the coming years for jobs, leaving the housing market in a tight spot. Paired with inflation and critical infrastructure needs, affordability policies have become top-of-mind heading into Alberta’s provincial election on
Danielle Smith As Alberta nears election day, more endorsements are being proclaimed for both the UCP and NDP. The latest endorsement came from federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievere, but as both parties collect endorsements, will that be enough to convince voters to change their minds? Provincial affairs reporter Saif Kaisar has that story.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The body of a missing toddler was recovered from what looked to be a well on property of a daycare just north of Cobourg, Ont., on Thursday evening. The discovery of the little girl’s remains follows a heavy police presence outside of the “Watch Me Grow Day
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely. Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the
David Johnston says his decision to recommend against a public inquiry into foreign interference was based on “unprecedented” access to raw intelligence, Canadian national security officials and their political masters. But virtually everyone asked to accept Johnston’s findings will not – and cannot – ever know exactly what evidence Johnston based that recommendation on.This is