RBC poll finds Canadians are confident they can spot scams, but many still fall victim
A new poll by RBC suggests a majority of Canadians think they can spot a scam, but many have still fallen victim.
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Non-alcoholic, health-conscious drinks still in high demand as tastes shift: report
A new report says the beverage industry has grown to meet Canadians’ shifting tastes as demand rises for both health-conscious and non-alcoholic drinks.
Winnipeg garden centres left with high supply, low demand for Christmas trees this season
As people are preparing to buy their Christmas trees this season, garden centre owners are saying there’s no shortage in stock.
Holiday gatherings still important for most Canadians, poll finds
The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel it’s important to spend time with loved ones.
A family of five was living off-grid in a remote cabin in central Italy. Then the courts intervened
The self-described idyllic life of a family of five living in an Italian forest with horses, donkeys and chickens has stalled after a court ordered the children be removed and placed in foster care.
The Onion reminds the world that it is entirely fake news
The Onion is all “fake news,” but that’s different from mis- or disinformation, according to its CEO.
Charlottetown aims to keep holiday spending downtown
As holiday shopping ramps up, downtown districts across Canada, including Charlottetown, are trying to keep spending close to home.
They chose to die together on the Titanic. Now a reminder of their love story is going on sale
Isidor and Ida Straus are remembered as two of the highest-profile victims of the Titanic disaster, and among the few first-class passengers to perish.
Holiday home safety: Reno expert shares tips for fire prevention, electrical safety
As Canadians gear up for the holiday season, a home renovation expert is urging homeowners to take simple but critical steps to keep their home safe.
Rome’s oldest coffee house was an ornate treasure. A bitter legal dispute has turned it into an empty eyesore
After more than 250 years of serving coffee to Rome’s great and good, the doors have slammed shut at the Antico Caffè Greco after a long-running legal battle. Now its future is uncertain.
The world’s coolest streets have been named. Here’s what locals really think
Hitting the streets is a great way to catch a city’s real pulse — drifting through indie stores, ducking into coffee shops or grabbing a barstool somewhere lively.
Miss Universe 2025 winner crowned amid controversy
Fatima Bosch Fernandez of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the centre of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.
Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.
‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold
A copy of the first ever issue of “Superman,” discovered in a Californian attic last year, has become the most expensive comic ever sold, fetching $9.12 million at auction.
Banff sign, a selfie favourite for tourists, moved to safer location
A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has been relocated to what town officials say is now in a safer place.