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School Lunch Prices Unstable

Canadian families preparing for back-to-school season may face uneven prices for food staples. According to a report from Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab, while prices in August were slightly better than in July, they are…

B.C. Premier's Briefing Absence

Canadian Premier David Eby couldn't attend an all-premiers' meeting about US trade negotiations last week because of poor cellular service. The meeting, which was called with short notice by Prime Minister Mark Carney, was held in…

Syria Grand Mufti Trial

Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun, a former Islamic leader and Assad loyalist, has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in Damascus. The conviction is for inciting violence and justifying murder. Hassoun had held the position of grand mufti…

British Columbia Storm

On Saturday and Sunday, a subtropical weather system brought high temperatures and widespread lightning to British Columbia, resulting in new wildfires and airport delays. The B.C. Wildfire Service reported that there were lightning-caused…

Racial Disparity in Blood Donations

Black Canadians face significant barriers when trying to donate blood, despite a critical need for specific blood types to treat diseases such as sickle-cell disease. A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal…

Ottawa Pills Found in Parks

Ottawa police are investigating after discovering over 100 pills of various types scattered throughout two parks, Blue Willow Park and a park on Silverbirch Street, over the weekend. The discovery was made when an area resident reported…

Violence Escalates in West Bank

Loui Ridi, an Ohio-based businessman with US citizenship, returned to his home in the Palestinian village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank on August 17 to protect it from militant Israeli settlers who had encircled it. Ridi's presence…

Yordan Alvarez's Triple Crown Bid

Yordan Alvarez, a slugger for the Houston Astros, is in the running to win baseball's Triple Crown, but his chances may be threatened by two groups: teams trying to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a postseason spot, and…

Canadian Snack Options

Hostess, an American company, once produced a variety of snack products for the Canadian market, but its Hickory Sticks brand has remained popular despite no longer being widely available in Canada due to a change in consumer preferences…

Vancouver Shoplifter Scandal

Victor Atkinson, 50, has been given a two-year conditional sentence followed by two years of probation for setting a fire at Nesters Market in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on March 30. The fire was intended as a distraction so Atkinson…

Alternative Rock Opera

The Canadian Opera Company is staging a production of Cherie Dimaline's novel "Empire of Wild", a gritty and dramatic story about three generations of women fighting to free their loved one from a supernatural creature. The opera, which…

Family Wedding Obligations

A woman is getting married after leaving a troubled past with her emotionally abusive brother, who she hasn't seen in about eight years. She wants to invite her parents to the wedding, but not her brother, and is worried that her mother…

Underage Gambling Crisis

In Toronto, some parents are secretly facilitating their children's online gambling by setting up accounts using their own IDs. Despite rules that ban anyone under 19 from using government-regulated gambling apps, at least three parents…

Funeral For Slain Officer

Nicolae Serban, a correctional officer, was laid to rest at his funeral, which drew around 200 people in attendance. He and colleague Ramandeep Kaur Maan died in an August car crash while transporting an inmate, Keira Mooswa, from the…

Rise of Teenage Gambling

In Ontario, 12% of students in grades 7-12 reported gambling online during the last school year, up from 8% two years ago - a significant increase of 50%. This means that out of 11,000+ surveyed students, nearly 1,400 were found to be…

Removal of Bike Lanes

The city of Toronto has invested in bike lanes as part of its efforts to reduce reliance on cars and promote cleaner transportation methods. However, some residents are advocating for the removal of these bike lanes, which Catherine Brown…

Racial Battle Fatigue Defense

Shondre Jarvis, a man from Halifax, Nova Scotia, was sentenced to three years' jail for attempting to murder another African Nova Scotian during a house party. The incident occurred in 2024, where adults and children had gathered to…

Back to School Organization Tips

Canadians are expected to spend around $4.5 billion on back-to-school supplies this year, an average of $600-$750 per child. To help stay organized, The Curator recommends several simple solutions that can be implemented for under $30…

Ambassador Bridge Expansion Controversy

Matthew Moroun, the owner of the Ambassador Bridge, met with Canadian government officials in Ottawa on April 7. The meeting was private and has raised questions about transparency at the border. Moroun, who is based in Michigan, discussed…

War in Eastern Ukraine

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday that Canada will impose "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs on American exports in response to a trade deal that fell apart at the last minute. The deal failed due to a U.S. attempt to restrict…

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Canadian Indigenous Rights

Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, the first Canadien-born governor of New France, remarked that Canadians would have more confidence in their leadership if they had officers from the colony instead of a commander from France on the eve of the…

CFL Football Game Recap

The B.C. Lions defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders 30-16 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Sunday. The game was attended by 30,083 fans and marked the Lions' fourth straight win, moving them into a tie for third place in the CFL's West…

London's Tree Crisis Threats

More than 70% of London's trees are at risk due to climate change, according to recent research. London is famous for its mature urban forest, which has been called the largest in the world, but this summer's heat waves and drought have…