Nearly 30 townhouse buyers in two Ideal Developments projects in Richmond Hill, Ont., are likely to lose a total of $2.8 million in unprotected deposit funds after the builder was refused licences by an Ontario oversight body and the projects were cancelled.Hasmukh Patel borrowed $250,000 through a line of credit to pay his deposit for…
The number of Canadians living to 100 and beyond reached a record high in 2021. Some centenarians say getting there is all about keeping your hands busy, having a loving family and enjoying life’s small pleasures.Mildred Leadbeater celebrates her 101st birthday. She says keeping positive and laughing at her troubles has helped her throughout her life. (submitted)The number…
The Archbishop of Canterbury says his apology for the “terrible crime” the Anglican Church allowed at residential schools will be followed by action — but it’s unclear whether that will include any of the Church of England’s estimated assets of $13 billion Cdn.Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby listened to residential school survivors and leaders at James Smith Cree Nation…
The threat of flooding looms after weeks of spring storms, but the moisture is much-needed on farms on the Prairies.Steve Donald’s farm near Moosomin, Sask., still has snow after rounds of spring storms. But it’s helping to ease drought conditions. (Submitted by Steve Donald)Steve Donald has one word to sum up the current condition of…
Quebec Provincial Police had warned residents near Madeleine-Centre, Que., in the Gaspé peninsula, to remain indoors after they were alerted about a polar bear sighting near grounds of the old airport.Quebec wildlife officials have yet to confirm if it is in fact a polar bear, and continue to search for tracks to determine where it…
Motorcycles are rolling through Ottawa, as demonstrators gather at the National War Memorial.A crowd gathers in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday morning as part of the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally. (Olivia Chandler/CBC)Hundreds of motorcycles rolled through downtown Ottawa on Saturday as part of the weekend Rolling Thunder Ottawa rally. Earlier…
Dozens of products sold under the brand name Elite are being recalled in Canada over fears of salmonella contamination.Chocolate, candies and gum were among the Elite-brand products recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over fears of salmonella contamination. (Foodfest International)Dozens of products sold under the brand name Elite are being recalled in Canada over…
The NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs are here and the first-round schedule has been announced. You can watch all of the Canadian teams in action live on CBC TV or live streamed through CBCSports.ca and the CBC Sports app.The quest for the Stanley Cup begins with eight different first-round matchups as 16 teams compete for the…
Watch parties have been happening nightly across Nova Scotia as Mattea Roach’s winning streak continues. Her parents in Halifax say it’s been an experience beyond their wildest dreams.Jeopardy! champ Mattea Roach makes her parents proudMattea Roach’s parents are cheering her on as she racks up an impressive Jeopardy! winning streak, grateful for the life decisions…
The Red River crest this spring in Manitoba will come close the 2009 flood — the highest since the 1997 flood of the century, forecasters say.Fisaha Unduche, executive director of Manitoba hydrologic forecasting and water management, speaks at a news conference on Friday. (Travis Golby/CBC)The spring flood on the Red River is now expected to…