Forget the classic coffee shop hustle. In a quiet corner of British Columbia, a new kind of sanctuary has opened its doors, blending the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee with the soft, rhythmic click of crochet hooks. Canada’s first-ever crochet cafe is now a reality, offering a cozy, inclusive haven where crafters, beginners, and […]
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The postcard-perfect village, once a symbol of serene escape, is under siege. From the cobblestone alleys of Europe to the remote mountain settlements of Asia, a tidal wave of visitors is overwhelming communities that were never built to handle them. What was once a welcome economic boost has, in many places, tipped into a state
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For over a decade, the Simon Fraser University (SFU) football program carved out a unique identity as the only Canadian team competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the United States. That chapter came to an abrupt and controversial end in 2023 when the university announced the termination of its football program. Now,
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The world is ready to travel again, but the map has been redrawn. The latest global travel rankings for 2025 are in, and they tell a compelling story of shifting priorities, rediscovered classics, and the rise of a more intentional traveler. While familiar powerhouses like the USA, France, Italy, and Spain continue to dominate the
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For years, a single policy prescription has dominated urban planning debates: blanket upzoning. The theory was elegant and compelling. By removing restrictive single-family zoning laws and allowing higher-density housing—like duplexes, triplexes, and low-rise apartments—to be built in all neighborhoods, cities could unleash a wave of new supply. This surge in housing, the logic went, would
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The global battle for tech supremacy is heating up, and Canada is finding itself in the crosshairs of criticism from an unlikely source: the CEO of one of the world’s most popular streaming platforms. Daniel Ek, the founder and chief executive of Spotify, has taken direct aim at the Canadian government’s approach to supporting the
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Australia Bondi Beach Shooting Turns a Place of Joy Into Tragedy Australia Bondi Beach Shooting Turns a Place of Joy Into Tragedy Bondi Beach has always been a place where life feels lighter. Laughter carries across the sand. Families gather near the water. Tourists pause to watch the sun sink into the ocean. On the
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A major winter storm has descended upon Chicago, bringing with it a cascade of travel chaos that has rippled across the globe. O’Hare International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, has been brought to a near-standstill, with hundreds of flights canceled and thousands of passengers left stranded. This disruption has created a domino
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The frenzy of Black Friday may have subsided, but the opportunity for incredible savings is far from over. For savvy shoppers across Canada, the extended Black Friday sales event is in full swing, offering a second chance to snag those coveted items you might have missed. Retailers are keeping the discounts alive on everything from
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For decades, Canada’s approach to national defence has been characterized by a careful, often cautious, balancing act. However, the rapidly shifting global landscape—marked by rising geopolitical tensions, climate-driven security threats, and accelerating technological change—is forcing a long-overdue reckoning. The central question is no longer if Canada needs to modernize its military, but how it can
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