If artist Stormy Bradley’s beaded vaginas raise some eyebrows, that’s the intent. “It’s just creating that conversation,” she said about the colourful little teardrop-shaped pieces that are trimmed with fur. “If that sparks uncomfortableness, maybe we can talk about it…
Funicular not fun for city to maintain during first year
The ups and downs were more than just rides on Edmonton’s funicular during its first year of service. An annual review of the project shows the city had a problem with people pushing the emergency stop button 322 times in…
You and your poo: Why fecal medicine could be the next big buzz
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of eclectic and under-the-radar health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. At a downtown Toronto hospital researchers are…
Dupuis to be honoured for his dedication to fly fishing, conservation, catch and release
A well known angler and life long resident of Nipigon, Ont., will be awarded a prestigious honour next month. Ray Dupuis Sr., 86, will be travelling south in March to be inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Dupuis is…
‘You’re never too old,’ says 78-year-old musher after finishing Yukon Quest
Jim Lanier says the Yukon Quest sled dog race was “everything it was cracked up to be — in a word, tough.” The 78-year-old Alaska musher crossed the race finish line in Fairbanks, Alaska on Thursday, after 13 days on…
Residents unsettled by mystery drones
People who live in the Bear Island and Lake George area say they are unsettled by the appearance of large drones that have been flying close to their homes for months. Stacey Goodine said she and her husband followed one of the…
Home destroyed by fire in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s
Fire destroyed a home on Hilltop Lane in Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s Friday night. Neighbours say the fire started around 10 p.m. The RNC says the occupants of the home were away when the fire broke out. (Submitted by Holly Noseworthy)…
Outdoor activities at Jack Frost festival closed for morning
The outdoor area of Jack Frost Winterfest is closed Saturday morning because of the weather. All indoor activities at the Eastlink Centre, including inflatables, the petting zoo, face painting and performances on the live family stage will go ahead as…
MISSING: 7-year-old Khalida Musah
Ted Raymond, Newstalk 580 CFRA Published Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:46AM EST Last Updated Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:53AM EST Ottawa Police are asking for help finding a missing seven-year-old girl. Khalida Musah was last seen at around 10:00 p.m.…
Thompson RCMP officer cleared of perjury by police watchdog
An RCMP officer has been cleared of possible perjury charges by the province’s police watchdog. The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) said Thursday it had concluded its investigation into the officer, who was accused of misrepresenting herself in a 2018 Thompson…