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There’s a peculiar magic to the Ashes: a rivalry where a tiny terracotta urn holds the weight of 140 years of pride, heartbreak, and leather on willow. Whether you’ve grown up listening to the crack of Radio 4’s Test Match Special or stayed up past midnight watching from a Melbourne pub, Australia vs England is … Read more
It was supposed to be a celebration of Filipino heritage and community—the annual Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver. Instead, April 26, 2025, became the date of one of Canada’s deadliest mass-casualty events, with Kai-Ji Adam Lo now facing 11 counts of second-degree murder. Date of incident: April 26, 2025 · Location: Vancouver, Canada – … Read more
Not many filmmakers get to shape two rival comic-book universes and become the boss of one, but James Gunn has done exactly that—directing seven films, creating two TV series, and pulling in over $2.3 billion at the worldwide box office. This guide walks through every movie and TV show Gunn has made, the Marvel-to-DC transition, … Read more
Few election nights in Canada felt as anticlimactic and consequential as September 20, 2021. After a 36-day campaign called by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, voters returned a Liberal minority government—Trudeau’s second consecutive minority—with 160 seats out of 338. The real story, as the national map came into focus, was how the results shifted the political … Read more
If you’ve caught wind of a Taylor Swift “Showgirl” movie and wondered what it actually is, you’re not alone. The limited cinema event Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl hits screens in 100 countries from October 3 to 5, 2025 — but it’s not a traditional film. Here’s everything you need to … Read more
If you’re looking to upgrade your iPhone in Canada, the idea of getting a few hundred dollars off a new device probably sounds pretty nice, but figuring out whether to trade in at an Apple Store, mail it in, or shop around with a third party can be confusing—especially when values differ by hundreds. This … Read more
When you think of stocks that just keep compounding, Berkshire Hathaway’s Class B shares — ticker BRK.B — are hard to ignore. With a long track record of growth and a market cap that recently crossed $1 trillion, the stock has delivered a 60.46% total shareholder return over the past three years, according to Sahm … Read more
You wake up with a sore throat and a fever — do you head to the nearest walk-in clinic, the Urgent Care Centre, or tough it out for an ER wait? In Regina, the right choice depends on your symptoms, the time of day, and a few key facts. Walk-in clinics in Regina: Over 15 … Read more
If you’ve sunk dozens of runs into Risk of Rain 2, you know the itch: a few minutes of scrappy looting, a screen-filling boss, then game-over—start again. This list of games like Risk of Rain 2 digs into the best alternatives—from the explosive co-op of Megabonk to the bullet-hell polish of Returnal—and shows you which … Read more
Paralympic champion Jason Smyth made history by winning Dancing with the Stars Ireland 2024, taking home the Glitterball Trophy with partner Karen Byrne on March 17, 2024. This article walks through the full results, the runner-up, and what makes this win so remarkable. Winner: Jason Smyth · Professional partner: Karen Byrne · Show: Dancing with … Read more