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One dead as floatplane overturns in Bute Inlet

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:11:10 -0400

At least one person is dead after a plane came down in Bute Inlet on the South Coast of B.C., the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria says.

Float-plane crash off B.C. coast claims the life of one: coroners service

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:28:00 -0400

VICTORIA - One person is dead following a float-plane crash off Vancouver Island.

TSX glides near two-month high as major sectors rally

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:36:30 -0400

By John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index jumped more than 1 percent to hit nearly a two-month high on Tuesday, fueled by gains in most major sectors and optimism following positive economic data from Europe. British inflation fell twice as fast as expected last month, giving incoming Bank of England Governor Mark Carney more leeway for stimulus. Another report showed that Germany is on track for a solid recovery due to a pickup in demand for its products from abroad. Investors also awaited minutes expected on Wednesday from the U.S. ...

One Life To Live Q&A: Corbin Bleu On Playing Reporter Jeffrey & His Unique Meeting With Erika Slezak

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:11 -0400

He's one of the newest cast members to Prospect Park's The Online Network reboot of "One Life To Live," but as The Banner's freelance news reporter Jeffrey, Corbin Bleu fits in like he's been in Llanview for years.

Canadian cyclist Hesjedal recovering from upper respiratory tract infection

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:20 -0400

VANCOUVER - Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal is recovering from a respiratory tract infection that forced him to pull out of the Giro d'Italia.

PHOTO GALLERY: Sheepdogs treat Victoria Day crowd to concert

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:31 -0400

It was party time on Saskatoon's Broadway Avenue Monday afternoon, with native sons The Sheepdogs taking to the stage.

C$ weaker as focus turns to Bernanke testimony

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:34 -0400

By Solarina Ho TORONTO (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was weaker against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday following a holiday in Canada and as its counterpart rallied ahead of testimony by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday. It was little changed from Friday's close, when Canadian equity and bond markets were last open. Bernanke will be testifying before Congress on Wednesday and market watchers will be parsing his comments for hints on the Fed's bond-buying plans. Speculation the U.S. ...

Dominion Beach closed as berm construction begins

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:50:10 -0400

While the Victoria Day long weekend marked the opening of most of Nova Scotia's provincial parks for the season, Cape Breton's Dominion Beach remained closed as part of a major construction project to stabilize the beach.

Torontonians have fun in the sun on Victoria Day

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:06:18 -0400

The Toronto area was blessed with good weather on Victoria Day, allowing residents to enjoy a variety of activities under sunny skies.

Construction hotspots to avoid on May long weekend

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:07:48 -0400

The all-too-familiar sounds of construction work will ring in the May long weekend for Montrealers.