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Alberta ultra-marathoner overcame medical condition to run thousands of kilometres

Alberta ultra-marathoner overcame medical condition to run thousands of kilometres

"I failed the mile in high school intentionally because I would not run in front of other people," said ultra marathon runner Jessica McBride of St. Albert, Alberta.
Alberta wedding planner shares 2025 wedding trends, cost

Alberta wedding planner shares 2025 wedding trends, cost

The average wedding cost in Canada is roughly $32,000 give or take a few thousand dollars. 
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by United States President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.
15 American and Canadian downtowns that are bouncing back, and how they did it

15 American and Canadian downtowns that are bouncing back, and how they did it

Spokeo used data published in the Journal of Urban Studies to explore which cities across the U.S. and Canada have experienced a resurgence.
Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

Is there life out there? The existence of other technological species is highly likely

According to astronomers, there are approximately 200 billion trillion stars in our observable universe — chances are, there’s life out there somewhere.
Proposed Alberta trading post will honour Indigenous heritage

Proposed Alberta trading post will honour Indigenous heritage

Non-profit group says volunteer project would promote tourism
From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism

From bagels to 'Canadianos,' Trump tariff threat inspires symbolic acts of patriotism

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada — not to mention his musings about making the country the 51st American state — have unleashed an uncharacteristic wave of patriotism across the country, marked by acts big and small.
From Trump to Taylor: Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching

From Trump to Taylor: Six Super Bowl storylines Canadian marketers will be watching

When Canadians tune into the Super Bowl on Sunday, there will be plenty of action on and off the field that marketers will have their eye on.
Leveraging oil and gas could be Canada’s 'trump card' in a tariff war

Leveraging oil and gas could be Canada’s 'trump card' in a tariff war

“The fentanyl issue is just a smokescreen for what is a long term goal of  reshoring American jobs and reshoring American investment, and stirring  up the shitstorm of uncertainty for investors, ”says the research chair in Canada-U.S. relations at St. Francis Xavier University.
Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.

Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.

Spokeo explored the negative impacts of smartphone usage on sleep and what people can do to get more restful downtime.
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