O ne thousand kilometres from the ochre rock and limitless lakes where the Hudson’s Bay Company ( HBC) once held dominion ...
Kit Carson ventured west as a teenager, looking to escape the drudgery of civilization by becoming a Rocky Mountain fur ...
Brigitte Bardot, an enduring symbol of femininity and freedom, has passed away at the age of 91. The announcement came from the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, confirming the loss of a cinematic icon who ...
The muff’s saucy double meaning was already at play in the 1700s and may be hinted at in Henry Fielding’s episodic novel The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Here, one belonging to Sophia Western is ...
The wise hardworking beaver is considered a keystone species. Found in every province and territory, beavers balance ecosystems with their industrious dams. They also have a special place in many ...
Coun. Janice Lukes, chair of public works for the city, said a residential parking ban comes into effect Dec. 21 at 7 a.m.
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Today-History-Dec19

Today in History for Dec. 19: In 1813, fur trader James McGill died in Montreal, leaving 10,000 pounds to establish the university that would bear his name.
The 1670 royal charter signed by King Charles II establishing Hudson's Bay, is shown on display at the Manitoba Museum where it was lent to be displayed alongside its permanent collection of Hudson's ...
From visiting world-class museums to eating at the trendy Forks Market, here are the best things to do in Winnipeg, Canada.
Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the park offers a peaceful way to enjoy the outdoors during the colder months.
Grand Portage State Park sits at the very edge of Minnesota’s Arrowhead region, practically high-fiving Canada across the border, and it’s home to the state’s tallest waterfall – a fact that somehow ...
Strategy lays out new steps towards banning fur imports, and phasing out farm cages and carbon dioxide chambers to kill pigs ...