Last Dionne Quintuplet, Annette, Dies at 91
Annette Dionne, the final surviving member of the world-famous Dionne Quintuplets, has died at 91. We look back at the sisters' extraordinary and often tragic story as a Canadian cultural phenomenon.
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Recovered Dionne Quintuplets artifacts donated to museum
The Dionne Quintuplets Museum in Northern Ontario recovers two priceless artifacts, including the wedding buggy of Oliva and Elzire Dionne. A family donation preserves a unique piece of Canadian history.
Calgary's 1999 Christmas Heat Wave Hit 20°C
In December 1999, Calgary shattered temperature records with a 20°C Christmas heat wave. Residents golfed, swam, and soaked up the sun. Discover the story of this upside-down holiday season.
Chatham's 1800s Christmas: From Soirees to Shopping
Explore how Christmas in Chatham-Kent evolved from simple community gatherings in the 1850s to a more commercial holiday by 1900. Discover the festive history of this Ontario region.
Callander Museum art show celebrates inclusion, disability artists
The Callander Bay Heritage Museum launches 'Adventures in Art,' a new exhibition showcasing the work of artists with intellectual disabilities. The show promotes inclusion and community partnership.
Art Windsor-Essex Wins Four Awards in 2025
Art Windsor-Esseeex celebrates a major achievement, securing four awards. Discover the details of this cultural triumph for Windsor-Essex.
$713M Settlement for Sask. First Nations Amalgamation
The federal government will pay $713 million to three Saskatchewan First Nations to resolve a historical grievance involving forced amalgamation. Learn the details of this landmark agreement.
Historical Sex Assault Charges in Port Colborne After-School Program
Niagara police have laid historical sexual assault charges against a man who worked at a Port Colborne after-school program. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Canada's Duty to Correct Indigenous Dispossession
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
Winnipeg Art Gallery Announces Free Weekly Admission
The Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq will provide free admission every week starting in 2025, enhancing public access to art and culture in Manitoba. Discover the details and plan your visit.
Trump's White House Plaques Draw Historian Ire
Historians critique Donald Trump's newly installed White House plaques, calling them politicized, inaccurate, and beneath the office's dignity. Explore the analysis.
Ex-Saskatoon Principal Gets 6-Month Sentence for 2003 Assaults
A former Saskatoon school principal, Duff Friesen, receives a six-month sentence for assaulting students with a wooden paddle in 2003-2004. Read the full details of the historical crime and its legal outcome.
New infant burial site found at Tuam Mother and Baby home
Archaeologists in Ireland have discovered a new infant burial site at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home. The find comes amid an ongoing excavation into one of Ireland's darkest chapters.
New Heritage Park locomotive takes inaugural spin in Calgary
A new steam locomotive has joined Heritage Park's collection, taking its first public run after nearly six decades. Discover the history and significance of this Calgary attraction's latest addition.
Ottawa art collector's remission after gifting entire collection
Bill Staubi, Ottawa's prolific art collector, gave away his vast collection after a terminal cancer diagnosis. In a remarkable twist, his cancer disappeared. Discover his story of art, community, and an unexpected second chance.
Ex-school director pleads guilty to historical assault charges
John Olubobokun, former director of Christian Centre Academy, pleads guilty to five counts of assault with a weapon from 2003, vacating a scheduled trial. Learn the details of this Saskatoon case.
Jonathan Applegate's oneLINE Art Business Innovation
Discover how artist Jonathan Applegate and partner Kim Johnson built Future Drawn, LLC around a unique oneLINE art form. Explore the innovation reshaping the art landscape in Canada and beyond.
Rocky Shore Gold Adds Two Historical Gold Resources in NL
Rocky Shore Gold Ltd. strengthens its Gold Anchor Project in central Newfoundland by acquiring claims hosting historical resources of over 938,000 gold ounces. The move consolidates its position in a prolific gold belt.
New German Tribunal for Nazi-Looted Art Cases
Germany establishes a new tribunal to handle restitution claims for art stolen by the Nazis. This specialized court aims to provide justice for heirs and resolve complex historical cases.
Lost Rubens Painting Sells for $2.7M After Rediscovery
A painting long attributed to a lesser artist has been identified as a work by Peter Paul Rubens and sold for US$2.7 million. Discover the story behind this remarkable art world correction.
Lost Rubens Painting Sells for €2.3M at Auction
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting, hidden for centuries and found in a Paris home, sold for 2.3 million euros at a Versailles auction. Discover the story of its authentication and unique depiction of Christ.
Kings Landing Launches New Illuminated Christmas Event
Kings Landing Historical Settlement in Prince William, N.B., has launched a new Christmas Village Aglow event, illuminating the holiday season for visitors. Discover the festive details.
Digital Da Vinci Copies Available at Supercar Prices
Milan's Brera Art Gallery offers digital replicas of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece at luxury car prices. Own a certified piece of art history without the millions.
Ranch Ehrlo holds tiny artist showcase in Pilot Butte
Over 200 artworks created by Ranch Ehrlo Society youth and adults featured in Pilot Butte Town Hall exhibition. Discover the inspiring community art showcase.
Germany returns Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland
Germany initiates the restitution of cultural artifacts looted by the Nazis to Poland, a significant act of historical justice and international cooperation.
Trump vs Chamberlain: Historian Rejects Appeasement Comparison
Father Raymond de Souza argues comparing Trump's Ukraine stance to Chamberlain's Nazi appeasement is historically inaccurate. Learn why the contexts differ significantly.
Cambodia's former capital now city of the dead
Explore the haunting transformation of Oudong, Cambodia's former capital, into a city of the dead. Discover ancient temples and golden relics in this fascinating historical journey.
Embrun man, 82, charged with historical sex offences
An 82-year-old Embrun man faces multiple criminal charges following a historical sexual assault investigation involving two victims from 2005 and 2011 incidents.
82-year-old charged in Embrun historical sex assaults
Ontario Provincial Police charge 82-year-old man with historical sexual assaults in Embrun. Case highlights ongoing efforts to address unresolved crimes in Eastern Ontario communities.
New Public Art 'Exhale' Celebrated at Barrie Transit Hub
Barrie celebrates new stainless steel sculpture 'Exhale' at Allandale Transit Terminal, enhancing public space with artistic expression. Discover this vibrant addition to the city.
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