Gardening expert Brian Minter highlights how hardy willow varieties, like corkscrew and pussy willows, provide texture, beauty, and food for pollinators during Canada's coldest months. Discover low-maintenance winter gardening tips.
The City of Windsor has temporarily suspended its by-law requiring hard-sided garbage containers. Get the details on this holiday season policy change and what it means for residents.
Discover the three types of holiday cacti you can grow indoors for vibrant winter colour. Learn how to trigger their blooms with specific light and temperature conditions.
The Canada Border Services Agency intercepted 26 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a shipping container from Colombia at the Port of Vancouver. Learn about the significant drug bust and ongoing investigation.
Recent Beer Store closures in Ottawa are leading to more alcohol containers in blue bins, disrupting Ontario's deposit return system and raising environmental concerns. Learn about the new agreements and impacts.
Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon commits to major rail and port upgrades after Vancouver's ranking fell to 398th worldwide. Plans aim to boost Canada's non-U.S. exports.
Garden columnist Helen Chesnut shares her proven strategies for finding and working with a great gardener. Learn how to source help through word-of-mouth and garden centres.
Discover how to select and care for amaryllis plants to bring vibrant colour and a spring-like feeling to your Canadian home this winter. Expert tips from gardener Penka Matanska.
LetPot's SS-Pro Smart Seed Starter, an all-in-one automated germination system, launches globally on Kickstarter after a successful prototype debut. It solves common gardening pains with AI-controlled light and heat.
Gardening expert Helen Chesnut offers step-by-step advice for saving your begonia tubers through the winter. Learn the timing and methods for successful storage in Canada's coastal climate.
Nutrien's decision to build a $1B potash terminal in Washington highlights the Port of Vancouver's chronic inefficiency, ranking 389th globally. This move threatens Canada's export competitiveness and demands urgent reform.
Gardening expert Brian Minter shares his top poinsettia varieties for Christmas 2025, from versatile 'Pixie' plants to multi-bloom value picks, perfect for Canadian holiday decorating and gifting.
Canadian gardening expert warns against fall pruning as it weakens trees during harsh winters. Learn proper timing and techniques for apple and crabapple trees.
A new agreement will allow Ontario grocery stores to stop accepting beer and wine container returns starting 2025. Learn how this impacts recycling and consumer convenience.
Discover Sun Dipper, the tall, slender staking tomato with exceptional flavour that's winning over Canadian gardeners. Learn how to grow this unique variety for your summer garden.
Get a head start on your spring garden projects. The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants to support community greening initiatives across Windsor-Essex.
A major fire aboard a container ship at the Port of Los Angeles has triggered a shelter-in-place order for nearby communities. Get the latest details on the emergency response.
Canadian gardening expert explains the real reasons grass struggles under spruce trees and offers practical landscaping solutions for Canadian homeowners.
Learn when and how to divide bearded irises for optimal growth and flowering. Expert gardening advice for Canadian gardeners facing disappointing blooms.
Discover Brian Minter's expert tips for transforming your porch pots with vibrant winter colour and festive greenery. Create a natural, spirit-lifting display that lasts from late fall until spring.
Expert advice on how to restore a single leader to your plum tree after the main stem dies. Learn the step-by-step training process for a healthier tree.
Discover why leaving fallen leaves benefits soil health, supports biodiversity and reduces stormwater runoff in Canadian yards. A horticulturist explains the balance.
Learn the optimal timing for pruning different rose types in Canada. Expert Helen Chesnat shares when to trim climbers, ramblers, and bush roses for healthy growth and beautiful blooms.
Two people rescued after pleasure boat collides with container ship in English Bay near Vancouver. Transportation Safety Board investigating Sunday morning incident.
A collision between a container ship and pleasure craft occurred in Vancouver's English Bay. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the maritime incident.
Discover expert tips for managing autumn leaves in your Ottawa garden. Learn why leaving some leaves benefits your lawn and how to create nutrient-rich compost for spring.
Discover the innovative products transforming home life in 2024 - from smart gardening to high-tech baking and immersive entertainment systems that make staying in the new going out.
Discover how nasturtiums effortlessly reseed themselves, creating beautiful low-maintenance gardens across Canada. Learn expert tips for managing these vibrant self-sowers.
Saint John's vibrant waterfront container village, Area 506, concludes its most successful season yet with expanded programming and unprecedented community engagement in New Brunswick's port city.
Protect your garden from Canada's harsh winter with expert tips on preparing plants before deep cold arrives. Learn simple strategies to ensure your greenery survives and thrives come spring.