Gardening expert Brian Minter shares essential advice for starting plants from seeds, emphasizing timing and a positive mindset for the 2026 growing season. Learn how to turn setbacks into opportunities.
Get expert advice on the best time to prune a young maple tree and how to fix irises that won't bloom. Learn essential tips for Canadian gardeners.
High school students in Laval are learning about sustainability and food production through a hands-on urban agriculture project. Discover how this initiative is shaping future environmental stewards.
Expert gardening advice on preventing leaf drop and caring for your poinsettia year-round. Learn the difference between sweet potatoes and yams in our latest gardening column.
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.
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.
Discover the story of SUNshine Girl Carmen, a hospitality student with a passion for languages and a dream to work at Disneyland. Explore her journey and aspirations.
A University of Regina student from Ukraine faces academic disruption as visa processing delays prevent him from writing final exams. Learn about the impact on international students.
The City of Kitchener is preparing to hire more than 200 students for temporary summer positions in 2026. Applications open soon for these valuable work experience opportunities.
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.
An 18-year-old student was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of Portage Collegiate Institute. Police are investigating the tragic incident that has shaken the Manitoba community.
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.
The City of Windsor is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Student Lottery, offering valuable municipal job opportunities. Apply by the deadline for a chance to gain work experience.
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.
Ontario universities confront significant revenue losses following federal cap on international students. Learn how this policy impacts higher education funding across Canada.
Canadian gardening expert warns against fall pruning as it weakens trees during harsh winters. Learn proper timing and techniques for apple and crabapple trees.
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.
Former Missouri substitute teacher Carissa Jane Smith receives a 10-year prison sentence for paying underage students cash, drugs, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts.
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.
University of Prince Edward Island campus food bank records dramatic 60% increase in student visits between 2022-2024 as living costs skyrocket. Learn how students are coping.
Canadian gardening expert explains the real reasons grass struggles under spruce trees and offers practical landscaping solutions for Canadian homeowners.
Yale Secondary in Abbotsford struggles to support impoverished students after the B.C. government cut its $20-million student affordability fund. Help is needed.
A Canadian history professor discovered nearly 40% of student submissions were AI-generated using a clever detection method. Learn how the 'Trojan horse' technique exposed academic dishonesty.
A Concordia Student Union staffer has been barred from campus for allegedly coordinating masked protesters who disrupted classes, leading to a full campus shutdown.
Montreal police investigate vandalism at Royal West Academy after student suspended for Instagram posts critical of Israel. Mother condemns destructive actions.
Regina Public Schools and Catholic Schools partner with Regina Minor Football to create innovative football academy program for local high school students in Saskatchewan.
Pro-Palestinian student strikes at McGill University result in minimal class cancellations as the university warns of sanctions for rule violations. Learn about the demands and campus response.
Oilfields High School students in Diamond Valley are getting practical agricultural education through hands-on vertical farming. Discover how this innovative approach enhances learning.