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Skittle Dogs? The Calgary Stampede unveils this year's unique menu

More than 50 shocking delights are hitting the menu for this year’s Calgary Stampede including freaky tzatziki twisted pickles, and mopane worm poutines.

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Ottawa Charge claims victory over Montreal Victoire in Game 3

Ottawa Charge claims victory over Montreal Victoire during PWHL playoff hockey action in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Cannes dress code for 2025: No nudity or ‘voluminous outfits’

Under the new dress code rules at Cannes, nudity is not allowed on the red carpet, and “voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train,” that block the way for other guests and complicate theatre seating are also no longer permitted.

Tiptoe through the tulip festival

A million tulips are blooming in Ottawa for the Canadian Tulip Festival, and perfect weather brought out the crowds.

Longest PWHL game ever

The Ottawa Charge and the Montreal Victoire set a record for the longest-ever PWHL game, with Montreal eventually winning after four overtime periods.

Pro women’s soccer on the road

Ottawa’s pro women’s soccer team took to the road, holding the Calgary Wild to a scoreless draw.

Canada's best bars? New ranking lists top 50

Whether Canadians want to step inside a sultry cocktail lounge or sip a pint at an inviting pub, the cross-country panelists at Canada's Best 100 named their top 50 bars for 2025.

Skittle Dogs? The Calgary Stampede unveils this year's unique menu

More than 50 shocking delights are hitting the menu for this year’s Calgary Stampede including freaky tzatziki twisted pickles, and mopane worm poutines.

Wildfires burn in Manitoba

Photos show smoke, flames and people evacuating from communities in Manitoba due to wildfire threats.

Cannes dress code for 2025: No nudity or ‘voluminous outfits’

Electrifying performances at Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland

Competition in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday, with sauna-loving Swedish entry KAJ gaining a place in the final and five countries going home after the first of two semifinals of the pan-continental music extravaganza.

Here are the most striking travel photos of 2024

From remote deserts to bustling cityscapes, the 2024 Travel Photographer of the Year winners capture the planet in all its beauty, fragility and wonder (www.tpoty.com). This gallery showcases a powerful collection of images – some taken by seasoned professionals, others by emerging artists as young as 12 years old. These young photographers prove that age is no barrier to vision offering awe-inspiring perspectives that remind us how travel can shape the way we see the world – and each other.

Pope Leo XIV greets the world after election

History is made as Pope Leo XIV steps onto St. Peter's balcony, greeting the world with his first appearance moments after being chosen.

Skip the passport: Canada’s wild alternatives to iconic U.S. destinations

Why fly south when the North is calling? From desert-like tundra in the Arctic to remote islands with wild horses and breathtaking fjords, Canada offers a world of wonder. With insights from Cedar Swan, CEO of Adventure Canada — a Canadian travel company that specializes in Arctic and Atlantic Canada travel — these photos highlight destinations across the country that rival their famous U.S. counterparts.

What Alcatraz prison looks like today

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz, the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years.

These are Canada's top 100 restaurants, according to a new ranking

Canada’s Best 100 looked to 160 judges—spanning from food critics to chefs and restaurateurs—to evaluate what are the top 100 restaurants across Canada this year, based on service, decor and, of course, food quality. Here’s what their favourite restaurants are for a night out in Canada.