My mum threw the best Hanukkah parties. Now, I'm trying to be the matriarch she was

I want to give my boys the same warm Hanukkah memories I enjoyed but I don’t know where to buy candles or which latkes to make or how you get the jelly inside a doughnut, writes Wendy Litner.


N.B. whale researcher's stunning drone photos are turning heads

When Gina Lonati was five years old, her faexmily took her to Sea World in California, where she came face to face with a dolphin — and knew immediately that she had just glimpsed her future.


Manitoba couple say they've spent more than $23K so far trying to get home from South Africa

A Brandon, Man., couple are quarantining in a Toronto hotel after returning from South Africa, just days after the federal government placed travel restrictions on 10 countries due to the presence of a new variant of concern.


Rain after volcanic eruption hinders Indonesia's rescue efforts as death toll rises

Rescuers were searching for survivors Sunday on the slopes of the highest volcano on Indonesia's island of Java after it was rocked by an eruption that killed at least 14 people, as smouldering debris and thick mud hampered their efforts.


Would national vaccine mandates work in Canada? Experts aren't sure

With European states turning to mandatory national vaccination regimes to deal with record COVID-19 infections, experts in Canada say that while science and the law may back the Liberal government if it chose to follow suit, it might not be the panacea the public is hoping for.


Why employers may need to bend toward a more flexible future to stay competitive

The long-term provision of flexible work will remain a key draw for employees in Canada's future economy and also for organizations looking to retain their services, employers and experts say.


Liberal MP feeling 'excited but nervous' after winning private member's lottery

Members of Parliament of different party stripes have won a chance to pursue policies close to their hearts — and maybe even see their ideas adopted into law — all thanks to some good luck.


Preparing to do more: Barbados visit reflects evolving role of Prince Charles in royal transition

As Barbados became a republic and replaced Queen Elizabeth as its head of state, the ceremonies also reflected the ongoing — but subtle — transition playing out within the upper echelons of the House of Windsor.


Canadian field hockey players heading home from South Africa after travel exemption granted

Canadian field hockey players stuck in South Africa due to COVID-19 travel restrictions are set to finally depart on Dec. 8 after receiving a travel exemption from the Canadian government.


Most RCAF Cyclone helicopters undergoing repairs after cracks discovered

RCAF Sikorsky Cyclone helicopters are undergoing repairs after routine maintenance identified cracks in the tails of four of the aircraft.