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California wildfires have already burned 90,000 acres, and summer is just beginning California’s summer is off to a fiery start after an explosion of wildfire activity across the state this week, with blazes stretching firefighting resources thin, forcing evacuations and scorching several homes, businesses and bone-dry hillsides. Perilous weather conditions in the last days of … Read more

What started as a day on the water with a friend turned into a full-on rescue mission of 38 dogs. Bob Gist, 61, a State Farm agent in Arkansas, decided to go on a fishing trip with his friend Brad Carlisle, a State Farm agent in Tennessee, after not seeing each other for a while, … Read more

Cloudy with a 40-per-cent chance of showers in the afternoon. Cloudy with a 40-per-cent chance of showers in the afternoon. Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 23 with the UV index at 6, or high, and the humidex at 27. Tonight: Cloudy with a 40-per-cent chance of showers in the evening with rain beginning … Read more

All this activity is perhaps the truest symbol of our lives here in the winter tuque of the planet. The crowd takes in the show as Ibrahim Maalouf performs the opening blowout concert of the Montreal International Jazz Festival on June 29, 2023.Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette Get out your elbow pads, everyone! We … Read more

The Conservatives are making strides in the province and believe they can win seats on the island of Montreal. But obstacles remain. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a rally in Mount-Royal riding on Wednesday evening. To make inroads in Quebec, he may need to walk a tightrope, writes Robert Libman.Photo by Christinne Muschi /The … Read more

As proud alumni, we are saddened by the escalation of events that have disrupted university life and crossed too many lines. Montreal police made 15 arrests after protesters occupied McGill’s James Administration Building on June 6, 2024.Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette As proud McGill graduates and members of the regional advisory board of McGill … Read more

Wade through over 350 concerts at the city’s biggest music event with these top picks. Take in Haitian Montrealer Dominique Fils-Aimé’s enthralling jazz-soul sounds Saturday, June 29, free on the main stage, at the 44th Montreal International Jazz festival.Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette For 10 straight days, the city’s biggest music fest presents over … Read more

The popular city is visited by millions each year (Picture: Getty) Spain’s most visited city will soon ban apartment rentals to tourists in a bid to address soaring rent costs. By 2028, Barcelona will cancel the licences of 10,101 apartments currently approved as short-term rentals. Mayor Jaume Collboni said: ‘We are confronting what we believe … Read more

A Sainsbury’s shopper bagged all this meat for just £36 (Picture: ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK) Having a keen eye for a bargain can save you a fortune, especially when it comes to buying meat. But one Sainsbury’s shopper who bought nine legs of lamb worth £252 for a yellow sticker price of just £36 very much divided opinion … Read more

Willie’s doctor’s have ordered the star to ‘rest’ up(Picture: Suzanne Cordeiro/REX/Shutterstock) Willie Nelson fans have expressed their concern after it was announced the country singer will not perform at a music festival due to ill health.  The legendary singer, 91, and his team announced on Instagram that due to ‘doctors orders,’ he will not perform … Read more