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Maritime housing market still appreciating in 2025

Real estate analyst reveals Maritime property markets continue appreciating while Toronto and Vancouver cool. Expert insights on 2026 housing price expectations for Canadian homeowners.

Woodward's Department Store Opens in Vancouver, 1903

On November 13, 1903, Charles Woodward defied superstition to open his monumental Woodward Departmental Stores at Abbott and Hastings, transforming a swamp into B.C.'s largest retail hub. Discover the story of this Vancouver landmark.

6 Hospitalized After Head-on Crash in Muskoka Lakes

Six people were transported to hospital following a serious head-on collision in Muskoka Lakes. Ornge air ambulance responded to the crash scene as emergency crews worked to free trapped victims.

Edmund Fitzgerald: 50th Anniversary of the Wreck

On the 50th anniversary of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sinking, revisit the story through the eyes of the AP reporter whose coverage inspired Gordon Lightfoot's iconic ballad. Discover the enduring mystery.

Edmund Fitzgerald 50th Anniversary Memorials Held

Memorial services mark 50 years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, claiming 29 lives. Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song immortalized the tragedy that continues to captivate.

Windsor Podcast Preserves WWII Veterans' Stories

A groundbreaking Windsor podcast is preserving the incredible stories of local Second World War veterans before they're lost to time. Discover these remarkable firsthand accounts of courage and sacrifice.

Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Since Lake Superior Tragedy

Five decades after the legendary freighter vanished into Lake Superior's fury, the Edmund Fitzgerald's story continues to captivate and haunt the Great Lakes region. Explore the enduring mystery of Canada's most famous shipwreck.

Inukjuak: Arctic Community That Shaped Canada

Discover how a small Inuit community in Quebec's Far North played a pivotal role in Canada's sovereignty and cultural identity through decades of resilience and transformation.

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