When a child prodigy composer matured into a noblewoman, her legacy got complicated

Delphine von Schauroth (1813–1887) was spectacularly famous in the early 19th century.

The German virtuoso pianist and composer was hailed as a musical genius by critics for her powerful and inventive performances and her original and deeply expressive compositions.

'I get goosebumps': Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day

An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of silence in St. John's, N.L., and throngs of people along the city's two main downtown streets fell quiet and bowed their heads.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon paid their respects in a Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. 

Museum to honour Chinese Canadian troops who fought in war and for citizenship rights

Former B.C. judge Randall (Bud) Wong remembers getting out of bed early one morning when he was five to greet his uncle at the train station in Vancouver at the end of the Second World War in 1945.

His uncle Delbert Yen Chow was returning from India after years of service as an infantryman.

“I remember very vividly my uncle coming off the train, and he was wearing his army uniform and knapsack,” said Wong, 83. 

“We were so happy to see him that we took him home, and then he came to live with us.”

Canadian Army veterans traumatized from service connect with horses in therapy

Canadian Army veterans are healing their psychological wounds with some help from equine friends.

Since starting equine therapy last June, Christian has regularly visited Mirabel's Equi-Sens stable, about 33 kilometres north of Montreal, to see the horse that has helped him “to be at peace.”

Winnipeg Sea Bears player hospitalized after suffering brain aneurysm

The Winnipeg Sea Bears are in shock after one of their players suffered a brain aneurysm during a training session on Saturday. 

According to the Sea Bears, 33-year-old centre Chad Posthumus was admitted to hospital where he is listed in stable condition. 

'I was called;' Murray Sinclair's life and legacy honoured at emotional memorial

Applause erupted over and over at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg Sunday as the son of Murray Sinclair, a former judge, senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into residential schools, spoke about his father.

Niigaan Sinclair said his dad "was a first" in every room he walked into.

"It was impossible to go through a mall without 17 people, two of them he'd sentenced to jail at one point, coming up to him and saying how much they appreciated him," Niigaan Sinclair said.

Province to spend $25 million to help modernize HSC Children’s Hospital emergency department

The Manitoba Government is commiting $25 million towards modernizing the HSC Children’s Hospital emergency department in hopes it will help reduce wait times.

“As a parent, there is nothing more important than your child’s health. Our government believes a space meant for your child, the most important person in your life, should be the best it can possibly be,” said Premier Wab Kinew. “We’re proud to support this ambitious campaign to modernize a new emergency department and improve pediatric care for the littlest Manitobans.”

Crews rescue cat from house fire

A Winnipeg family is safe, along with their beloved cat, thanks to the quick response of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) on Saturday afternoon.

Crews were called to a house fire in the 200 block of Battery Street at 3:36 p.m. where they found thick black smoke billowing from the one-and-a-half-storey home, according to a press release from the City of Winnipeg.

Firefighters immediately entered the house to combat the flames from within, and by 4:15 p.m., they had the fire under control.

Thick fog slows traffic in Winnipeg region Sunday morning

Thick fog is enveloping much of the capital region on Sunday morning.

Visibility has been severely reduced in some areas, including the North Perimeter Highway and Highway 1 at Deacon's Corner.

Mild temperatures and humidity of around 96 per cent are leaving much of the region under a heavy blanket of fog.

Motorists are reminded to ensure their vehicle's lights are turned on and drive according to conditions.

Fog is expected to dissipate throughout the morning.

Port workers' union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early

A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union for locked-out workers is accusing employers of abruptly ending contract talks early.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Local 514 says the BC Maritime Employers Association ended federally mandated talks with a mediator less than an hour after they began late Saturday afternoon.

The employers association said in an evening statement each side met separately with a mediator in Vancouver, but that there was "no progress made."