Thrill-seekers who think they have seen it all on land can discover a whole new world underwater, say Canadian scuba enthusiasts. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, prairie lakes to Great Lakes and even during winter in the Rocky Mountains — Canada has some of the best cold water scuba diving the world has to offer. “I can best compare it to flying or going into space. You can now move in three dimensions as you enter a totally different world filled with amazing sights and creatures,” said Jason Weickert, owner of Torpedo Rays Scuba in Nova Scotia. “Plus it’s a … Continue reading Coast to coast: Scuba diving in Canada

From using cans of spray paint to write names – to murals being preserved by cities – street art has come a long way from the traditional ‘graffiti’ that once covered buildings. Street art now is praised worldwide with pieces from notable artists expected to fetch US$500,000 at auctions. This emerging market has also given street artists such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Mr. Leftbrain and Keith Haring the ability to become public figures in the art world – despite their canvases being unconventional. And Banksy is the subject of a major gallery exhibit opening in Toronto next month. For full story visit: https://globalnews.ca/news/4224405/instalist-canadian-street-artists/   Continue reading The InstaList: Canadian street artists to follow on Instagram

For the mother of all days, Global News wants to see all the ways you celebrate Mother’s Day. READ MORE: Mother’s Day gifts 2018: 15 gifts for mom under $25 Mother’s Day is the perfect time to thank her for all the things she does all year ’round. For moms and grandmothers, it’s also a great time to reminisce and reflect on their early days as parents. And for new mothers and grandmothers celebrating for the first time, the second Sunday in May is extra special. For more please visit: https://globalnews.ca/news/4181666/moms-day-off-photo-challenge/   Continue reading Mother’s Day photo challenge: Show us how you celebrate

  By: Daniel Caudle After teasing its viewers with a pilot episode, Star Trek: Discovery needs to be a hit for its controversial five-year studio rental in Toronto to pay off . According to film industry insiders who wish to remain anonymous, the production company and Pinewood Studios have agreed to a five-year filming deal. Although this series has been bringing in millions of dollars to Toronto’s already massive film industry, it has pushed out smaller productions. Filmed at the 11-acre Pinewood studio in in Toronto’s Port Lands the studio features seven sound stages ranging from 10,000 square feet to 46,000 square … Continue reading CBS’s Star Trek: Discovery’s pay wall may cost them

By: Jason Ramroop, Wrence Trinidad and Daniel Caudle The recent heat wave hasn’t stopped spectators from cheering on their favorite athletes at the Invictus games being held in Toronto this week. Bringing in 550 competitors from 17 nations and featuring 12 events, the Invictus Games are being held in Toronto for this first time since they were founded in 2014 by Prince Henry of Wales. Featuring paralympic style events, the games are held annually with the competitors being sick, wounded, and veteran army personnel. The name of the event derives from Latin and means unconquered, or undefeated, which is very fitting as that is what … Continue reading Toronto heat wave doesn’t deter Invictus Games fans

By: Daniel Caudle Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has called for international mediation to resolve a stand-off with Madrid. “It’s not a domestic matter, it’s obvious that we need mediation,” Puigdemont told reporters. The call for help comes after Catalonia held a referendum vote for independence in which officials say 90 per cent voted for independence. Voters were met with fierce opposition from the police who tried to block voters resulting in almost 900 people being injured. According to witnesses the riot police used rubber bullets and batons as a show of force to discourage people from voting. To read the full story … Continue reading Referendum vote sparks backlash in Catalonia

  By:  Daniel Caudle Two Canadians have been killed, and two have been injured following the deadliest mass shooting in U.S history which left 58 people dead and over 515 people injured in Las Vegas. According to police a 28-year-old Alberta woman and a 25-year-old man from B.C. were among the victims, with two people from Manitoba sustaining injuries. Police identified 64-year-old Steven Paddock as the lone gunman in the attack. He opened fire on a country music concert from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel. Las Vegas police and SWAT units ascended to the floor where they believe the gunman killed himself before police arrived. Upon entering the hotel … Continue reading Massacre in Las Vegas leaves 59 people dead