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UBC glass-blower Brian Ditchburn remembers his daughter Kaelin fondly, who passed away at a young age after battling a seizure disorder. Despite his grief, Ditchburn honors her memory by creating beaker mugs to raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital and the Surrey Centre for Child Development. In addition to his charity work, Ditchburn offers glass-blowing lessons and stress-relief therapy for students at UBC, where he has worked for 25 years. Full Article

In his first game back after 638 days, Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray made 24 saves to secure a 6-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, with support from his team's offence. The game was closer than expected, with the Sabres closing the gap to within two goals in the third period before a successful challenge nullified a potential tying goal. The Leafs' third line led the way, with each member contributing a goal, while John...

Police are investigating a man found with stab wounds in downtown at Dundas Street East and Church Street around 7:30 p.m. on Friday night. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. No suspect description or details about the incident's cause were immediately available. Full Article

Head custodian Tony Ward of St. Paul Catholic School in Kitchener, Ont. surprised students by dressing as an elf on the roof before school and waving goodbye from the school sign at the end of the day, spreading joy and excitement among the children. Ward, known for his humor and holiday spirit, may retire soon but plans to return to continue bringing cheer to the school community, as praised by students and staff for his...

The federal government will hold a national forum in February to combat antisemitism following incidents of a suspicious fire at a Montreal synagogue and gunshots at a Toronto Jewish girls school. Newly appointed Minister of Official Languages Rachel Bendayan announced the forum, which will be co-chaired by Justice Minister Arif Virani and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty. Hate crimes against Jewish people have been on the rise in Canada, with Statistics Canada reporting 900 police-reported...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased, and products are independently selected by Postmedia. Jody Shenkarek and Bob Blair are set to perform a free show Downtown, showcasing Shenkarek's back-porch ballads and Blair's steel guitar skills. Additionally, a radio play combining two classics will be held at Varscona Theatre, and Penny Tentiary will spin tunes at Southbound Brewing for a Café Mosaics/Empress reunion night. Full Article