Michelle Butterfield
Senior National Online Journalist, Trending
Michelle has been working in journalism for more than a dozen years, first covering crime and breaking news for The Calgary Herald, and more recently as the Western Canada news correspondent and viral news editor for HuffPost Canada.
For the past 15 years Michelle has called Calgary home, but her heart equally belongs in her home province of Nova Scotia. Her love of both places is reflected in her ability to whip up a delicious batch of either borscht or seafood chowder, depending on the day.
When she’s not busy chasing the stories of the day, Michelle is chasing after her two young children, running a small fibre arts business, volunteering in her community and advocating for young women living with breast cancer.
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Chuck E. Cheese mascot arrested in full costume for theft in FloridaPolice allege the costumed Chuck E. Cheese worker resisted arrest, forcing them to handcuff him while he was still wearing the mouse head.TrendingJul 25
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Venezuelans deported to El Salvador describe ‘horror movie’ mega-prisonDuring their four-month stay, detainees say, they were denied adequate medical care, beaten by guards, fed rotten food and shot with rubber pellets.U.S. NewsJul 25
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White House slams ‘South Park’ for satirical depiction of Donald TrumpDuring the show's 27th season premiere, 'South Park' depicted Trump arguing with the Canadian prime minister and joining Satan in bed as a lover.TrendingJul 24
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Erik Menendez recovering from surgery after ‘serious medical condition’Erik Menendez's wife, Tammi Menendez, says her husband will require a third surgery.U.S. NewsJul 24
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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71His manager confirmed that Hogan died at his Florida home, surrounded by family.EntertainmentJul 24
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‘Psychopath’: Victim’s sister tears into killer Bryan Kohberger at sentencingIn victim impact statements directed at Bryan Kohberger, family and friends of the victims attacked his self-image and ego, exposing his desperate quest for notoriety.CrimeJul 23
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Squalor, neglect and abuse rife at U.S. migrant detention centres, say reportsA new report is the latest to highlight alleged inhumane, degrading and unsanitary conditions at migrant detention facilities in the U.S.U.S. NewsJul 23
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U.S. Justice Department to meet with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine MaxwellU.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson also rebuffed pressure to act on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, instead sending members home early for a month-long break from Washington.U.S. NewsJul 22
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Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in ItalyBaumgartner was best known for his record-setting jump from the edge of space down to Earth in 2012.TrendingJul 17
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Colorado dentist on trial, accused of killing wife with poisoned shakesJames Craig is also accused of placing a hit on the lead investigator in the case from behind bars.CrimeJul 17
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Indian police find Russian mom living in a cave with her 2 young daughtersRussian national Nina Kutina, 40, and her two daughters, aged four and six, had been living in the cave undetected.WorldJul 17
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Woman accused of seducing, blackmailing Buddhist monks for millionsWilawan Emsawat allegedly used more than 80,000 photos and videos filmed during the sex acts to blackmail the monks.WorldJul 16
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‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband found shot dead in L.A. homeRobin Kaye, who worked on the show for more than a decade, and her husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70, were found dead in their Encino home on Monday.EntertainmentJul 16
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Scottie Scheffler, No. 1 golfer, says winning is ‘not a fulfilling life’'I’m not out here to inspire someone to be the best player in the world because what’s the point? This is not a fulfilling life,' Scheffler told reporters.SportsJul 15
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2025 Emmy Awards nominations: ‘Severance’ and ‘The Studio’ dominateSeth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara are among the Canadians who racked up multiple Emmy nominations this year.EntertainmentJul 15
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Pam Bondi’s DOJ urges Supreme Court to turn away Ghislaine Maxwell’s appealThe move furthers scrutiny of Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump's administration's handling of the Epstein case files.U.S. NewsJul 15
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Illegal L.A. firework show goes awry, killing one, destroying several homesIt's the latest in a string of destructive accidents caused by fireworks in California.U.S. NewsJul 4
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More than 1,000 earthquakes in 2 weeks leave Japanese islanders sleeplessThose living on the remote islands anxious and fearful of what might happen, and the national weather service has no idea when the quakes will end.WorldJul 3
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Hakeem Jeffries breaks speech record in bid to delay Trump’s megabill voteThe Democratic leader blew past the record for the longest 'magic minute' speech in history.U.S. NewsJul 3
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Trump tours ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as protests erupt over detention facilityTrump is celebrating — and even joking about — the harsh conditions of the controversial immigration detention facility in Florida.U.S. NewsJul 2
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Lucy Letby, U.K. nurse convicted of murdering babies, may face more chargesLetby is already serving life in jail and will never be released after being found guilty of murdering and attempting to murder newborns.WorldJul 2
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All the glamorous celebrity looks from the Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez weddingLavish gowns, jewels and bowties were abundant as celebrities boarded water taxis for the wedding in Venice.TrendingJun 27
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for defamation, demands $787M'If Fox News wants to lie to the American people on Donald Trump’s behalf, it should face consequences,' Gavin Newsom said.U.S. NewsJun 27
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Celebrities arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos weddingThe details of the wedding have been kept under wraps, but we're beginning to see A-listers show up in Venice.TrendingJun 26
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Pete Hegseth lashes out at reporters for questions about Trump’s Iran bombingHegseth's criticism of Fox News, where he had once been an anchor, was particularly cutting.U.S. NewsJun 26