"What we know of our sister is she would have forgiven the landlord," Kathy Zimmer, Zowalchuk's sister told Global News on Friday.

Calgary police are looking for a man who they believe has information about a hit-and-run at a city grocery store earlier this week that sent a 77-year-old woman to hospital.

A former deputy national security advisor in Israel is calling the attack by Hamas this weekend an "earthquake" for the country and people's sense of security.

Johnson is described as 6ft tall, 200 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. Police are concerned for his well being, and are urging the public to contact them if they have any info.

Xwísten (Bridge River Indian Band) Chief Ina Williams could not thank the group of volunteers enough for their hard work.

The man was first reported missing through a social media post by his former high school, King David High School in Vancouver. A Canadian advocacy group confirmed the report.

The potential for prolonged and expanding violence could test President Joe Biden's leadership on both the world stage and at home.

'A siren happened and I had to run to a bomb shelter,' said Vancouver's Shauna Osten, who is on a trip to Israel. 'Things escalated really fast.'

Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged and deadly attack that has suddenly plunged Israel and Gaza into battle.

The weather office says it could feel like 30 C in Port Alberni on Saturday, while cities throughout the Interior are all forecast to reach or exceed 20 C on Sunday.

An estimated 500 people are injured after two earthquakes struck Herat, Afghanistan Saturday, the country's national disaster authority said.

Early plans for the Coldstream Ranchlands include a looping trail just under seven kilometres in length with connections to existing and future trail networks.

Police agencies in Vancouver are increasing their presence at places of worship and community centres as a result of attacks in Israel.

Officials said Toronto firefighters were dispatched to the area of Yonge and Church streets at around 3:15 p.m. Saturday to battle a fire at an apartment building.

Delta police say a man shattered two windows where Pride flags were hanging at Ladner United Church on the night of Sept. 22.

Documents show that Cyrus David Fines is in custody, but his next court appearance will be Thursday, Oct. 5.

Union President Shawn Fain will update members Friday on bargaining toward bringing to an end the nearly 3-week-old strikes against the companies.

The Trekfit gym in Griffintown has been operating under the Bonaventure Expressway at the southern end of Peel Street for two years and it is growing in size and popularity.

Ross Jefferson, president and CEO of Discover Halifax says the number of visitors is up 8.5 per cent when compared with pre-pandemic levels. But not all businesses are thriving.

Two dogs were running loose which resulted in injuries to a pregnant woman and her dog.

'I think that young people are looking at this and seeing an entire world of possibility opening up,' Edmonton city councillor Aaron Paquette said.

Metcalfe, who has since enrolled in school and is working toward being a plumber, pleaded guilty to the charge and saved the court the time needed for a trial. 

Beginning in 2024, the City of Edmonton will have the ability to hike tax rates on homes considered 'derelict' in mature neighbourhoods.

As National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is honoured across the country, Canadians are encouraged to honour the 231 Calls for Justice.

Braden Remillard lives in the area and said on Sunday morning he saw a post on the Facebook Fleetwood Community page and was shocked to see the racist vandalism.

Police say a four-year-old and his mother were in the area of Jackson Street West and MacNab Street South when a female suspect attempted to walk away with the boy in her arms.

 

Lake Winnipeg is seeing an upward trend in algae, which experts warn could be detrimental to the lake's ecosystem. One way to solve it, they say, is by dealing with phosphorous.

According to the college's registrar, enrolment is up eight per cent compared to last year, adding about 400 students.

According to a City of Calgary news release, the facility will provide 12 affordable units for Indigenous seniors.