PNE staff members awarded for ‘life-saving’ actions
April 16, 2024
BCEHS presented Mike Nasr with a Good Samaritan award for his assistance in 2022, and a Vital Link award for his life-saving actions in 2024.
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Police arrest suspect accused of assaulting officer at Gaza protest in Vancouver
April 16, 2024
Vancouver police say they have arrested a suspect accused of assaulting an officer during a protest over the Gaza conflict on the Granville Bridge in March.
New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions
April 16, 2024
An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.
KGH Foundation turns to community for support of cancer care campaign
April 16, 2024
The public cancer care fundraiser is part of the “Closer to Home Than You Think” campaign launched March 2023. So far it has raised $20 million, with a goal of raising $40 million.
Proposed Renter’s Bill of Rights a good first step, but not enough for Alberta: advocate
April 16, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced three new proposed reforms in the 2024 budget that aim to protect Canadian renters.
Cold weather, snow coming to Calgary starting Tuesday
April 2, 2024
According to a special weather alert from Environment Canada, a multi-day snow event will come after an unseasonably warm Tuesday.
Historic aircraft, veterans on hand to mark RCAF’s 100th anniversary in Langley
April 2, 2024
Visitors had the chance to view engine startups and get hands-on with planes ranging from World War 2 bombers to cold-war nuclear-armed jets to the Snowbirds stunt planes.
Winnipeg charity feeds hundreds of city’s vulnerable with Easter lunch
April 2, 2024
'It's important just to show that people care, and get together on a human level, and ground level, just sharing space with the community (and) break down barriers.'
Edmonton pub’s popular Whyte Ave patio stuck in ‘nightmare’ bureaucratic limbo
April 2, 2024
Hudsons Canada's Pub on Whyte Avenue is frustrated with the City of Edmonton after being told it can't restore its popular patio that had to be closed due to sidewalk construction.
‘We’ve had enough’: Protests over carbon price hike halt traffic across Canada
April 2, 2024
Ottawa's planned $15-per-tonne increase in the federal consumer carbon price came into effect Monday, bringing the levy to $80 per tonne.
Florida abortion ban upheld by court, but voters will soon have a say
April 2, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court ruled 6-1 to uphold the state's ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, meaning a ban on six weeks could soon take effect.
Family of N.S. father sounds alarm over fatal streptococcal case
April 2, 2024
The family of a Nova Scotia man who died from invasive group A strep is sounding the alarm on the danger of the infection after symptoms became fatal within hours.
Winnipeg golf range opens for season: ‘We really haven’t stopped’
April 2, 2024
Monday, a handful of keen golfers showed up at Shooters Family Golf Centre's driving range, now that it's officially open for the season.
Unique leather shop in Plateau-Mont-Royal to close after rent triples
April 2, 2024
It's hard not to marvel at what Dan Rogers' store front has to offer: part improptu art gallery, part custom leather atelier. it's a staple of the Petit-Laurier neighborhood.
Human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to cattle: U.S. CDC
April 2, 2024
It is the second-ever case of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza identified in a person in the United States, the last reported in Colorado in 2022.
Businessman helping B.C. woman who declined surgery because of post-care costs
March 24, 2024
Christina Derksen-Unrau of Princeton, who needs a double lung transplant, said she doesn’t have the money to stay in Vancouver for up to six months.
‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge
March 24, 2024
With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are once again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets.
Winnipeg Kurds gearing up for Nowruz, Kurdish New Year celebration
March 24, 2024
Nowruz is the Kurdish new year and marks the arrival of the spring season. Kurds haves been celebrating the occasion in Winnipeg since the 1990s, joined by others around the world.
Hundreds taking in annual Kelowna Fan Experience
March 24, 2024
The three-day gathering, which is taking place at three locations, started Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon.
B.C. international students hold protest against permanent resident policy changes
March 24, 2024
A protest was held in downtown Vancouver by international students backing a petition that looks to reverse changes made to B.C.'s provincial nominee program.
Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work helping patients recover faster after surgery
March 24, 2024
Calgary cancer doctor wins award for work on helping patients recover faster after surgery.
UBC study finds 8 humpback whales entangled over 13 years at fish farms
March 24, 2024
A UBC study was conducted that found that fish farms are impacting some young humpback whales, but relatively it is quite low compared to population numbers.
Manitoba Moose host 3rd annual women in sports job shadow program
March 24, 2024
'We've heard from so many professionals and gained so much insight from everybody. Those little tips and tricks that everybody has kind of provided us has been amazing.'
Regina police respond to car crash on Heseltine Road
March 24, 2024
Saturday morning, officers responded to a car crash in the 2100 block of Hesteltine Road. Regina police said it looked like the vehicle had lost control and rolled over.
Alleged break-in leads to early morning fire in southeast Edmonton
March 24, 2024
One person, who Edmonton police allege caused a fire at a building in Capilano, was taken to hospital early Saturday morning.
Yankees rally for 10-9 exhibition win over Jays
March 17, 2024
Steward Berroa and Daulton Varsho had two hits apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 10-9 decision to the New York Yankees in spring-training action Saturday.
Sports fields in Kelowna off-limits until spring maintenance completed
March 17, 2024
The city says all of its sports fields are currently closed and will remain so until they’ve been prepped for action.
Alberta mother searches for son in B.C. amid spike in gang-related violence in Dawson Creek
March 17, 2024
Alberta mother joins families of other missing people in BC this weekend to search for loved ones
Wolseley, Sask. looking for go ahead goal in Kraft Hockeyville contest
March 17, 2024
The town of Wolseley has been named one of the four finalists for the 18th Kraft Hockeyville competition.
Police arrest two at protest that delayed Trudeau event, including Rebel News host
March 17, 2024
Toronto Police say they arrested two people at a pro-Palestinian protest, including a reporter for online media outlet Rebel News.
Demand for southern Ontario hotels, rentals gets tight for visitors ahead of rare solar eclipse
March 17, 2024
Niagara Falls mayor Jim Diodati says he's not sure 'exactly what to expect' but believes up to a million visitors could descend on the city April 8.
David Eby rejects Poilievre letter asking B.C. to stop carbon tax hike
March 17, 2024
Poilievre's letter said the carbon pricing system set up by Trudeau is an imposition on the provinces that requires them to accept an ever-increasing levy.
Trudeau says he thinks about quitting ‘crazy, super tough’ job daily, but is determined to continue
March 17, 2024
Trudeau told a radio host on Friday that he thinks about quitting his 'challenging' prime minister job every day, but is still motivated to continue and face the next election.
Daily temperature records set in B.C. as mercury reaches high teens
March 17, 2024
In all, 10 areas set new daily highs for March 15, with Squamish being the hottest at 19.5 C.
United Airlines crew finds panel missing on Boeing 737 plane after landing
March 17, 2024
Crews discovered a broken panel on a Boeing aircraft after it completed a Friday flight from San Francisco to Oregon. The 25-year-old plane made the flight without incident.
Charities saw fewer Canadians donate in 2022 as cost of living surged: StatCan
March 16, 2024
As charities face higher demands and costs, Canadians appear to be giving less to them, according to newly released data from Statistics Canada.
Trump’s hush-money trial delayed until mid-April, judge cites last-minute evidence dump
March 16, 2024
Justice Juan Merchan's decision to delay the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president marks another victory for Donald Trump.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi out indefinitely with enlarged spleen
March 16, 2024
Gabriel Vilardi will miss at least the next six games and maybe longer after being diagnosed with an enlarged spleen.