More apprentices needed to keep up with Manitoba’s growing vacancies in trades
A current look at the state of the trades. The construction industry is doing more to attract young workers, but it's not enough to keep up with the number of journeymen retiring.
Canada
May 8
Wildfire near Fort Nelson now more than 8,000 hectares, expected to grow
The winds did not push the fire towards the community and neighbouring First Nation, as officials feared, but they are warning that could change easily.
Fire
May 14
Pro-Palestinian protesters mark quiet night on UBC Okanagan campus
The UBC Okanagan protesters join a growing number of encampments on North American campuses, though the Kelowna version has been more peaceful than many of its counterparts.
Canada
May 15
Arthur Irving celebrated at memorial service in Saint John, N.B.
Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick industrialist K.C. Irving, died on Monday at the age of 93 after a life spent growing the oil business his father founded.
Canada
May 19
New Brunswick oil executive Arthur Irving dies at age 93
Arthur L. Irving, the second-born son of New Brunswick industrialist K.C. Irving, has died at the age of 93 after a life spent growing the oil business that his father founded.
Canada
May 13
More trespass notices issued to people in encampment at Hamilton city hall
Hamilton stepped up enforcement on an encampment in front of City Hall Monday, issuing eviction notices with the site growing to more than 40 tents.
Canada
Mar 25
Galloping Goose Trail in Saanich, B.C., reopened amid ‘ongoing investigation’
A portion of the Galloping Goose Trail in Saanich, B.C., was closed on Tuesday morning due to what police called an "ongoing investigation."
Crime
Mar 12
Fort McMurray wildfire classified as ‘being held’
In a Sunday evening update, officials downgraded the status of a wildfire near Fort McMurray, which was previously classified as 'out of control.' The fire is now 'being held.'
Fire
May 20
Sask. man grows produce due to worries about worsening food quality, inflation
Dean Sopher grows bananas, oranges, lemons, limes, passion fruit, guava and figs in a greenhouse he built about three years ago on land near Saskatoon.
Canada
Apr 26
May long weekend marks unofficial start of gardening season
During a time of inflationary food prices, many people are turning to producing their own food. Many mark May long weekend as the official start of gardening season.
Canada
May 18
Billion-dollar rapid-test contracts favoured Chinese imports over cheaper Canadian-made devices
Two COVID-19 importers participating in an initiative to help grow small Canadian businesses charged more to sell rapid tests to the federal government than Canadian manufacturers.
Investigations
Feb 29
Wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 84 square kilometres
Tuesday morning's mapping marks a significant expansion of the fire, which as of Monday morning, was just under 53 square kilometres in size.
Fire
May 14
Alberta families asked to weigh in on cellphone usage in schools
Alberta has launched a survey for parents and families to weigh in on whether or not cellphones should be allowed to be used in schools.
Education
Apr 19
Why can’t we hear full songs in podcasts? Well, it’s complicated
People would love to hear full songs in podcasts. But there are problems that prevent that — at least for the foreseeable future.
Entertainment
Apr 28
Wild breed shows potential for developing drought-resistant potato: researcher
Federal scientists in Atlantic Canada are trying to develop a new breed of potato that is better adapted to growing conditions brought on by climate change.
Environment
May 20
‘Help farmers’: Quebec flower growers encourage buying local on Mother’s Day
A new association of flower growers in Quebec has come to life to encourage people to buy local, a growing trend that they say has many benefits.
Features
May 11
Rare cancer treatment going well thanks to community support, says Kingston resident
A Kingston, Ont., resident says he's finally getting the treatment he needs for a rare cancer he was diagnosed with since the age of 18.
Canada
May 8
B.C. to let Vancouver limit SRO rent hikes between tenants in Downtown Eastside
The move comes at the request of the city, which saw its own attempt to implement so-called "vacancy control" blocked by the courts.
Politics
May 13
Cyclists, motorists need to respect each other on Winnipeg streets, mayor says
Winnipeg cycling enthusiasts are encouraging their fellow residents to leave the car keys at home and hop on two wheels.
Traffic
May 13
Ontario will need tens of thousands of nurses and PSWs by 2032: document
Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures obtained by The Canadian Press.
Health
May 13
