Busy QEII off-ramp in Leduc to close April 6
The southbound off-ramp from the Queen Elizabeth II Highway onto 50th Street in Leduc will close this weekend, as construction continues on a nearby interchange project.
Traffic
Apr 1
RCMP’s ‘Name the Foal’ contest to name new police horses now open for entries
The RCMP is inviting children to enter its Name the Foal contest to help choose names for up to 10 young horses that could one day be part of the world-famous Musical Ride.
Canada
Apr 11
Affordable rental development underway in Vancouver’s Little Mountain neighbourhood
The site has sat empty for more than a decade after 234 former social housing units were destroyed on the 15-acre property.
Canada
Apr 25
Peter Higgs, father of the ‘God particle,’ dies age 94
Peter Higgs, who theorized the existence of the ground-breaking Higgs boson 50 years before it was officially discovered, died after a brief illness.
Science
Apr 9
City says new Vancouver park sheltering rules necessary, but some call them ‘inhumane’
Bylaw changes approved by the Vancouver Park Board Monday night include a ban sheltering in parks using any kind of structure other than collapsible tents.
Politics
Apr 9
Rose Hanbury addresses Prince William affair rumours
The affair rumours between Rose Hanbury and Prince William have been given new life in the worldwide furor over Kate Middleton's wellbeing.
World
Mar 20
25-year-old charged with impaired driving after collision with baby in the vehicle
OPP officers say a 25-year-old woman was charged with impaired driving in Toronto after a single-vehicle crash Saturday. A six-week-old baby was in the vehicle, officials said.
Traffic
Mar 3
Sentencing underway in deadly Vancouver home invasion where assailants dressed as police
The Crown is seeking an eight-year prison term, while defence is expected to make its sentencing submission on Wednesday.
Crime
Mar 5
4 more years behind bars for man who dressed as cop in deadly B.C. home invasion
A B.C. judge sentenced Sandy Parisian to seven years in prison for his role in a deadly home invasion. With credit for time served, Parisian will serve four years and three months.
Crime
Mar 15
Niagara police begin public safety plans for million expected to view solar eclipse
Niagara Regional Police have begun preparations to deploy public safety measures ahead of the April 8 event which is expected to draw large crowds to the region.
Canada
Mar 21
‘We need support now’: New Westminster faces school ‘crisis’ with enrolment surging
It's not just Surrey. New Westminster is also facing surging school enrollment, and being forced to make tough calls about how to accommodate students.
Education
Mar 14
Prince Edward County mayor disappointed by denial of federal housing funds
Mayor Steve Ferguson said the money from the federal government would have been important in addressing an ongoing housing crisis.
Canada
Mar 6
Chilling new video of deadly B.C. home invasion released
Usha Singh, 78, was found with critical injuries after a friend called police asking them to conduct a welfare check, and later died in hospital.
Crime
Mar 6
Who is Rose Hanbury and how does she tie into the Kate Middleton drama?
Rose Hanbury has been linked to the Prince and Princess of Wales for years, but an old rumour is getting fresh air as Kensington Palace continues to fumble.
Trending
Mar 13
Kate Middleton video does little to curb rampant online conspiracies
It looks as though the Prince and Princess of Wales were out shopping over the weekend, but much of the public isn't buying it.
Trending
Mar 19
Former Winnipeg mayor, Brian Bowman, sworn-in as judge
'In addition to his professional experience, Justice Bowman has demonstrated himself to be a generous community volunteer and has been bestowed many honours.'
Canada
Mar 1
Parts of QEW closed for cleanup following Friday fuel tank collision
OPP said parts of Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara would be closed for several hours while the aftermath of a fuel tanker rollover Friday was dealt with.
Traffic
Jan 13
Ottawa plans to sell historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing
The building was declared surplus in 2016 after the local reserve unit moved out, but it is still used for community functions, military cadet training and to house a museum.
Canada
Apr 17
Brian Mulroney, former Canadian prime minister, dead at 84
Mulroney's term as prime minister from 1984 to 1993 saw him lead a fractious Conservative coalition while netting a slew of domestic and international achievements.
Canada
Feb 29
Things to do in Edmonton on Family Day 2024
If you're looking for things to do in and around Edmonton on Family Day (Feb. 19), there are lots of options -- from art exhibits to ice climbing -- and many are free!
Canada
Feb 15