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How an anticipated La Niña weather pattern could ease B.C. droughtB.C.'s lingering drought could be eased by an incoming weather pattern that may bring a colder and wetter than normal winter, says a UBC weather and climate expert.WeatherOct 2
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La Niña winter expected in B.C., which could be good news for skiersWhile it's always difficult to predict weather patterns with certainty this far out, it's looking like there's a decent chance it will be a good year for skiers and snowboarders.WeatherSep 24
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Canadians set for a snowy winter, but how much depends on locationCanadians should expect colder temperatures across much of Canada this winter, with more snow also forecast to cover much of the country compared with last year.CanadaNov 21
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October ‘very dry’ in southern Alberta, but ‘more normal winter’ on the way: Environment CanadaAfter a much drier and warmer October than normal, Albertans are being warned to prepare for the return of winter weather.WeatherNov 4
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Ski season underway at Rocky Mountain resorts in Alberta, B.C.This year's ski and snowboard season in the Rockies officially kicked off on Nov. 5, with the opening of the Lake Louise Ski Resort.SportsNov 5
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Brace yourself: 3 more waves of snow set to hit Alberta this weekendKeep that shovel and snow brush handy: the snow that has fallen in parts of Alberta so far this week could be just a dress rehearsal for what's to come on the weekend.WeatherNov 21
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Clean-up crews hit the ground as North Vancouver digs out from destructive stormThe season's first atmospheric river dumped an estimated 340 millimetres of rain on the community over the course of three days, overwhelming creeks and damaging homes.EnvironmentOct 22
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Educators at Montreal youth detention centre accused of having sex with minorsLa Presse reported that nine women employees at the detention centre had sexual intercourse with at least five minor residents, and one of the educators had a baby with a detainee.CanadaOct 25
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Hurricane Helene gathers steam as officials warn of life-threatening conditionsForecasters predict Hurricane Helene could reach Category 4 strength in the Gulf of Mexico, with sustained winds reaching up to 250 kilometres per hour.WeatherSep 25
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Wet spring helped fend off harsh summer drought for Alberta farmersA cold and dry winter set the stage for a challenging summer, but rain in May and June helped alleviate many concerns for some farmers.EnvironmentAug 27
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Summer 2024 was the hottest on record, EU climate agency saysThe northern meteorological summer — June, July and August — averaged 16.8 degrees Celsius (62.24 degrees Fahrenheit), according to Copernicus.WeatherSep 6
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Georgia school shooting suspect interviewed by police for online threats in 2023The shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., left two students and two staff members dead, and injured nine other people.U.S. NewsSep 5
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LaGrange says new Alberta hospital agency to be up and running in the springThe United Conservative Party government is breaking apart Alberta Health Services as part of a major overhaul.HealthNov 18
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Metro marks end of ‘transition year’ with small profit dipThe company behind Metro grocery stores and Jean Coutu drugstores said the earnings were slightly down from $222.2 million in the fourth quarter last year.CanadaNov 20
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Poeltl, Barrett help Raptors snap seven-game skidJakob Poeltl and Canadian RJ Barrett continued to carry the injury-depleted Raptors in a 130-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday as Toronto snapped a seven-game losing skid.SportsNov 18
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Quebec set to name new head of youth protection system after sex scandal at facilityQuebec's youth protection department is set to have a new director as fallout continues over a media report into sexual misconduct allegations at a Montreal youth detention centre.CanadaOct 30
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Manitoba RCMP officers to be outfitted with bodycams starting FridayRCMP in Manitoba will soon be using body-worn cameras in a recent move to improve safety, transparency, and accountability in law enforcement.CrimeNov 20
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Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders lead the way on CFL all-star teamsThe Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders each had nine players named to the East and West Division all-star squadsSportsOct 30
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Quebec’s head of youth protection steps down after sex scandal at detention facilityQuebec's national director of youth protection has resigned, days after a media report claimed that educators at a youth detention centre had sexual relations with detainees.CanadaOct 28
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RV dwellers in northeast Calgary issued 1-month permit but may soon be forced to moveA group of people living in motorhomes along a street in a northeast Calgary industrial park are still living in limbo as a back and forth with the city continues.CanadaOct 22