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Residents who fled northern Alberta community of Garden River eligible for evacuation reliefApproximately 981 residents of Garden River, a settlement that's part of the Little Red River Cree Nation, can now apply for emergency payments from the provincial government.FireJul 17
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Wildfire threatening road access forces evacuation of Garden River in northern AlbertaAn evacuation order was issued at noon Wednesday for Garden River, also known as Garden Creek, a settlement that's part of the Little Red River Cree Nation near High River.WeatherJul 10
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Calgary garden centres suffer in heat and prolonged water restrictionsCalgary garden centre owners say the city didn't act fast enough to fix the water main problem, nor in removing outdoor water restrictions.EnvironmentJul 22
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‘You made my day!’: Stolen Kelowna garden gnomes returned, freshly paintedIn a nod to The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew, let’s call it: The Case of the Painted Gnomes.CanadaJul 5
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Montreal garden club celebrates 90th anniversaryThe oldest garden club in Pointe-Claire marked its 90th anniversary by highlighting exceptional gardens in the Montreal neighbourhood and celebrating its history.CanadaJul 14
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Nearly 1K people flee Garden River as wildfire threatens road access: officialsIn an update on Thursday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire confirmed that 981 residents of Garden River had left the community by Wednesday night.FireJul 11
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5 ideas for greening your outdoor space for a potential mood boostEven with limited outdoor space, from a compact balcony to a modest backyard, these tips will help you attract birds to your haven.HealthJul 4
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Who attacked the trees? Halifax public gardens visitors baffled two years after crimeThe girdling incident left a lasting impact on the community and remains a topic of conversation among tree-lovers, who are still baffled by the vandalism almost two years later.EnvironmentJul 9
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Man arrested after N.S. alert warning of firearm was holding garden tool, say RCMPRCMP say a suspected firearm that led to an emergency alert in Nova Scotia turned out to be a gardening tool, and the man involved has been released without charges.CanadaJun 26
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Indigenous-Asian garden opens in Montreal’s ChinatownA new community garden was inaugurated in Montreal's Chinatown. A first-of-its-kind in Quebec hosts both Asian and Indigenous plants and aims to connect different communities.CanadaJun 15
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Man hospitalized after being shot on driveway of northwest Calgary homePolice said officers were called about a shooting on Evanspark Gardens Northwwest at 12:50 a.m.CrimeJul 11
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Calgary community garden hit by ‘heart-wrenching’ theftVolunteers with the new community garden at the Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Association centre are trying to grapple with problem of stolen soil.FeaturesJun 13
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Luxury development in Halifax and how it’s forcing some businesses out: ‘I’ll have no money’A Halifax restaurant owner says he's at risk of losing his business due to a commercial-residential development project that's set to be built on Spring Garden Road.CanadaJun 11
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5 tips to growing the ultimate potted veggies and herbs this summerAnyone can create their own veggie or herb garden with a few pots and a little know-how.The CuratorJun 25
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Invasive vs. native garden species: Learning what to pull and what to plantToronto residents may have intentionally planted or allowed dozens of invasive plant species to flourish in their own backyards. The question is knowing which ones are harmful.EnvironmentJun 5
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Saint John memorial garden honours encampment fire victims, serves as reminderA memorial garden has been created for the three people who lost their lives in tent encampment fires in Saint John this winter.FeaturesJun 7
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Kingsway Mall expands rooftop garden to meet growing demand at Edmonton’s Food BankKingsway Mall has expanded its rooftop garden with the goal of providing more fresh produce to Edmonton's Food Bank.FeaturesJun 6
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Kelowna releases draft water-use plan, calls for public education on water useOfficials in Kelowna say watering lawns and gardens is making the city one of the biggest water-users in Canada. The city is now seeking input on a water-use plan.EnvironmentJun 21
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Kawasaki engines in some lawn, garden equipment recalled due to safety hazardKawasaki engines in some Bad Boy Mowers, Bobcat, Cub Cadet, Hustler, John Deere and Kubota brand lawn and garden equipment have been recalled due to a fire and burn hazard.ConsumerJun 7
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Calgarians finding creative ways to save water as restrictions continueFrom collecting rainwater for plants and the garden, to saving running water from the shower heating up for other uses — Calgarians are getting creative with their conservation.CanadaJun 18