Black Dog Gala: Calgary event to celebrate dogs of a different colour
The founders of Calgary's Pups with Soul rescue say people are less likely to adopt black dogs. They're aiming to change that with a special event — the Black Dog Gala.
Features
1 hour
Mobile pet food bank making paw-sitive impact in Winnipeg
A mobile pet food clinic was set up in Winnipeg for a second time, helping relieve some of the high costs Manitobans are facing in their day-to-day lives.
Canada
2 hours
Beagles rescued from medical testing start new lives in B.C.: ‘It’s a special moment’
“These dogs have never felt the sun on their snouts or the grass under their paws. It’s a special moment to see their first few steps,” said Lori Cohen said Beagle Alliance.
Canada
Apr 19
Secret lives of cats: ‘Cat-cam’ research study heading to B.C.
“We brought them over as our companion animals, so we want to know if this introduced species is having an impact on the native species,” said researcher Jonathan Chu.
Canada
Apr 6
Repair work closes Guy Street exit off Ville-Marie Expressway until fall
As of midnight Friday, the Guy Street exit off the Ville-Marie Expressway will be closed until fall, shutting down one of the busiest entrances into the city for months.
Traffic
Apr 19
Hundreds of families flock to Montreal’s Ecomuseum Zoo for annual Easter tradition
Hundreds of families are flocking to the Ecomuseum this weekend, for an annual Easter tradition to celebrate spring and take part in games and several activities.
Canada
Mar 30
Manitoba RCMP investigate seemingly random machete attacks
RCMP in Thompson, Man., are looking for a group of suspects who are believed to be targeting random people and attacking them with a machete.
Crime
Apr 29
Alberta man stuck in the mud for two days reunited with dogs that rescued him
A southern Alberta man has been reunited with two of his dogs after an ordeal that landed him in the hospital after being stuck in the mud for two days near Taber.
Canada
Apr 7
Orangutan treats facial wound with medicinal plant in documented first
Rakus, an adult male orangutan, was seen chewing the stems and leaves of a medicinal plant into a poultice before applying it to his facial wound.
Science
May 3
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh bringing concert buzz to Calgary
One of the biggest names in Punjabi music is bringing his highly anticipated show to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday.
Entertainment
May 8
Lethbridge celebrates Earth Day with historic signing, curbside organics anniversary
A year into the city's green cart program almost six-million kilograms of organic waste has been diverted from the landfill, according to the City of Lethbridge.
Environment
Apr 22
Kristi Noem, potential U.S. VP candidate, defends killing dog despite outrage
She also copped to shooting a goat and killing three horses. Will it kill her political chances?
Trending
Apr 30
Vaccine injury compensation fund gets additional $36M from feds
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
Health
Apr 24
Capital gains changes could have ‘irreversible’ effects, business groups warn
Six large industry groups wrote in a letter to Freeland that the proposed capital gains changes will impede economic growth and come at the expense of future generations.
Canada
May 9
Edmonton’s 1st alcohol-free cocktail bar opening downtown
SPILT Zero Proof on Jasper Ave will operate as a bottle shop, a bar -- offering tastings and by the glass -- and teaching classes, running private events and catering.
Consumer
May 9
Canadian insurer rolls out pilot to assist in wildfire home protection
Intact Financial Corporation on Tuesday announced a partnership to provide eligible Albertans and British Columbians with wildfire loss prevention and suppression services.
Environment
May 7
‘FLiRT’ COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada. What to know about the strain
Canada's lull in COVID-19 cases faces a potential disruption with the emergence of a new family of subvariants, playfully dubbed the 'FLiRT' variants.
Health
May 10
How you can stay safe during the 2024 total solar eclipse
The president of the New Brunswick Association of Optometrists is warning people to stay safe during the eclipse on April 8, 2024 and avoid eye damage.
Canada
Apr 2
An attempt to explain the inexplicable in the world of rock music
Yelling 'Freebird!' and raising hands in the 'devil horns' sign — why do rock fans do some of the things they do? Alan Cross examines these and other rock traditions.
Entertainment
May 5
Increasing renewable energy development to create more conflicts between environmental values
Near the town of High River, Benita Estes has been fighting a large biodigester project that would turn manure into enough natural gas to power 6,000 homes.
Economy
Apr 12