‘Pretty scary’: Ill Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica finally recovering in Canada
The daughter of a seriously ill Ontario man who was stranded in a Costa Rica due to a lack of available hospital beds back home is relieved now that he's recovering in Canada.
Canada
Apr 24
Ontario man stranded in Costa Rica due to lack of hospital beds at home
A Canadian man who suffered a medical emergency is stuck in a Costa Rica hospital after his family was told no hospitals in Ontario are able to admit him due to a lack of beds.
Canada
Apr 12
Fundraiser started for B.C. cyclist who contracted flesh-eating disease
Ryan Busto, 41, is in critical condition and a medically induced coma after contracting Necrotizing Fasciitis from a “saddle sore” during a cycling trip in California.
Health
Mar 17
Police investigate suspicious package.
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Dec 31, 1969
Pot-eating pups suffering dizzying to deadly side effects: BC SPCA
Dogs exposed to marijuana by ingesting it or inhaling second-hand smoke may display a range of symptoms, from whining to coma.
Cannabis
Mar 8
B.C. announces high fines, jail time for commercial truck drivers who hit overpasses
The proposed changes to the Commercial Transport Act (CTA) will enable the courts to impose fines for as much as $100,000, and imprisonment up to 18 months.
Politics
Mar 12
Kelowna couple auctioning Taylor Swift tickets for hospice fundraiser
The Central Okanagan Hospice Association provides palliative care services and programs for those nearing the end of their life, plus help for their grieving loved ones.
Canada
Feb 9
Montreal-area minor hockey association hosts charity hockey tournament
Montreal's Côte Saint-Luc Minor Hockey Association hosted its annual tournament over the weekend, promoting the sport to young people and raising money for charities.
Canada
Feb 4
Police seek Guelph man who’s been missing for over a week
Police say Bryan was last seen in the northend of Guelph on Jan. 30. He wore a black winter coat, jeans and a red toque and was carrying a green backpack with lime green zipper.
Crime
Feb 9
GO train service disruption to impact Toronto sports fans this weekend
A disruption to GO train service will impact Toronto sports fans heading to games this weekend.
Canada
Mar 20
Winnipeg demonstrators protest RBC’s fossil fuel investments
Winnipeg demonstrators protested RBC's investment in fossil fuels after a report revealed RBC invested over 40 billion in the fossil fuel industry in 2022.
Environment
Apr 6
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash in Caledonia: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say the crash happened early Thursday at an intersection in Haldimand County and involved a sedan.
Traffic
Apr 11
‘Choose your adventure’: Manitoba expo shows how sports can be part of life with disability
Manitoba sports organizations gathered in Niverville on Saturday to show that life with a disability does not have to mean life without sports.
Sports
Mar 31
Toronto police seeking suspect in subway sexual assaults investigation
Toronto police are searching for a man they believe to be connected to two separate sexual assaults that occurred in subway stations over the past week.
Crime
Apr 14
Artificial intelligence roots out sloppy recyclers in Central Okanagan
The findings also showed that 6.7 per cent of households are considered “repeat offenders,” and are responsible for a third of the recycling contamination.
Canada
Apr 5
Inflatable domes a big hit for Quebec’s indoor tennis players
The four exterior courts have been temporarily covered with a vinyl-coated polyester dome, allowing tennis to be played in the winter. Inside, it's heated and well lit.
Canada
Feb 4
Annual Canada goose management program in Okanagan reaches halfway mark
Every spring, teams visit the nests of introduced Canada geese In the Okanagan to addle eggs in a population control effort. This year's program's has reached the halfway mark.
Canada
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Calgary police looking for suspect in March southeast hotel homicide
At around 3 p.m. on March 25, police responded to reports of a shooting at a Super 8 hotel in the 0 to 100 block of Shawville Road Southeast.
Crime
Apr 22
Alberta MLA Jason Nixon shares update on son’s recovery 4 months after rollover crash
Alberta MLA Jason Nixon says his son Austin has been released from hospital, four months after he was involved in a rollover crash near Sundre.
Canada
Mar 30
“Good life for all”: City of Saskatoon hosts round dance to promote unity
The City of Saskatoon hosted a round dance on Thursday to help build relationships between its Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
Canada
Mar 31