Despite rain in some areas, wildfire risk in northwestern Alberta remains extreme
With temperatures set to warm up this weekend, Albertans are being warned that the danger in the northwest is still extreme.
Fire
May 9
Grande Prairie man wanted on first-degree murder charge
A 37-year-old Grande Prairie man is wanted by the RCMP for first-degree murder in the death of a man whose remains were found in northwestern Alberta earlier this year.
Crime
May 2
Police release 3D image of child pulled from Ontario river in 2022
Investigators are hoping a 3D image created through genetic genealogy will shed light on a case that has remained unsolved for almost two years.
Crime
May 13
Wildfire evacuation order for County of Grande Prairie downgraded to alert
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, the County of Grande Prairie No. 1 said the fire near Teepee Creek is now being held.
Fire
May 15
People, business shot with paintball gun in Mission
Police have identified a suspect vehicle in a series of paintball gun shootings around Mission over the past week.
Crime
Apr 24
One dead after altercation in Penticton, B.C.: RCMP
RCMP in Penticton, B.C., said an altercation involving several people on Lakeshore Drive early Sunday left one person with critical injuries. The person has since died.
Crime
May 12
Search for missing Okanagan senior enters sixth day
Ground, UTV, tracking and dog teams from Kelowna, Grand Forks, Kamloops, Kaslo and the Fraser Valley are assisting the RCMP in the search for a missing senior.
Canada
Apr 28
White Rock stabbings: Same suspect confirmed in 2 attacks as charge laid
The man who was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing in White Rock last week has now been charged in another attack that happened two days earlier.
Crime
Apr 30
Man who killed Banff taxi driver in 1990 granted day parole
In a decision dated April 4, 2024, the Parole Board of Canada granted Ryan Jason Love day parole for a period of six months.
Crime
May 8
Person with measles visited Edmonton airport, Stollery Children’s Hospital: AHS
Alberta Health Services is warning people that a person with lab-confirmed measles attended a number of Edmonton-area locations over the past eight days.
Health
Apr 24
Mounties share details of suspect vehicle in fatal Duncan hit-and-run
Police believe the suspect vehicle is a grey Hyundai Elantra that has significant damage to the front driver's side.
Crime
Apr 22
Body found in creek near Big White, police launch homicide investigation
'We can confirm it is being investigated as a homicide,' RCMP said. 'The investigation is in its preliminary stages, with no identified risk to the public.'
Crime
Apr 22
White Rock Promenade stabbings: Accused now charged with 2nd-degree murder
Dimitri Hyacinth was already facing one count of aggravated assault, and on Friday homicide investigators confirmed a count of second-degree murder has also been approved.
Crime
May 3
Former NFL player on bail now wanted in Canada after GPS monitor ‘went offline’
A former NFL player who is facing fraud-related charges in Canada is wanted after his GPS monitor "went offline" after being released on bail, police in Durham, Ont. say.
Crime
May 8
Halifax braces for another summer of full parks as homelessness continues to rise
With summer fast approaching, the city of Halifax is preparing for an increase in tents around local green spaces as the homelessness crisis persists.
Canada
May 7
Sex offender living in Surrey poses ‘risk to young children and adolescent girls’: RCMP
Leonard Ramstead was convicted of sexual interference twice, involving victims aged under 14 and 16 years old.
Crime
Apr 15
B.C. mayor prepares for ‘last stand’ as wind threatens to push fire into town
A specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson on Monday morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds.
Fire
May 13
Pop-up Pap test clinic returns to St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, Ont.
The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the B wing of the fourth floor. Test results will be relayed within six weeks, regardless of result.
Health
May 9
White Rock fatal stabbing suspect and victim may have been in physical altercation: IHIT
RCMP have stepped up patrols in the area, and the province’s public safety minister said Thursday that catching the killer is a top priority.
Crime
Apr 26
David Copperfield: 16 women accuse magician of sexual misconduct
Of the 16 women with allegations of sexual misconduct against David Copperfield, more than half said they were underage at the time they interacted with the magician.
Entertainment
May 15
