Fire that destroyed Edmonton’s historic Hangar 11 being investigated as suspicious
A large fire consumed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era airplane hangar that was part of the former municipal airport, between the NAIT campus and Blatchford.
Fire
Apr 22
WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP station
A Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.
Crime
Apr 11
Saskatchewan World War II veteran honoured at statue unveiling Saturday
Saskatchewan veteran Nick Kazusa, who participated in the liberation of France during the Second World War, has been honoured with the French Legion of Honour medal. Kazusa is 104.
Canada
Apr 6
B.C. veteran turns 105, has raised more than $450K for charity
John Hillman said he was first inspired to raise money by Capt. Tom Moore in England, who was also a Second World War veteran. He walked to raise money during the pandemic.
Canada
Mar 22
Person of interest sought in suspicious Edmonton hangar fire
A week after a piece of Edmonton aviation history burned to the ground, police have released photos of a person of interest in the suspicious blaze investigation.
Crime
Apr 30
Princess Anne to help commission new navy vessel in B.C. ceremony
The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet will officially be commissioned in a ceremony featuring Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles.
Politics
May 3
Meet Canada’s newest centenarian — and his 2 tips for longevity
Russell Kaye was a gunner with Canada’s 12th Field Regiment during the Second World War. He was one of 133,000 Allied troops that stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
Canada
Feb 9
Easton Cowan of London Knights named OHL’s Most Outstanding Player
After posting a 36-game point streak and finishing with the second-best points-per-game total in the OHL, Easton Cowan has been named the league's Red Tilson Trophy winner.
Sports
May 2
Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees
Around 1,500 refugees fled their homeland and boarded the ship with their scant possessions. The ship they boarded would be their home for the next six months.
Canada
May 4
Alberta Aviation Museum wants to take over Hangar 14 ownership from City of Edmonton
After Hangar 11 was destroyed in a fire, those working to preserve and promote Edmonton's aviation history say their efforts are now more important than ever.
Canada
Apr 26
Ottawa plans to sell historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing
The building was declared surplus in 2016 after the local reserve unit moved out, but it is still used for community functions, military cadet training and to house a museum.
Canada
Apr 17
Historic aircraft, veterans on hand to mark RCAF’s 100th anniversary in Langley
Visitors had the chance to view engine startups and get hands-on with planes ranging from World War 2 bombers to cold-war nuclear-armed jets to the Snowbirds stunt planes.
Crime
Apr 1
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An elephant seal drawing attention in a Vancouver Island neighbourhood and a lucky winner on a B.C. slot machine are just two of the stories we want to highlight this week.
Trending
Apr 5
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
French PM talks language, secularism, strong ties in speech to Quebec legislature
France wants to help Quebec protect the French language and he praised Quebec's refusal to give in to defeat, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said.
Canada
Apr 12
‘We are compassionate’: Stranded orca calf grips heart of Vancouver Island town
The small community of Zeballos has fully invested itself in the unfolding rescue effort for an orca calf, which could occur this week officials say.
Environment
Apr 11
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
2 hours
Saskatoon population sees largest increase in 2023 since after Second World War
Saskatoon city officials are estimating the city had its largest year-over year population change last year since the Second World War.
Canada
Jan 23
London Knights take 3-0 series lead on Landon Sim’s overtime winner
A deflection by Landon Sim on an Oliver Bonk shot at 8:01 of overtime gave the London Knights a 4-3 overtime win in Flint on April. 2.
Sports
Apr 2
Taiwan earthquake: 2 Canadians rescued as Ottawa updates travel advisory
The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, killing nine people, sending some scrambling out windows of damaged buildings.
World
Apr 3