Southern Alberta water users agree to reduce consumption in face of drought
Major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer.
Environment
Apr 19
Toronto pharmacy robberies drop sharply after narcotics secured in time-delayed safes
Pharmacies in Toronto and across Ontario are now using time-delayed safes to secure narcotics, which have curbed the alarming increase in robberies.
Health
Apr 10
Kate Middleton video does little to curb rampant online conspiracies
It looks as though the Prince and Princess of Wales were out shopping over the weekend, but much of the public isn't buying it.
Trending
Mar 19
Emergency room in Prince Rupert, B.C. closes for 8th time this month
The mayor of Prince Rupert, Herb Pond, said he is extremely concerned about what is happening in the community.
Health
Mar 27
London, Ont. police launch ‘Project Safe Auto’ aimed at curbing auto theft
The program, called Project Safe Auto, will take a four-pronged approach to combating auto theft in London: awareness, analysis, enforcement, and technology.
Canada
Mar 11
‘I think it’s crazy’: Toronto home invasion victim slams advice from police officer
A Toronto man who says his wife was nearly shot during a break-in earlier this week is speaking out about one police officer's possible solution to curb further incidents.
Crime
Mar 16
Country musician Corb Lund criticizes Alberta minister over coal application support
Corb Lund says that after meeting with Energy Minister Brian Jean, he doesn't believe the minister knows enough about the issue.
Economy
Feb 24
‘Kids in this province are not OK’: B.C. youth representative alarmed with data
Around 14.3 per cent of children in B.C. were living in poverty in 2021, which equates to more than 126,000 kids, according to a recent report.
Canada
Feb 29
Child poverty rising in Manitoba after pandemic payments closed
A new report says 10,000 more children have been sucked into the vortex of child poverty in Manitoba, with almost 75,000 below the poverty line.
Economy
Feb 13
19 eagles dead in Prince Rupert, B.C. due to dumped ‘deleterious’ substance
Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond said it appears the liquid “fouled” the feathers of the eagles, who were then unable to escape the pond.
Environment
Mar 2
Michael Cera-approved: A roundup of CeraVe products
Michael Cera stole the show with his Super Bowl commercial for CeraVe. Here's a roundup of some of our bestselling CeraVe products.
The Curator
Feb 13
Calgary home sales up almost 23 per cent in February, prices rising
The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) says February home sales were up nearly 23 per cent from last year as new listings rose.
Economy
Mar 1
‘Insulting’: Frustration over Airbnb rentals grow in Montreal neighbourhood
Activists are denouncing the presence of Airbnb in the new construction and say the borough is not doing enough to curb the presence of short-term rentals.
Canada
Feb 27
U.S. agency aims to curb child abuse, drugs by hiring AI experts
The agency did not provide specifics on what the experts will do, but noted that they would provide expertise in cybersecurity, data science and software engineering.
Tech
Feb 6
Conestoga College boss suggests federal government rethink curb on international students
Last month, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced that the feds were set to install a two-year national cap on the intake of students.
Canada
Feb 6
Poilievre wants X-rays to curb auto theft. Liberals say issue’s more complex
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to buy more X-ray scanners at ports to curb auto thefts, while the Liberals say putting the brakes on these crimes is more complicated.
Canada
Feb 6
Feeling bloated? Expert tips to prevent and treat a gassy tummy naturally
Excess gas and bloating can be uncomfortable and even painful. Here are natural ways to treat it.
The Curator
Apr 24
Can the auto-theft summit put the brakes on rising crime? There’s optimism
Cabinet ministers will meet with law enforcement, border officers, port officials and other stakeholders as they look to develop strategies to curb the rise in vehicle thefts.
Consumer
Feb 7
Vehicle flips, hits large tree, ends up in Sherwood Park backyard
A vehicle with three people inside ended up on its roof in someone's backyard after a rollover in Sherwood Park on Wednesday morning.
Traffic
Apr 24
Peter Higgs, father of the ‘God particle,’ dies age 94
Peter Higgs, who theorized the existence of the ground-breaking Higgs boson 50 years before it was officially discovered, died after a brief illness.
Science
Apr 9
