Nearly two dozen trees in Harris Park coming down for $2 million upgrade
Twenty-five trees will be removed to make room for the construction, especially near the shoreline, where roots may intertwine with the erosion control structure.
Canada
Mar 13
Winnipeg man dies in crash at Lagimodiere Boulevard
A collision on Lagimodiere Boulevard claimed the life of a man in his 40s on Sunday night, Winnipeg police report.
Canada
Feb 12
New 20-unit senior’s housing project gets underway in Lumby, B.C.
Senior citizens in Lumby, B.C., can look forward to a new housing opportunity as construction begins on a 20-unit building that will include amenities as well as apartments.
Canada
Jan 29
Charges laid after break-in at central Alberta gun club leads to shelter-in-place order
A pair of Calgarians are facing a list of charges after a central Alberta gun club was broken into on Friday, leading to a shelter-in-place order being issued for area residents.
Crime
Feb 12
Impaired driver rams police vehicles in Coquitlam, B.C.: RCMP
According to police, when officers found the suspect vehicle, a white Ford truck, the truck immediately started ramming multiple police cars.
Crime
Jan 25
Reclamation work to begin on gas wells in west Lethbridge
Tamarack Valley Energy has indicated reclamation work will begin on four sweet natural gas wells in November to make way for residential expansion within the city of Lethbridge.
Canada
Nov 2, 2023
Nelson, B.C. passes bylaw banning drug use in 12 public places
Nelson city council narrowly approved the new bylaw Tuesday, banning the use of illicit drugs in 12 public areas, including five parks.
Health
Sep 7, 2023
7 trees in park vandalized, poisoned in Osoyoos, B.C., town says
Vandals drilled holes in the mature trees and are believed to have inserted poison. The trees are not expected to survive, and the attack has been reported to police.
Crime
Jun 30, 2023
Winnipeg police investigate alleged sexual assault on 15-year-old girl in Windsor Park
Winnipeg police say they are investigating alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Frontenac Park in the neighbourhood of Windsor Park.
Crime
Jun 17, 2023
Flood watch, high stream flow advisories, issued for B.C’s Interior and Lower Thompson
The River Forecast Centre said the flood watch includes areas near Cache Creek, Deadman River, Criss Creek, and Bonaparte River.
Environment
Apr 30, 2023
High streamflow advisory issued for parts of B.C. Interior
A strong upper ridge will build across B.C. on Thursday and into the weekend. As a result, snowmelt rates for mid-level snowpacks are expected to rise sharply.
Weather
Apr 26, 2023
Massive Calgary-area solar project rejected in favour of wildlife conservation
A proposed solar project that was slated on a site south of Calgary near a popular bird watching area has been rejected by the Alberta Utilities Commission.
Canada
Apr 22, 2023
Virtual reality technology lets long-term care residents experience different world
IH started using virtual reality in 2020 during the pandemic as a way to support people feeling isolated due to a lack of social interaction.
Canada
Feb 24, 2023
Interior Health reporting 11 illness outbreaks at long-term care facilities
Interior Health says despite the rise in COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses among seniors, vaccinations are playing a critical role.
Health
Dec 15, 2022
‘Grinch-like’: Stolen Christmas lawn decorations in B.C. returned to rightful owners
Police in Sicamous and Salmon Arm say several lawn decorations were stolen from a handful of homes, but were all found on one yard in southeast Salmon Arm.
Canada
Dec 8, 2020
Manitoba couple golf every course in province
Doris and Frank Talbot have logged 142 golf courses in Manitoba — teeing off at every single one.
Entertainment
Oct 14, 2020
Human remains found in RM of Portage la Prairie identified, treated as homicide by RCMP
Human remains found in Portage la Prairie Sept. 3 have been identified as Tamara (Norman) Benoit, 36, whose death is being considered a homicide.
Crime
Sep 11, 2020
Birds of Prey Foundation and AltaLink release rehabilitated birds back into the wild
The Birds of Prey Foundation is closed to visitors for the season, however it does accept injured birds its Coaldale centre year-round.
Canada
Oct 6, 2020
Kelowna care home continues to see COVID-19 deaths
'Health authorities are taking steps to, across B.C., to deal with the challenges presented by this.'
Health
Oct 28, 2021
Arson investigators probe fatal S.E. garage fire
Arson investigators are probing the cause of a garage fire in the city's southeast that claimed the life of a man in his 50s.
Nov 30, 2010