BC Hydro to dismantle decommissioned natural gas power plant in Port Moody
The Burrard Generating Station is 62 years old and, until it was decommissioned in 2016, served as a backup power source for B.C.'s hydroelectric grid during low water years.
Economy
May 14
Alberta NDP debate marked by agreement, until it came to Nenshi’s record
Nenshi's status as the newcomer to the party, and relatively vague platform promises, have opened the door to questions about where he stands on key issues.
Politics
May 12
Mother’s decapitated body found in garbage bag, Toronto murder trial hears
Dallas Ly sat quietly Monday as assistant Crown attorney Jay Spare told the jury that it is an admitted fact that he stabbed his mother Thanh 'Tien' Ly and caused her death.
Crime
Apr 29
No competition in more than a third of GC Strategies federal deals: docs
“It's the easy way out,” said one former senior civil servant working on procurement. “Unless you have a legitimate reason to sole source, don’t.”
Canada
Apr 12
Who is Rose Hanbury and how does she tie into the Kate Middleton drama?
Rose Hanbury has been linked to the Prince and Princess of Wales for years, but an old rumour is getting fresh air as Kensington Palace continues to fumble.
Trending
Mar 13
Vape detectors with listening abilities installed in some Peel school washrooms
Vape detectors installed in some Peel Region school washrooms also have technology to listen for loud noises. One privacy expert worries the technology could expand 'dramatically.'
Education
Apr 29
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
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they're putting resources on standby.
Politics
Apr 5
B.C. unveils $300M to expand Metro Vancouver transit after federal budget snub
There was no new money for Metro Vancouver transit in the 2024 federal budget. The province unveiled funding Wednesday aimed at expanding bus service.
Economy
Apr 17
$34B Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project opens after years of construction
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project took more than four years to construct, and was one of the most costly infrastructure projects in Canadian history.
Canada
May 1
Terror threat in Canada ‘elevated’ after Moscow attack, says Petraeus
David Petraeus told The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson that the scale of Moscow's attack makes the current state of extremism and terrorist capabilities “very worrisome.”
Canada
Mar 31
Former Hydro-Québec worker accused of spying for China pleads not guilty to new charges
Yuesheng Wang, who is out on bail, entered the not guilty pleas at the courthouse in Longueuil, Que., on Montreal's South Shore. He has said he intends to fight to clear his name.
Canada
Apr 5
Child-killer Allan Schoenborn changes name, fights to keep new identity secret
Allan Schoenborn was found not criminally responsible for killing his three young children in Merritt, B.C., 14 years ago.
Crime
Apr 17
BC Hydro launches call for private wind, solar power producers to feed grid
The Crown corporation said it needs another 3,000 gigawatt hours of electricity annually, enough to power the equivalent of 270,000 homes or a million electric vehicles.
Economy
Apr 3
Kelowna man admits he killed his roommate
A Kelowna man admitted Tuesday during the fourth week of his murder trial that he killed his roommate nearly three years ago.
Crime
Mar 26
Let’s talk about women’s hair loss (and how to prevent it)
From taboo to top-of-mind—early intervention is key. But where to start? Read on for eight tips on how to prevent hair loss from two hair experts.
The Curator
Apr 10
Hyman’s OT winner lifts Oilers past Winnipeg Jets 4-3
The Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third before Zach Hyman ended it 82 seconds into overtime with his 51st of the season.
Sports
Mar 26
A look at the twisted crimes of Peter Demeter, one of Canada’s worst criminals
The 100th episode of 'Crime Beat' examines the grisly murder of Christine Demeter, and gathers never-before-heard details from journalists, lawyers and former investigators.
Crime
May 10
Weak productivity is an economic ‘emergency,’ Bank of Canada warns
Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers gave a speech in Halifax on Tuesday in which she sounded the alarm on Canada’s flagging productivity rates.
Economy
Mar 26
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine during Easter Mass address
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday.
World
Mar 31