Interior Health to resume wellness checks during hot weather
Interior Health says it will resume it wellness check program for vulnerable individuals who don't have access to indoor cooling during the summer.
Health
Apr 20
Saskatoon zoo obtains official ownership of zebras
Saskatoon's zebras are here to stay after ownership of them moved from the provincial government to the zoo.
Canada
Apr 2
Nanaimo’s unhoused population jumps nearly 19% but officials think it’s likely higher
Researchers found that at least 515 people were without homes in Nanaimo, which is a jump of nearly 19 per cent from the previous survey conducted in the spring of 2020.
Politics
Apr 9
CafeTO rollout going smoothly so far as spaces for patios begin to be blocked off
Officials vowed to rectify past mistakes, ensuring residents and restaurateurs that they will experience a more efficient curbside cafe program for the summer of 2024.
Canada
9 hours
Addiction a ‘health-care crisis’ as B.C. eyes public drug use ban: minister
Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says B.C.'s application to recriminalize public drug use is still under review and maintains addictions is a health crisis.
Canada
Apr 29
Saskatchewan tourism sector optimistic about 2024 events
Steph Clovechok said the work they've done in other communities to promote Saskatoon is starting to bear fruit.
Canada
Apr 16
Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?
As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?
Health
May 1
Sanimax strikes deal with government to put end to foul smells in Rivière-des-Prairies
Residents living in the area close to the plant say they will soon be able to have their summers outside without whiffs of fetid air pushing them back indoors.
Canada
Mar 19
Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?
Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.
Health
Apr 2
Video shows group smoking illicit drugs in Maple Ridge Tim Hortons
A group of men are seen passing around a crack pipe in a booth, right next to two women who are seemingly unaware of what's happening.
Crime
Mar 29
Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’
As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.
Consumer
Apr 19
Alberta school boards take precautions, offer safety advice ahead of Monday’s partial solar eclipse
If the sky is clear on April 8, Albertans may be able to witness a partial solar eclipse, however, it is not safe to view the event unless eyes are properly protected.
Science
Apr 4
N.B. community devastated by the deaths of two unhoused people in tent fire
Community members in Saint John, N.B., say they are devastated after two people died in a tent fire at a homeless encampment on Monday.
Canada
Mar 26
Winnipeg apartment block back on the market, advocate hopes for ‘whole new story’
'I think the Adanac could create a whole new story to tell about how we work with people that are struggling with homelessness, mental health, and addictions.'
Canada
Mar 25
Airbnb bans use of indoor security cameras in rental properties
Airbnb said the decision to ban indoor security cameras comes as part of an initiative to 'prioritize the privacy of our community.'
Trending
Mar 12
New indoor beach sports facility to open in 2025
Beyond volleyball, the Hangar will also offer a licensed restaurant and mezzanine, and the courts serve as multipurpose space for various sports.
Sports
Feb 29
Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?
Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
Health
Mar 28
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Shop these early deals!
We're just two days away from Amazon's first ever Big Spring Sale and to kick things off, these 10 items are already on sale.
Mar 18
28 best gifts for mom this Mother’s Day 2024
Whether your mom is a homebody, a world traveller or an outdoor adventurer, we’ve got a Mother’s Day gift for her.
The Curator
Apr 18