Western Canada

• Ride-sharing company launches in Vernon, B.C. this month

  Following launches in Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George and Nanaimo, Canadian ride-sharing company Uride is going live in Vernon, B.C., Jan.  27 at 3 p.m.

  Canada

  Jan 20
  
• Human-triggered avalanches likely; warning issued for B.C. Interior backcountry

  Horton said avalanche danger ratings may start to decrease as the weather improves, but there will still be a chance of triggering a large avalanche.

  Environment

  Dec 28, 2022
  
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• Airplane de-icing options limited below -29 C: WestJet, Calgary airport

  'At temperatures including and below -29 degrees Celsius, anti-icing fluid is no longer effective,' said a spokesperson for Calgary International Airport.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Chaos continues at Western Canadian airports. What can stranded passengers do?

  Flight delays and cancellations continued Tuesday across Western Canada. Here's what you need to know about rebooking and compensation if you're a stranded passenger.

  Consumer

  Dec 20, 2022
• Porter to start flying out of Toronto Pearson, including Vancouver route

  Porter Airlines will soon start flying out of Toronto Pearson International Airport, including a round-trip route to Vancouver. 

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
• NHL top prospect helps sell out Prospera Place weeks in advance

  Rockets fans have completely sold out Prospera Place weeks in advance – marking the franchise's first sellout since December 29, 2018.

  Sports

  Nov 28, 2022
• Largest ‘group win’ in Western Canada history for Lotto Max Maxmillions draw

  Fifty-two Maxmillions winners from Western Canada will be sharing the $1 million prize, each taking home around $19 K.

  Money

  Oct 14, 2022
• More heat warnings issued for B.C. regions: Environment Canada 

  High temperatures in B.C. are being attributed to a strong ridge of high pressure which will bring a 'short lived heat wave to British Columbia,' Environment Canada said.

  Weather

  Aug 17, 2022
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• WestJet refocusing routes, growing presence in Western Canada

  The Calgary-based airline will add routes to more communities and centre its existing wide-body 787 Dreamliner fleet around Western Canada. 

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Regina resident wins record $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

  Dale McEwen of Regina, SK won the $70 million LOTTO MAX jackpot April 1 draw while on a ski trip in B.C. It's the largest lottery ever won in western Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2022