There’s sunshine after the storm in Kananaskis, Alta., as the landscape recovers from recent flooding. The storm system that caused most of the damage peaked on the 28th of June. It resulted in evacuations, basement flooding and a bridge collapse. A local group, the Friends of Kananaskis Country, have been monitoring the condition of trails…
Just weeks ago, four-year-old Clyde Jackson was doing what he loved most: listening to music, singing along to The Nightmare Before Christmas and stealing spicy noodles from his family’s plates. Clyde Jackson is fighting MLD and waiting to see if he is approved for treatment. Jamie Lee Jackson “He’s always happy, he’s always dancing and…
Passengers at a downtown Toronto subway station have recently been greeted by a pop of Calgary-coded colours as part of a new effort to encourage visitors to the city. Although TMU station isn’t where Laura Carwardine typically gets off the train, the palette prompted a detour in her commute to get a closer look. “I…
Concerns are growing over the future of the live-in caretaker position at Knox Mountain Park in Kelowna, B.C. The city is reviewing the position as longtime caretaker Mark Goddard prepares to retire later this year. Among the considerations is no longer having a caretaker living on the mountain, which is troubling news to many people…
A notably wet June is delaying the ripening of Saskatoon berries for many farmers across Saskatchewan, says the province’s fruit crops specialist. “Normally you’d already be in the thick of harvest for Saskatoons, but it looks like we’re going to be another week or maybe more in some cases, and it depends where you are…
This story is the second of two installments of a feature interview with U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra. Read also: U.S. ambassador denies donations delayed Gordie Howe Bridge opening U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the Trump administration has not met with Alberta separatists, nor discussed any potential financial support for an independent…
Canada’s historic FIFA World Cup run came to an end Saturday with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in the Round of 16 in Houston, Texas. While many Canadians were left heartbroken after the men’s national team’s deepest run ever at a World Cup ended, thousands of others took to the streets and restaurants to celebrate….
The B.C. Conservatives wrapped up a two-day caucus retreat in Penticton on Friday with new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay emphasizing unity, action and renewed momentum ahead of the fall legislative session. Addressing media at the conclusion of the retreat, Findlay praised the party’s MLAs for their commitment and teamwork. “I am so proud of this caucus….
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fishing trip ended with a $40-million Lotto Max jackpot for a Quebec couple after they checked their ticket upon returning home. Mylène Bourgeois and Joseph Gosselin-Rompre said they discovered they had won the prize only after Joseph checked the ticket using the lottery app on the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Transit and poverty reduction advocates held a rally in Vancouver on Canada Day to call for the creation of a low-income transit pass. “It’s never been more necessary to have a pass that makes it more affordable for people with lower incomes,” Denis Agar, the executive director…
