There are growing concerns over a large and highly visible homeless encampment along a busy stretch of Highway 97 in Vernon, B.C., one that includes a treehouse structure. “The environment to me is the biggest concern,” said Denyse Chambers, a concerned resident. Garbage, grocery carts and propane tanks are among the items that are piling…
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will “do whatever it takes” to give the remaining 30 belugas at Marineland “the best life possible” as the Niagara Falls amusement park awaits word from Ottawa on whether it’ll be allowed to export the whales. Ford was speaking at a news conference Thursday on his plans to ban speed cameras when the issue of the possible…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Edmonton-based company is trying to prove there are gaps in verification when it comes to completing an online training course. It comes after the company tried proving their point by signing up its own dog. Phoebe is a nine-year-old pug and her owner’s company, Cognisense, signed…
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the number of people confirmed sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios has risen to 105. The outbreak update issued Wednesday reports 26 new cases since the last count earlier this month. It says 16 people have been hospitalized — an increase of five — since people started…
More fires in a West Kelowna, B.C., neighbourhood have residents on heightened alert. “It’s very scary,” said Sylvia Lavoie. “We do keep an eye out.” Crews with West Kelowna Fire Rescue jumped into action Monday evening to put out a pair of fires, one at around 5 p.m, the other at 9 p.m. “They are…
Saskatchewan’s government is hoping the Supreme Court of Canada will quickly hear its appeal to a ruling on the province’s school pronoun law, citing the legal case as one of national importance. The province is seeking leave to appeal after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled a challenge of the law, which prevents children under…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta RCMP say they’ve completed their investigation into the sudden death of a man during a mixed martial arts event on the Enoch Creek Nation just outside Edmonton last year, and the death has been ruled non-suspicious. Trokon Dousuah, 33, who went by the nickname Tee, died…
The Fredericton Police Force says an investigation is underway into a reported physical altercation at Friday’s Take Back the Night event, which led to three police cars responding to a downtown call. No charges had been laid in connection with the incident by Monday evening, however. The annual walk to call for an end to sexual…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2025 5:52 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Authorities in southeastern Alberta have issued an emergency alert due to a wildfire. The alert says the fire is east of the community of Dunmore, and that it threatens residential homes. Anyone in…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andres Gimenez drove in two runs apiece as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Sunday and clinched a playoff berth. Toronto is the first team in the American League to secure a spot in the playoffs, returning to the post-season for the first time since 2023, and…
