Beyond Local

Province tables extended producer responsibility law

Paves way for cheaper, more effective recycling, say experts

Nov 17, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Former Miss Rodeo Sundre earns national title

Jayden Calvert becomes second past local queen to be crowned Miss Rodeo Canada

Nov 17, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Bow Valley wolf pup killed on train tracks

“We seem to be in this tug of war with CP rail over the concept of shareholder value and the push for longer, faster trains while conveniently ignoring the collateral damage of the impact of those decisions.”

Nov 17, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

B.C. formally requests federal military support in flood response

Canadian Air Force assets have already been involved in rescues over the past two days, including at Highway 7 in Agassiz where hundreds were trapped between two slides.

Nov 17, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Studies to examine COVID vaccine's impact on menstrual cycle

There is a dearth of information on women's health and vaccination, but COVID might change at least one aspect

Nov 16, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Hiring? Province relaunches Jobs Now funding with new requirements

Businesses can now apply for the second phase of the grant program

Nov 16, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Rogue barge runs aground on Vancouver beach during massive windstorm (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

The "runaway barge" is dangerously close to the seawall

Nov 16, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

Alberta reaches ‘historic’ $3.8 billion child-care deal with federal government

Province to see $10 a day childcare by 2026

Nov 16, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Alberta latest province to ink $10-a-day child-care deal with federal government

Child-care fees are to be halved by next year and reduced to an average of $10 a day by 2026.

Nov 15, 2021 1:48 PM Read more >

Green groups greet climate deal with hope, frustration after last-minute compromise

Canada has joined more than 20 countries in promising to end subsidies for fossil fuels projects overseas. And the deal itself calls for an eventual end of some coal power and of fossil-fuel subsidies.

Nov 15, 2021 1:18 PM Read more >