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De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney

De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says plant that will employ about 1,500 workers is a "game-changing investment" for manufacturing in the province.
Teen driver dies in rollover outside Airdrie

Teen driver dies in rollover outside Airdrie

18-year-old from Didsbury was pronounced dead on scene while passenger was transported to Calgary hospital in stable condition.
Oops — ferry leaves port without its passengers

Oops — ferry leaves port without its passengers

About 25 of 34 foot passengers on a late-afternoon sailing from the B.C. mainland to Galiano Island were accidentally left behind.
More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatCan

More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatCan

With a family of seven living in a three-bedroom townhouse and a fitness business she runs from home, Vanessa van Tol is a pro at maximizing space.
B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

If the Gas Wizard forecast proves accurate, it would represent a more than 7% price increase in less than 24 hours.
Minister defends RCMP's refusal to say how Sanderson died in custody

Minister defends RCMP's refusal to say how Sanderson died in custody

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is defending the RCMP's decision not to release details surrounding the death of the man accused in a mass stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan.
'Vendetta' believed to be behind slashing of tires on employee's vehicle

'Vendetta' believed to be behind slashing of tires on employee's vehicle

Village in Southern Alberta says it's disheartened by targeted attack against one of its employees.
Bird flu detected in portion of Sturgeon County

Bird flu detected in portion of Sturgeon County

A serious strain of avian influenza that swept through North America for the first time ever earlier this year has surfaced again in a specific area of Sturgeon County.
Grocery prices in Canada continue meteoric ascent, rising at fastest pace since 1981

Grocery prices in Canada continue meteoric ascent, rising at fastest pace since 1981

Food inflation remains stubbornly high in Canada as grocery prices climbed at the fastest pace in more than four decades last month.
Two plead guilty to murder of Northern Alberta woman

Two plead guilty to murder of Northern Alberta woman

Two others face trial for their role in the death of Nature Duperron, whose body was found near Hinton in 2019.
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