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Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

Kenney more confident in his leadership following United Conservative Party meeting

A leadership review is scheduled to take place next April but could come sooner as 22 constituency associations have signed a letter to the party executive calling for an advance vote.
MS Knowledge Network campaign aims to offer relief to those impacted by disease

MS Knowledge Network campaign aims to offer relief to those impacted by disease

The MS Society of Canada is offering resources and relief to those impacted by multiple sclerosis though the MS Knowledge Network - a virtual information service whereby those afflicted can seek support in navigating local health and community services.
Banff visitors support human use restrictions to protect grizzly bears

Banff visitors support human use restrictions to protect grizzly bears

“I was really pleasantly surprised at how many people were very supportive of prioritizing grizzly bear needs over their own recreational needs.”
B.C. restricting access to gas, prohibiting travel on certain routes amid supply chain disruptions

B.C. restricting access to gas, prohibiting travel on certain routes amid supply chain disruptions

Drivers in southwestern B.C., Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast face new restrictions.
More military deployments amid flooding state of emergency

More military deployments amid flooding state of emergency

More than 200 troops are on standby in Edmonton awaiting orders to deploy to B.C.
Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11

After a thorough review of the data, the department has determined the benefits of the vaccine for children between five and 11 years of age outweigh the risks, Health Canada said in a statement Friday. 
Cargill workers at Foothills plant ready to strike

Cargill workers at Foothills plant ready to strike

The union representing Cargill employees served the company with a notice to strike on Nov. 10 in Calgary.
From refugee to 'Mountains Beast', Canmore man finds new life at gym

From refugee to 'Mountains Beast', Canmore man finds new life at gym

"I came here as a refugee on my own, no family; I didn't know why I'm here, I wasted away so years to depression, almost gave up on my life. I only find myself in the gym like three years ago and I never looked back."
Grocers, feds vow to keep B.C.'s food supply chain strong

Grocers, feds vow to keep B.C.'s food supply chain strong

Save-On-Foods president Darrell Jones said that if helicopters are needed to ensure products get to shelves, he will do that.
First members of military contingent arrive in B.C. to assist with flood recovery

First members of military contingent arrive in B.C. to assist with flood recovery

Other troops have been put on high alert and will start to assemble and deploy into the area once the advance team and provincial government determine where they are needed most.
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