Beyond Local

The ecological consulting firm hired by landowners near where coal mines are being explored, says current methods to remove toxins such as selenium from water flowing over mine sites are unproven over long periods of time and large areas.

Forty travel-related prizes have been added to the Open for Summer lottery. They include week-long stays at all-inclusive luxury resorts and flights across Canada and abroad.

A British Columbia ombusperson says the province's use of solitary confinement among youth inmates is "disturbing" and the province needs to change its practices to follow international standards.

Canada’s western leaders say they plan to push Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week on a detailed plan and timeline to reopen international borders.

The federal Conservatives are demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau fire Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.

A new study has concluded new coal mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountain foothills would create more environmental problems than economic benefits.

Researchers say they've discovered castoreum, a secretion beavers use to mark their territory, in a 6,000-year-old throwing dart in the Yukon.

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is asking for a judicial review of the decision to remove him as head of Canada's vaccine logistics.

The Court of Appeal of Alberta has rejected a request that a third trial be stayed for a couple accused in their son's death.

The province has launched their vaccine incentive program, a $1-million lottery draw.