Beyond Local

Nova Scotia restaurants boycott lobster in response to violence against the Mi'kmaq

The Mi'kmaq are in a dispute over fishing rights in southwestern Nova Scotia and have been targeted recently with violence and intimidation

Oct 20, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Richmond manager's 600 km border-crossing plot succeeds

A man’s plan to travel 600 kilometres by plane and rental car to winterize his trailer just over the U.S. border went off without a hitch.

Oct 20, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery

Nixon said the bills are all aimed at creating good jobs for Albertans

Oct 20, 2020 11:55 AM Read more >

Cyclist hopes to share message of hope on a multi-year odyssey

Wherever he goes, wherever he stays, Arie Hoogerbrugge just wants to share a message of hope with the people he meets.

Oct 20, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

NW Alberta may see more geothermal energy development

The provincial government is promoting geothermal power in a bid to diversify Alberta’s energy industry

Oct 20, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Road is a refuge for semi truck driver during COVID-19

"I’m happy once I get in my truck and on the road."

Oct 20, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Province pauses assessment review model implementation for three years, introduces tax-free new shallow gas exploration and pipelines

Changes mean an average three per cent tax assessment loss, minister says

Oct 19, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

Opposition parties gear up for next round of fight with Liberals over WE controversy

Among the issues the Tories want studied are Ottawa’s efforts to buy personal protective equipment

Oct 19, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

N.S. calls on Ottawa to define a 'moderate livelihood,' as fishing dispute boils over

The escalating violence also prompted a show of solidarity in Halifax on Sunday

Oct 19, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

UCP members pass resolution at AGM calling for privately funded health care option

The resolution says that patients given a choice between public or private service would be able to divert themselves from public waitlists to the benefit of all patients

Oct 19, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >