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Parks Canada provides outdoor safety tips for newcomers to Banff National Park

Parks Canada provides outdoor safety tips for newcomers to Banff National Park

“We’re anticipating a big influx of these new and inexperienced users – snowshoers, cross-country skiers, even walkers – people that just want to get out into the mountains.”
Ottawa wants to hear your ideas on how to tackle food waste

Ottawa wants to hear your ideas on how to tackle food waste

The contest is open to everyone, from businesses to governments to individuals.
Loblaw expands launch of PC Health app, offering access to nurses, dietitians

Loblaw expands launch of PC Health app, offering access to nurses, dietitians

The grocery and pharmacy retailer first launched the PC Health app in Atlantic Canada last month. It's now available to download in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
Canadian Armed Forces to formally apologize to victims for sexual misconduct

Canadian Armed Forces to formally apologize to victims for sexual misconduct

OTTAWA — The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces is preparing to formally apologize to victims of sexual misconduct as the military seeks to turn the page on its record of failing to prevent inappropriate and criminal behaviour.
RCMP boss responds to watchdog report about alleged spying on anti-oil protesters

RCMP boss responds to watchdog report about alleged spying on anti-oil protesters

The association lodged a complaint in February 2014 with the complaints commission, saying the RCMP improperly collected and shared information about people and groups who peacefully opposed the planned Northern Gateway pipeline project and attended National Energy Board meetings.
GM to recall 7M vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags

GM to recall 7M vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags

GM says it will not fight the decision, even though it believes the vehicles are safe.
BC Ferries' viral mask signs make it to the Late Late Show screen (VIDEO)

BC Ferries' viral mask signs make it to the Late Late Show screen (VIDEO)

 "I mean, talk about graphic design," quipped host James Corden.
What Bears Teach Us explores the complicated lives of wild bears

What Bears Teach Us explores the complicated lives of wild bears

“I realized that grizzly bears are so much more than data points on a map or a graph. When you spend time hanging out with bears you start to see that they have a lot of personality and they’re not who you think they are.”
Alberta Liberal Party says leader, David Khan, stepping down to accept new job in law

Alberta Liberal Party says leader, David Khan, stepping down to accept new job in law

A lawyer specializing in Indigenous rights and land-claims litigation, Khan won the party's leadership in 2017.
The province’s gambit: Alberta group touts hydrogen economy as ‘step’ to net-zero world

The province’s gambit: Alberta group touts hydrogen economy as ‘step’ to net-zero world

The province produces about 5.4 kilotonnes of hydrogen gas per day.
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