Beyond Local

Is a quilt show an outdoor activity? It is when everyone is social distancing (17 photos)

Unable to appreciate each other's work indoors, Stitches from the Heart Quilt Guild members in Sault Ste. Marie hung their creations outdoors on Saturday instead

Mar 24, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Parks Canada shuts down public access to national parks

“You need to stay at home, respect social distancing practices and avoid public gatherings,” said Jonathan Wilkinson, the federal minister environment and climate change responsible for Parks Canada.

Mar 24, 2020 11:13 AM Read more >

Kananaskis visitors urged to 'leave no trace' as bears emerge

“Unlike us, bears are following pretty norm routines and starting to wake up from hibernation, so this is a really important time to be careful and not leave things that attract bears and other wildlife into places – that’s dangerous for bears and for us.”

Mar 23, 2020 7:01 PM Read more >

This is what you need this morning. Mic'd up Mason is back!

Orillia's Mason Rupke starred in a video that went viral globally a year ago; the five-year-old is back in another smile-inducing video

Mar 23, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Joyce Milgaard, tireless activist mother of wrongfully convicted son, dies

Mar 22, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >

Singer, actor, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81

“He was a global superstar who helped introduce country music to audiences all around the world."

Mar 21, 2020 8:47 AM Read more >

You can take virtual comedy classes at home during the pandemic

Amy Shostak will host the Digital Comedy School Town Hall

Mar 19, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Just an adorable video of three grizzly bears that appear to be dancing

Mar 18, 2020 8:09 PM Read more >

'Dream was cut short:" Calgary man about to open cafe killed in break and enter

Mar 17, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Alberta to sell native grassland despite promises no Crown land would be sold

Mar 17, 2020 10:48 AM Read more >