Beyond Local

No-stopping zone in place to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

“Despite the current COVID situation, there’s still quite a bit of traffic on that road, and given the number of bears that are there, we decided to implement the no-stopping zone again this year.”

May 15, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Europe relaxes virus restrictions but cases flare elsewhere

May 15, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Burgers, ice cream, doughnuts and plants: Queues forming for non-essential items

May 15, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Some national parks will reopen at the beginning of June

"We know that you cannot prevent Canadians from going outside when the weather is nice, you just have to help them do it safely," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

May 14, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Town of Banff encourages visitors to stay away until June

“Calgarians will be the first people we will be able to welcome back. Our message will soon change from ‘stay home and stay safe’ to ‘help keep Banff safe.’ ”

May 14, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

Not a sprint star: Research says T. rex was built for distance, not speed

May 13, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

To clean cash, use a little soap and water; skip the bleach

May 13, 2020 6:45 PM Read more >

As new clusters emerge, WHO warns virus may be here to stay

Dr. Michael Ryan says "virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities,” noting that other previously novel diseases like HIV have never disappeared, but that effective treatments have been developed.

May 13, 2020 2:33 PM Read more >

Canada wants to extend U.S. travel ban

May 13, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Parks Canada puts down sick elk and deer in Banff

“We’re going to do full necropsies on these animals that we’ve euthanized to make sure it’s not some disease issue … but right now, we assume it’s starvation."

May 13, 2020 7:40 AM Read more >