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B.C. premier calls Smith's comments on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable'

B.C. premier calls Smith's comments on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable'

“I just disagree with her, I believe the vast majority of Canadians understood that we had a collective responsibility (to get vaccinated)," said B.C. Premier John Horgan.
Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

Calgary temporarily renames bus route "Crybaby" to honour pop stars Tegan and Sara

The identical twin sisters, who were born and raised in Calgary, returned to the city earlier this year to film an Amazon Prime series that looks at their teen years in the 1990s.
Alberta girl with rare genetic disorder experiences train trip of a lifetime

Alberta girl with rare genetic disorder experiences train trip of a lifetime

“Having the chance to see our beautiful country from this luxurious train was breathtaking, but the real beauty for me came from friendships and connections that were made on board,” she said.
'Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

'Most discriminated-against group': Alberta premier pledges to protect unvaccinated

Danielle Smith, sworn in Tuesday as Alberta's new premier, said she will shake up the top tier of the health system within three months and amend provincial human rights law to protect those who choose not to get vaccinated.
Police say no criminal charges in dog attack that killed Calgary senior

Police say no criminal charges in dog attack that killed Calgary senior

86-year-old Betty Williams was attacked by three dogs while gardening on June 5.
Truck that caused triple fatal in Northern Alberta was stolen

Truck that caused triple fatal in Northern Alberta was stolen

Barrhead RCMP determine pickup truck that crossed centre line on Highway 654 in Westlock County had been stolen the previous day.
Woman thankful to be alive after massive beam impales windshield on Vancouver bridge

Woman thankful to be alive after massive beam impales windshield on Vancouver bridge

B.C. woman narrowly avoided being killed by a massive metal pole that flew off a truck and crashed through her car windshield.
RCMP seeking assailant after fight leaves man unconscious

RCMP seeking assailant after fight leaves man unconscious

RCMP in Cochrane looking for suspect after victim suffered multiple broken bones in his face and a brain bleed.
Climber dies in wife's arms following accident in Banff

Climber dies in wife's arms following accident in Banff

A 28-year-old Australian man is dead following a climbing accident on Cascade Mountain near Banff.
It took 35 years for this Alberta hamlet to get third set of traffic lights

It took 35 years for this Alberta hamlet to get third set of traffic lights

Lac La Biche will become a three-light hamlet as newest set is slated to officially go green on Oct. 12.
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