Beyond Local

Food prices in Canada rise at faster pace than overall inflation, 12 months in a row

Grocery inflation in Canada surged again in November as the price of basics like bread, eggs and dairy products shot up. Prices for food purchased from stores rose 11.

Dec 22, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Should Canada produce more medicine amid ongoing shortages? Trudeau isn't sure

OTTAWA — As Canada faces an ongoing shortage of children's medications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't know if ramping up domestic production of pharmaceuticals is the right approach to addressing the problem.

Dec 22, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 pandemic helped Quebec surpass its emissions target: environment minister

QUEBEC — The Quebec government is crediting the COVID-19 pandemic for helping the province surpass its climate change targets.

Dec 22, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

University of Calgary researchers say reindeer could hold key to scar-free healing

CALGARY — Reindeer could hold the key to regenerative healing in humans and animals, says research led by the faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary.

Dec 22, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

One man in hospital in stable condition after early morning Calgary police shooting

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning in northwest Calgary.

Dec 22, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

This Green House: get pumped with heat pumps

Free heat (and cold!) from air and ground

Dec 22, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. timber industry in throes of change, as premier warns of 'exhausted forests'

British Columbia's forest sector has "never been under greater stress," Premier David Eby says.

Dec 22, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Officers cleared of wrongdoing in shootout with Toronto cop killer: SIU

Officers were justified in fatally shooting a gunman who killed three people, including a Toronto constable, earlier this year, Ontario's police watchdog said Tuesday.

Dec 22, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Five things savvy shoppers need to know this holiday season

Retail researchers offer expert tips on how to stretch your giving budget in a Grinchy economy.

Dec 22, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Documents appearing to come from government sent to Muslim charity were forged: RCMP

OTTAWA — The RCMP confirmed Tuesday that documents sent to the Muslim Association of Canada that appeared to be internal records of the Canada Revenue Agency and the Mounties are forgeries.

Dec 22, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >