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TCH to close, traffic diverted through Kootenay National Park

TCH to close, traffic diverted through Kootenay National Park

Two-month closure of the Trans-Canada Highway for twinning in Kicking Horse Canyon begins Sept. 26.
A new low-cost airline is launching in Canada this week

A new low-cost airline is launching in Canada this week

Canada Jetlines will commence operations out of its travel hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday, with its first scheduled route into Calgary.
Mounties in N.W.T. search for suspect after one dead, others injured in stabbings

Mounties in N.W.T. search for suspect after one dead, others injured in stabbings

RCMP unable to say whether the stabbings were targeted or random, but ask residents of Fort Good Hope to "remain vigilant."
Positive Poilievre polling leads to talk of easing border restrictions: Tories

Positive Poilievre polling leads to talk of easing border restrictions: Tories

Conservative members of Parliament say the Liberals are playing politics with COVID-19 border restrictions, and talk of scrapping those restrictions may have to do with the new Tory leader.
De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney

De Havilland Canada to build airline manufacturing plant east of Calgary: Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says plant that will employ about 1,500 workers is a "game-changing investment" for manufacturing in the province.
Oops — ferry leaves port without its passengers

Oops — ferry leaves port without its passengers

About 25 of 34 foot passengers on a late-afternoon sailing from the B.C. mainland to Galiano Island were accidentally left behind.
More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatCan

More than 805,600 homes unsuitable for the number of people living there: StatCan

With a family of seven living in a three-bedroom townhouse and a fitness business she runs from home, Vanessa van Tol is a pro at maximizing space.
RCMP respond to call of ‘gunshots’ at Northern Alberta church

RCMP respond to call of ‘gunshots’ at Northern Alberta church

When police arrived, officers determined there were no actual gunshots after locating a plastic toy gun.
B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

B.C. gas prices forecast to climb past $2

If the Gas Wizard forecast proves accurate, it would represent a more than 7% price increase in less than 24 hours.
Minister defends RCMP's refusal to say how Sanderson died in custody

Minister defends RCMP's refusal to say how Sanderson died in custody

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is defending the RCMP's decision not to release details surrounding the death of the man accused in a mass stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan.
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