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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.
'Vendetta' believed to be behind slashing of tires on employee's vehicle

'Vendetta' believed to be behind slashing of tires on employee's vehicle

Village in Southern Alberta says it's disheartened by targeted attack against one of its employees.
Bird flu detected in portion of Sturgeon County

Bird flu detected in portion of Sturgeon County

A serious strain of avian influenza that swept through North America for the first time ever earlier this year has surfaced again in a specific area of Sturgeon County.
Grocery prices in Canada continue meteoric ascent, rising at fastest pace since 1981

Grocery prices in Canada continue meteoric ascent, rising at fastest pace since 1981

Food inflation remains stubbornly high in Canada as grocery prices climbed at the fastest pace in more than four decades last month.
Two plead guilty to murder of Northern Alberta woman

Two plead guilty to murder of Northern Alberta woman

Two others face trial for their role in the death of Nature Duperron, whose body was found near Hinton in 2019.
Justin Trudeau slightly favoured over Pierre Poilievre for prime minister: new poll

Justin Trudeau slightly favoured over Pierre Poilievre for prime minister: new poll

A new poll suggests a plurality of Canadians still believe Justin Trudeau is the best man for the job of prime minister, but he has only a slight lead over new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
Amber Alert cancelled for missing Vancouver child, found in Alberta

Amber Alert cancelled for missing Vancouver child, found in Alberta

Police say the boy, who was taken from BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, is now receiving care and his mother has been arrested.
Roger Bilodeau seeks new trial, files appeal

Roger Bilodeau seeks new trial, files appeal

One of the two men found guilty in connection to the deaths of Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal in Northern Alberta is appealing both convictions.
Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Carolyn Sadowska has appeared as the Queen for 38 years in commercials, at conventions, in parades and at innumerable parties.
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