Beyond Local

A retired Southern Alberta couple whose home burned down are caught in limbo as their insurance and Town administration try to determine who is responsible for paying their property tax. The fire victims have been left to pay their taxes and say the experience is leaving them feeling re-victimized.

A crowdfunding campaign to purchase land for the creation of Vancouver Island’s first eagle sanctuary crossed the finish line on Wednesday.

Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada's immigration minister said Tuesday.

Two appeals have been lodged against the demolition of a 112-year-old heritage home in an attempt to preserve the homes will be heard April 21.

In 10 days, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gone from popular Twitter contributor and critic to the company's largest individual shareholder to a would-be owner of the social platform — a whirlwind of activity that could change the service dramatically.

The federal government is looking to future-proof carbon prices in Canada and experts say the move could give certainty to investors.

“It was supposed to be just a hobby actually. I was just doing basic plating at first, like swirls and dots,” explained Gladue. “I started creating Aboriginal designs after that and the clients, oh my gosh, they look forward to coming for breakfast every morning just to see what I make every night.”

A former Alberta justice minister has been found in contempt of court for threatening to sue a plaintiff in the middle of her testimony in a civil trial.

Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King is expected to face two new charges, the day after his bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected halt when his lawyer’s computer appeared to be hacked.

A survey shows Albertans have the highest rates of distracted driving in the country, which is not only unsafe, but making an impact on insurance rates here too.