Beyond Local

Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

As of midnight Monday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says there are 152 active wildfires that are larger than 0.01 hectares. Alberta is reporting 47 active wildfires across the province.

Sep 5, 2022 8:05 AM Read more >

Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline

A pod of orcas surprised a group of friends visiting Quadra Island, B.C., last weekend, appearing metres from where they stood on the shoreline of Moulds Bay.

Sep 4, 2022 8:25 PM Read more >

Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Despite losing the ring way back in 2005, Noel and Stephanie are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.

Sep 4, 2022 7:10 PM Read more >

Another Calgary coffee brand is expanding to Vancouver

Sure, you've heard of "third-wave" coffee, but Vancouver seems to be in its "Calgary wave" these days.

Sep 4, 2022 4:05 PM Read more >

Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said housing prices are rising across the country, and many Canadians are worried about being able to afford a place to live.

Sep 4, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

A retired police officer is leading the class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada after he claims he was among thousands of Canadians victimized by hackers.

Sep 4, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

Emergency alert issued across Alberta and Manitoba for Saskatchewan stabbings

Armed and dangerous suspects believed to be traveling in a black Nissan Rogue following multiple Sept. 4 stabbings in Saskatchewan.

Sep 4, 2022 1:04 PM Read more >

B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection

Organizers of a Vancouver compassion club say they will continue to distribute tested cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.

Sep 4, 2022 11:25 AM Read more >

Police charge British Columbian man with second degree murder in relation to stabbing death in Banff

A 20-year-old British Columbia man is charged with second degree murder after the death of a 27-year-old Foothills County man in Banff Saturday night (Sept. 3).

Sep 4, 2022 11:05 AM Read more >

Floods, drought, storms could cost Canada's economy $139 billion by 2050: report

"What this report does is actually takes into account the loss of economic productivity, the shocks to the system when it comes to supply chain prices, and all of that."

Sep 4, 2022 9:55 AM Read more >