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Social housing wait-list grows 27 per cent in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Data from Metro Vancouver show the queue for social housing in the region has spiked in the past year, with 18,865 households on the wait-list, mostly seniors and families. Metro Vancouver...
Dec 22, 2023
Alix man charged after Vermilion RCMP recover stolen vehicle out of B.C.
A central Alberta man is facing charges after RCMP stopped a stolen vehicle last week.On Dec. 16, 2023, Vermilion RCMP were conducting pro-active patrols within the Town of Vermillion and observed a s...
Dec 22, 2023
Red Deer RCMP busy this month with vehicle theft files
Red Deer RCMP had a busy month recovering stolen vehicles and laying charges against those who are accused of being responsible.On Nov. 30, members from Red Deer, along with the Edmonton ALERT Gang En...
Dec 22, 2023
RCMP investigate central Alberta arson and homicide
RCMP are investigating a murder following a house fire in central Alberta this week.On Dec. 18, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Maskwacis RCMP responded to a report of a house fire on Samson Cree N...
Dec 22, 2023
Calgary Stampeders sign DL Mike Rose to two-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Mike Rose to a two-year contract through the 2025 season. Rose has been voted a CFL all-star in each of the last three seasons. ...
Dec 22, 2023
Holiday Smile Cookies rake in $32,900 for The Lending Cupboard
The results from the 2023 Tim Hortons' Holiday Smile Cookie campaign are in and this holiday season is already extra sweet.From November 13-19, the holiday-themed Smile Cookies were rapidly purchased,...
Dec 22, 2023
Canadian death toll in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak rises to seven
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting another death from a salmonella outbreak involving cantaloupes, bringing the total to seven. The agency says there have been 164 lab-confirmed ...
Dec 22, 2023
Sentencing next year for Red Deer nurse practitioner convicted of sexual assault
Sentencing is scheduled next year for a nurse practitioner from Red Deer convicted of sexual assault.Christopher Moon Mah, 44, is scheduled for sentencing in Drumheller Court of Justice on April 4, 20...
Dec 22, 2023
B.C. government says stadium upgrades needed to bring in high-profile events
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's provincial government is pitching repairs to B.C. Place for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as much needed and a way for the venue to hold more events in the future, but...
Dec 22, 2023
Canada announces 25-player roster for Spengler Cup
CALGARY - Canada has released its 25-player roster for the 2023 Spengler Cup. The team features several players with NHL experience, including forwards Colton Sceviour and Chris DiDomenico, defencemen...
Dec 22, 2023