Beyond Local

The 'Pandemmys' were weird and sometimes wonderful

It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly — and accurately: “This is freaking weird.

Sep 21, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Gord Downie's final solo album 'Away is Mine' set for October release

TORONTO — Nearly three years after Gord Downie's untimely death, a new double album of solo material will be released next month.

Sep 21, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

At 77 years of age, near-neighbours come full circle

Two fine gents who met in passing over the summer turned out to have one incredible connection.

Sep 20, 2020 10:26 AM Read more >

COVID-19, seniors and immunizations

Immunizations are not just for babies and children

Sep 20, 2020 6:42 AM Read more >

Senior loses $14,000 in 'grandson' scam in Nanaimo

The so-called grandson scam has emerged in Nanaimo, where an 80-year-old woman lost $14,000 to the ruse.

Sep 17, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

Two carports for seniors' lodge approved

Construction expected to finish in December

Sep 17, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

PHOTO GALLERY: 9/11 memorial workout draws public and fire service memebers

The Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre hosted a memorial workout to honour emergency service members who lost their lives 19 years ago on 9/11.

Sep 17, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Carstairs lodge will wait for next round

The Kenney government announced Sept. 1 that it was seeking proposals from new and existing operators.

Sep 15, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

No discounted dog licences for seniors

Council votes 4-3 against moving one-year pilot forward

Sep 15, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Devil's Head wildfire caused by abandoned campfire

Anyone that was in the Black Rock Mountain area in Don Getty Wildland Provincial Park between Aug. 30-Sept. 4 is asked to contact Alberta Wildfire to assist with the investigation

Sep 15, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >