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Flooding in Nova Scotia washes out CN Rail track, disrupting train traffic

Via Rail has also issued a travel warning, with no bookings available until Friday between Halifax and Moncton, N.B., after three months' worth of rain deluged Nova Scotia in 24 hours.

Jul 24, 2023 10:57 AM Read more >

Time to empty the freezer? This cook challenged herself to make a week of meals with forgotten food

I usually cook a nice meal from scratch every night, even when it’s only my husband and me for dinner. Our weekly menu might include fish, chicken, pasta, and a couple of time-intensive dishes like eggplant moussaka, jap chae or chili.

Jul 24, 2023 10:17 AM Read more >

Wife-carrying race winners prepare for next event

Alberta couple are Canadian wife-carrying champs and are now training for the national event being held in October in Maine.

Jul 24, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Trail closure until further notice following bear altercation

A bear caused minor injuries to a person on a trail near Canmore on Saturday.

Jul 24, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Inflation has fallen, but the Bank of Canada hasn't backed off rate hikes. Here's why

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate has returned to the country's target range after a tumultuous couple of years of soaring prices. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that inflation fell to 2.

Jul 24, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Charges pending in RCMP raid on suspected Sundre drug house

Loaded hand gun, large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl located during execution of search warrant at Sundre home after RCMP Emergency Response Team deployed

Jul 23, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Memorial for fallen B.C. wildfire fighter held in Revelstoke

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — Family, friends and fellow firefighters paid tribute to a 19-year-old woman killed while battling wildfires in British Columbia earlier this month, describing her as hard-working, reliable and positive.

Jul 23, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Officer's arm was in vehicle when car sped off

Suspects fleeing police in Northern Alberta, reportedly led RCMP through a farmer’s crop during the pursuit, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

Jul 23, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

B.C. teacher who allegedly told students to 'shut up' reprimanded for demeaning child

A B.C. teacher who allegedly hit students or told them to ‘shut up’ has been reprimanded for not treating students with “dignity and respect.”

Jul 23, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Alberta-made cookbook called, 'Allergies Bite But Taste Good — Eat At Your Own Risk'

Alberta woman and her son duo wrote cookbook from what they learned dealing with their own food allergies and sensitivities

Jul 23, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >