Beyond Local

More than 160 unmarked graves found at B.C. residential school site: First Nation

A newsletter circulating online from the Penelakut Tribe on Vancouver Island says more than 160 unmarked and undocumented graves have been found at the former Kuper Island Industrial School site near Chemainus, B.C.

Jul 14, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Alberta begins easing remaining COVID-19 restrictions in continuing-care facilities

Alberta says it will begin easing some remaining COVID-19 health restrictions in continuing-care centres.

Jul 14, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

RCMP investigating two areas over possible cause of fire that destroyed Lytton, B.C.

Investigators in British Columbia have zeroed in on two areas of interest for the cause of a fire that razed the village of Lytton.

Jul 13, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

NDP raises concern about hospital bed closures

Alberta's Opposition health critic is sounding the alarm on hospital bed closures during the summer which the provincial health delivery agency says is due to staffing shortages.

Jul 13, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Alberta film industry expecting record number of productions for 2021

“When people know about, and people know that’s where those shows are shot it’s a way to promote Cochrane as a destination,” Oucharek said

Jul 13, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Severe weekend storm causes one minor injury and leaves residents clearing debris

Reporting by residents lead to Alberta Emergency Alert and Environment Canada warning

Jul 13, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Homeless camp could go to Bonesville if council OKs $60,000 MNA deal

Tuesday's meeting will discuss placement of homeless camp, costs and care

Jul 13, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Regulator says Brookfield used 'abusive' tactics in hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

Alberta's securities regulator has said Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP used "abusive" tactics in its attempt to acquire Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd.

Jul 13, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

VIDEO: If you have to be rescued climbing – just hope it's in Canada's paradise for climbers

A feel good climbing story disguised as rescue click bait

Jul 13, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

Alberta premier says province will not bring in COVID-19 vaccine passports

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta will not be following the lead of Quebec and Manitoba on vaccine passports.

Jul 13, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >