Beyond Local

'Blue Monday' getting you down? Exercise may be the cure, say experts

This workweek will kick off with what's fabled to be the most depressing day of the year, during one of the darkest eras in recent history.

Jan 18, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Transition documents suggest Biden plans Day 1 order rescinding Keystone XL permit

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden plans to rescind a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline expansion on his first day in the White House, transition documents suggest.

Jan 17, 2021 5:35 PM Read more >

World leaders meet to ‘reconcile humanity with nature’

The prime minister took the opportunity to reiterate Canada’s promise to spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over 10 years.

Jan 17, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains

A towering stainless steel monolith set up along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta comes with a message.

Jan 17, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

GM Canada announces tentative deal for $1 billion electric vehicle plant in Ontario

INGERSOLL, Ont. — GM Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with Unifor that if ratified will see it invest $1 billion to transform its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., to make commercial electric vehicles.

Jan 17, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Amber Valley settlers honoured by Canada Post

New limited stamp series features Alberta community

Jan 17, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options

OTTAWA — British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the country, Canada's chief medical officer of health said Friday. Dr.

Jan 16, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

In mandate letter, PM tells Freeland to spend on temporary measures until crisis ends

OTTAWA — Emergency spending to deal with the COVID-19 crisis must not outlast the pain it's meant to salve, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a newly released mandate letter.

Jan 16, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Art Bergmann appointed to the Order of Canada

Punk rock icon Art Bergmann was recognized by the governor-general for his contributions to Canadian culture.

Jan 16, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Harvest Meats recalls sausages over undercooking

OTTAWA — Harvest Meats is recalling a brand of Polish sausages due to undercooking that may make them unsafe to eat.

Jan 15, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >