Beyond Local

BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid 'sluggish' economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as the Canadian economy bends to higher interest rates and inflation resumes its downward trend.

Oct 23, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

A month after a pig heart transplant, man works to regain strength

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been a month since a Maryland man became the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig –- and hospital video released Friday shows he’s working hard to recover.

Oct 22, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank completes harvest

The Acres of Hope Growing Project, which has been taking place for over a decade in the Mallaig area, aims to raise $30,000 each year. The amount raised is then matched four-to-one by the Canadian Government.

Oct 22, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Timing, patience key to nabbing affordable concert, sports resale tickets: fans

TORONTO — There are ways to save on big event tickets, if you time your purchase and stay patient.

Oct 22, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Alberta's Cavalry heading to Canadian Premier League Final

Soccer: Cavs and Forge meet again with North Star Cup on the line

Oct 22, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

First vaccine against serious bacterial infection in bees approved for use in Canada

The first vaccine for bees has been approved for use in Canada.

Oct 22, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Conservationists fearful of what Three Sisters developments mean for wildlife

“What we are looking at with the Three Sisters property is infringement on the last wildlife corridor that's left to link Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country."

Oct 21, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

On the Street: Conde Nast Traveler names Victoria best small metropolis

Plus: Victoria International Airport honoured for pollinator garden.

Oct 21, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP find WWII submachine gun, rifles and shotgun in broken down truck

Police find weapons and ammunition while preparing broken down pickup for towing

Oct 21, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Group opposed to sex education curriculum in Grades 5 to 7 speaks to Rocky View Schools trustees

A spokesperson for a group opposed to the current human sexuality curriculum being taught in Alberta schools to Grade 5, 6 and 7 students spoke to Rocky View school trustees this week.

Oct 21, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >