Beyond Local

Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The official global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 6 million on Monday.

Mar 7, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Tamara Lich, the 'spark that lit' the convoy protest in Ottawa, gets bail

Tamara Lich, one of the principal organizers of the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for three weeks, has been granted bail on a $25,000 bond.

Mar 7, 2022 5:15 PM Read more >

Don't trust texts offering refunds for licence plate stickers: Service Alberta

Scammers are sending text messages claiming to Service Alberta and offering $120 refunds via direct deposit.

Mar 7, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >

Update: Mounties urge motorists to stay off Highway 2 between Olds and Ponoka

There were four collisions seven minutes apart on Highway 2 between Olds and Innisfail this morning.

Mar 7, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >

Ottawa announces COVID-19 rules for return of cruise ships to Canadian ports

The federal government is announcing strict COVID-19 rules for the return of cruise ships to Canadian ports next month for the 2022 season.

Mar 7, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

Alberta restaurant feeding chickens and lessening waste

Alberta restauranteur and farmer working together to reduce waste and feed chickens.

Mar 7, 2022 8:45 AM Read more >

WATCH: Harvard senior's Disney-inspired Korean musical a hit online, TikTok

Harvard University student Julia Riew has been releasing snippets of her full-length musical inspired by a Korean folktale with a decidedly Disney movie vibe on TikTok since January and has amassed a passionate following.

Mar 6, 2022 6:45 PM Read more >

Trudeau departs for Europe to meet with allies on Ukraine response

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau departed for Europe on Sunday to meet with allies about the intensifying situation in Ukraine. Trudeau has meetings set for Monday in London with the prime ministers of Britain and the Netherlands.

Mar 6, 2022 4:46 PM Read more >

Alberta's Koe beats Saskatchewan's Flasch in battle of former teammates at Brier

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta teams posted victories Friday night in front of a supportive home crowd as fans returned to the Tim Hortons Brier for the first time in two years.

Mar 6, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >

Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean Canada well protected for now: Tam

Even if they are not mandatory, Dr. Theresa Tam says face masks should be kept on hand.

Mar 5, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >