Beyond Local

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 >

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 >

Alberta challenge ride raises over $260,000 to help children with cancer attend camp

Kids Cancer Care held the Cycle Challenge Ride of Courage event after three years and brought in hundreds of thousands to support the camp dreams of kids with cancer.

Jul 23, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

Two children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

HALIFAX — Two children were among four people reported missing Saturday after a long procession of intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia.

Jul 23, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Day two of Summer Games in Okotoks

PHOTOS: Swimming, canoe/kayak, BMX and football on offer on July 22

Jul 23, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

‘Am I crossing picket lines if I see a movie?’ and other Hollywood strike fan questions answered

You watch movies. You watch TV. And now you're wondering how the dual Hollywood strikes — a pitched battle with actors and writers on one side, and studios and streaming services on the other — will affect you. We have answers.

Jul 22, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

OTTAWA — The RCMP has charged one of its former members in a foreign interference investigation, alleging he helped the Chinese government identify and intimidate a person.

Jul 22, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >