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'Malicious intent' suspected in wolf escape, Greater Vancouver Zoo says

'Malicious intent' suspected in wolf escape, Greater Vancouver Zoo says

The Greater Vancouver Zoo says a "small number" of its wolves are unaccounted for after the animals were believed to have been released.
Search for unmarked graves at former Alberta residential school

Search for unmarked graves at former Alberta residential school

Ground penetrating radar used at Northern Alberta site that now houses Blue Quills University.
Man confronts Asian women at Greater Vancouver rapid transit station

Man confronts Asian women at Greater Vancouver rapid transit station

Man claiming to be a lawyer demands to know why the women were not speaking English.
Southern Alberta town promoting itself as a motorcycle touring hub

Southern Alberta town promoting itself as a motorcycle touring hub

Cochrane Tourism Association hoping to attract bikers with winding country roads surrounded by stunning scenery.
Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet accused of sexual assault in class-action lawsuit

Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet accused of sexual assault in class-action lawsuit

Prominent cleric among almost 100 priests or other clergy members in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec named in lawsuit.
Calgary Flames looking for organist to play at hockey games for first time in decades

Calgary Flames looking for organist to play at hockey games for first time in decades

The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is hiring an organist to hype up the crowds at professional hockey games — a position that hasn't been vacant for more than three decades.
B.C. woman accused in fatal stabbing called 'an angel' by boyfriend

B.C. woman accused in fatal stabbing called 'an angel' by boyfriend

"There’s no way this lady could do something like that," boyfriend says of accused in fatal Vancouver stabbing.
Woman killed at seniors' home east of Calgary, male suspect found dead

Woman killed at seniors' home east of Calgary, male suspect found dead

RCMP say a woman found dead at a seniors' home east of Calgary was a victim of homicide, but won't be arresting a suspect in the crime.
Public hearings in Emergencies Act inquiry to start in September

Public hearings in Emergencies Act inquiry to start in September

The inquiry into Ottawa's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during protests in February will start its public hearings next month.
Environmental groups raise concerns about proposed Calgary-to-Banff passenger train

Environmental groups raise concerns about proposed Calgary-to-Banff passenger train

Conservation advocates and experts are concerned a proposal for a Calgary-to-Banff passenger train is chugging along without addressing some key environmental issues in and around the national park.
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