40 m. ago Kelowna residents raise concerns over social support facilities in neighbourhood

The City of Kelowna, in partnership with BC Housing, plans to build a 40-unit supportive and complex care facility on Pacific Avenue near Capri Mall.

Other

52 m. ago B.C. Court of Appeal rules First Nations must be consulted on mineral claims

Two of three judges ruled B.C. courts must honour province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act it passed in 2019 and UN equivalent when granting mineral rights on Indigenous land. One judge dissented

Other

75 m. ago Nurses continue push for increased security after incident at St. Paul’s Hospital

Nurses in Saskatoon are fighting for more security features in hospitals after a violent incident with a patient concealing a shotgun at St. Paul's Hospital.

Events

1 hour ago Violent sex offender Larry Stanford being released from prison in Edmonton

Larry Stanford’s criminal history includes a sexual offence, violence towards women, an aircraft hijacking in the 1970s and the attempted murder of his sister in the 1980s.

Events

2 h. ago All aboard! Holiday train led by restored locomotive provides Heritage Park new winter attraction

Part of a push to make Heritage Park a four-season destination

Society

2 h. ago As winter settles in, Edmonton opens up 300 new day shelter spaces

Four people froze to death in bus shelters and 110 people faced amputations when temperatures plummeted in 2024

Other

2 h. ago Whitecaps future in Vancouver uncertain, MLS commissioner muses

"We're in the business of delivering for those people who really want to have an MLS team they can love and embrace," Don Garber said.

Society

3 h. ago Canada removes Syria from list of foreign state supporters of terrorism

Ottawa said it has also removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led a rebel takeover last year, from its list of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

Other

3 h. ago Union says UCP government ignoring judge's safety recommendations after care worker killing

Alberta government was urged to introduce new laws to prevent similar workplace tragedies in the future

Politics

4 h. ago 'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive

Starting Friday, Johnstone will spend the next three nights camping and greeting people who come to his truck by the southside toy store.

Society

5 h. ago Emerita Receives Official Court Resolution in Aznalcóllar Trial

TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX – V: EMO; OTCQB: EMOTF; FSE: LLJA) (the “Company” or “Emerita”) announces that the Third Section of the Provincial Court of Seville (the “Court”) has determined that it will not impose any criminal convictions on any of the accused (the “Accused”) in the Aznalcóllar […]

Other

5 h. ago Self Care: Gifts to nurture and pamper your friends and family

When you know what to look for, shopping for holiday presents becomes much less stressful. Here are some thoughtful picks to make everyone, from the homebody to the theatre lover, feel truly special.   Elevated outdoor essentials Move over, basic boozy hot chocolate. The GSI Insulated Cocktail Set, which includes unbreakable highball glasses, a strainer, […]

Transport

5 h. ago Donald Trump awarded innaugural FIFA peace prize: ‘World is a safe place now’

U.S. president, who had pushed for Nobel recognition, praised during World Cup draw

Other

5 h. ago B.C. government provides guidance about involuntary care for people under 19

This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.

Politics

6 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, staff wage increases

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Science

6 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, government

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Politics

6 h. ago Alberta chief electoral officer says current recall verification will cost $6.7 million

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Economics

7 h. ago HUNTER: A taste of who cops see in court. Again and again and again.

The points cards were popping for members of Toronto’s criminal fraternity this week. Me? I couldn’t begin to pick the player of the week, but there were two standouts whose dedication to craft is noteworthy. But … we hasten to add, none of the charges have been tested in court. So, ladies and gents, behind […]

Other

7 h. ago Man, 20, charged in London frat house fire that hurt sorority members

A London man is charged following a fire during a Christmas party at a fraternity house that injured six people.

Events

8 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

Other