Local, Regional News

Re: Vancouver opts to trade views, access to sunlight for more housing. Read More

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says it has successfully untangled fishing gear on a humpback whale that was first spotted by a ferry passenger. Read More

The Whitecaps might be Vancouver’s soccer team. But Wrexham AFC is North America’s soccer team. Read More

VICTORIA — The end of B.C.’s COVID vaccination requirement for health-care workers provoked an outpouring of cynicism from all three opposition parties Friday. Read More

RCMP is looking for a Salmon Arm man who took his four children even though he is prohibited to have contact with them. Read More

One man is dead after he was hit by a train in Surrey on Friday, said the RCMP. Read More

Way beyond what never-cruisers may imagine river cruising to be – say, as slow tripping for seniors – the global realm of river cruising has evolved to entice youthful adventurers keen for active and immersive experiences. Read More

The trek from Tofino to Tahiti is an inspiring Olympic surfing odyssey. Read More

Thanks to a recent spate of rainfall and somewhat cooler temperatures, Saskatchewan residents looking to enjoy the summer nights with a cozy bonfire and roasted marshmallows can do so once again. Read More

Saskatchewan once again has the highest crime rate in Canada, a trend RCMP's top brass says is indicative of continued resource pressure on rural police in the province. Read More

The B.C. Maritime Employers Association says it has been told by a lawyer for the foremen's union that an industry-wide strike vote will take place in the coming weeks. Read More

With apologies to other Alberta communities that have been torched or threatened by wildfire in the last 15 years — including several close calls just last year — there is something particularly devastating to the heart in seeing the town of Jasper go up in flames. Read More

Calgary police have released new information and are seeking more leads about a fatal shooting that injured a minor and killed a 19-year-old woman who police say wasn't the intended target. Read More

Two wildfires near Jasper that spread to the townsite late Wednesday have damaged around 30 per cent of the town, but critical infrastructure was fully protected, according to Parks Canada. Read More

Four homes in the northeast Edmonton neighbourhood of Fraser caught fire Thursday night. Read More

While parts of Saskatchewan are still experiencing "adequate" moisture, Bev Pirio is seeing bone-dry fields of sun-scorched canola at her farm south of Radville. Read More

The Crown may seek an adult sentence for a Calgary youth charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of a teen last month. Read More

For a ride downtown, the taxi driver wanted payment up front. His demand landed like a spark on the powder keg sitting behind him. Read More

Banff is losing the race to prevent the type of disastrous wildfire that torched much of the town of Jasper, says a former Parks Canada environmental scientist. Read More

With the summer months upon us, it’s time to start thinking about sprucing up our outdoor spaces. Whether you are considering a refresh or starting from scratch, Calgary designer and celebrity Alykhan Velji says that planning is the key to a successful outcome. Read More