Local, Regional News

Edmonton fire crews were busy early Wednesday morning after two homes caught fire in north and south Edmonton as well as an explosion at a south Edmonton liquor distillery. Read More

The Calgary Flames faced three very good teams since our previous edition of Hot Topics and the results have been mixed. Read More

Metro Vancouver's projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new residents expected per year. Read More

An Edmonton pediatrician has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for distributing a video depicting child sex abuse, losing a bid to have the mandatory minimum punishment deemed unconstitutional. Read More

Those hoping to secure a spot on Calgary city council next fall will need to submit a police background check when filing their nomination papers. Read More

Contemporary Calgary is hosting a dedication ceremony for the newly named Heather Edwards Theatre — formerly the Pleiades Theatre — on Wednesday, in honour of a $1-million donation from the local philanthropist. Read More

An Edmonton police officer was sent to hospital after a fight involving two men with a gun broke out at Stantec Tower in Edmonton on Tuesday afternoon. Read More

Top interior designer Rima Martinez, of Rima Martinez Design, offers her expert advice for creating a stylish, festive home this holiday season. Read More

Regina's most recent point-in-time count shows the rate of homelessness in the city has nearly doubled since 2021 and more than quadrupled over the last decade. Read More

The holiday season is defined by traditions. Antiquated cuisine like fruitcakes emerge from recipe archives. Mid-19 century songs like Jingle Bells pervade shopping centres. Flamboyant sweaters are donned perhaps not quite as ironically as people insist. Television shows have Christmas specials with no plot relevance to the rest of the series that viewers stream sequentially. Read More

B.C.'s own Deadpool — er, Ryan Reynolds — has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Read More

Three southern Albertans are among other notable Canadians who have been appointed to the Order of Canada. Read More

More than 100 cats were surrendered to the Calgary Humane Society from a single residence, the largest intake of felines in recent years. Read More

Police in New Westminster are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday. Read More

Calgarians can tune in to a New Year's Eve fireworks display at Prince's Island Park this year — a city-run event that also promises live entertainment, food trucks and other activities. Read More

The Calgary Fire Department responded to an explosion at a homeless encampment in southeast Calgary Tuesday afternoon. Read More

The Federal Court of Canada has confirmed that a youth-led climate lawsuit launched five years ago will proceed to trial in 2026 in Vancouver. Read More

A look at Wednesday's Edmonton weather from Environment Canada. Read More

The final weekend before Christmas is here, and the weather appears to be on our side. With temperatures set to go above 0 C, it's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of some of the city's outdoor activities, including Plaza Palooza and a last-minute Christmas market. Read More

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