Beyond Local

Tories to force debate on anticorruption committee as Liberals warn of consequences

Liberal House leader Pablo Rodriguez called their move irresponsible and suggested the Liberals may in turn deem the eventual vote on the motion a confidence matter

Oct 20, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Companies have modest hiring plans, low wage growth expectations, Bank of Canada says

Almost one-third of businesses told the bank they expect their workforce numbers to remain below pre-pandemic levels

Oct 20, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

The RCMP have 'let down' Indigenous fishers facing violence in Nova Scotia: minister

Trudeau told the House of Commons the violence "is unacceptable, it is shameful and it is criminal."

Oct 20, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia restaurants boycott lobster in response to violence against the Mi'kmaq

The Mi'kmaq are in a dispute over fishing rights in southwestern Nova Scotia and have been targeted recently with violence and intimidation

Oct 20, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Richmond manager's 600 km border-crossing plot succeeds

A man’s plan to travel 600 kilometres by plane and rental car to winterize his trailer just over the U.S. border went off without a hitch.

Oct 20, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Local man charged in anti-racism rally violence

Three criminal incidents identified by police

Oct 20, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery

Nixon said the bills are all aimed at creating good jobs for Albertans

Oct 20, 2020 11:55 AM Read more >

Cyclist hopes to share message of hope on a multi-year odyssey

Wherever he goes, wherever he stays, Arie Hoogerbrugge just wants to share a message of hope with the people he meets.

Oct 20, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

NW Alberta may see more geothermal energy development

The provincial government is promoting geothermal power in a bid to diversify Alberta’s energy industry

Oct 20, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Road is a refuge for semi truck driver during COVID-19

"I’m happy once I get in my truck and on the road."

Oct 20, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >