When wildfires force residents from their homes, knowing an evacuation route exists may not be enough. A Kelowna, B.C., technology company is working to help emergency officials better understand the condition of back roads that could become critical escape routes during a disaster. Line up of cars trying to evacuate Kelowna in 2023. But what…
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Calgary birders and photographers have been flocking to the Inglewood Chicken Sanctuary in latest weeks, hoping to catch a glimpse and perhaps a photograph of the uncommon and endangered red-headed woodpecker. Native photographer Rika Raes says she’s by no means seen a red-headed woodpecker earlier than, though she’s taken loads of pictures of different birds…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Just a day after the Stanley Cup was presented, the Winnipeg Jets completed their second player signing of the off-season. The Jets signed forward Walker Duehr to a two-year contract extension on Monday. It’s a two-way contract that will pay him $875,000 per season if he’s in…
It was an emotional day in court for well-known former Edmonton Police Service (EPS) officer Bill Clark, as he was sentenced for leaking confidential information to the media. The 66-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge of unauthorized use of a computer. “I am deeply sorry for what I did,” Clark said on Monday at the…
Descrease article font dimension Improve article font dimension Somewhat lady bumped into site visitors and died Sunday night in northeast Edmonton. The Edmonton Police Service stated the crash occurred round 5:15 p.m. within the McConachie space. A four-year-old lady was strolling via a car parking zone together with her mother close to 66 Road and…
The latest in a long string of reports and studies shows Halifax continues to be a tough place for renters. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) rental market update shows the city is diverging from trends seen in other cities, and features low vacancy rates and high rents. Residents say it’s no surprise. “I…
A peace deal has been reached between the United States and Iran, but getting oil to flow through the region again and helping gas prices return to pre-war levels may be more of a challenge. That’s because the physical and economic damage done means consumers will need to get used to a “new normal,” according…
Alberta drivers hoping for some relief at the pumps will be eager to hear whether the provincial government will ease the fuel tax. Under Alberta’s relief program, quarterly reductions to the provincial fuel tax are introduced when the price of the American benchmark crude oil, West Texas Intermediate, averages at least US$80 per barrel over a…
By Workers The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2026 1:52 pm 1 min learn Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says there’s extra to come back after signing a dedication to additional commerce with the Czech Republic. He says the memorandum of understanding with the nation will profit gross…
