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Large-scale Canmore affordable housing set to move forward

Large-scale Canmore affordable housing set to move forward

“All of those years, those lands have always been slated for affordable housing. … It was always meant to be a neighbourhood with the underpinning being affordability. That was always the intent,”
B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.
RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

RCMP boss expresses desire for new law to deal with threats against politicians

OTTAWA — RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

A glowing, green fireball streaked across B.C.'s night sky Wednesday

"It was a very bright green, beautiful orb," said one Kelowna resident.
Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

Fort McMurray among communities on evacuation alert after wildfires erupt

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.
Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatchewan woman rescued from roof in domestic disturbance

Saskatoon police officers were called to a residence for a report of a domestic disturbance involving an injured woman.
Alberta NDP signs up tens of thousands of new members ahead of leadership vote

Alberta NDP signs up tens of thousands of new members ahead of leadership vote

There are now roughly 85,500 New Democratic members, more than five times the count last December, according to an NDP source with knowledge of the tally
Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Southern Alberta distillery makes Canadian history with whisky award

Eau Claire distillery took home the platinum award at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, a first for a Canadian distillery.
United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process

United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process

Racialized ministers have found themselves waiting for years to get an appointment to a church in Canada through the admissions program.
Looking for something to get the kids off screens? Here are 12 books to get them reading

Looking for something to get the kids off screens? Here are 12 books to get them reading

If you’d like to get your kids addicted to something healthier, here’s a guide to the latest in children’s lit
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