Category: Canada

A man who stabbed a patient and a security guard at Kelowna General Hospital back in July 2023 will remain in custody at Coquitlam’s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital after the Review Board determined he is a “significant threat and risk” to the public.The Review Board decision for 43-ye…

Local farm markets are hoping you will think about them first before the big supermarkets when shopping for your Thanksgiving dinner this year.It’s been a tough growing season for many producers in the Okanagan.“It was really hot. So, a lot of times when it gets too hot we can’t harves…

Spectacular auroral activity? Online observation – 10/11 Oct. 2024.  The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0

A ‘severe’ storm could make vibrant northern lights dance in Metro Vancouver  Vancouver Is AwesomeA severe geomagnetic storm could cause colorful auroras over Northern California and Alabama  CNNNorthern Lights Forecast Upgraded To ‘Severe’ For Half Of The U.S. — When To See Aurora This Week  ForbesThe sun fires off another powerful X flare, triggering radio blackouts across the Americas (video)  Space.comNorthern lights set to shine in parts of Canada this weekend. Here’s where  Global News Toronto

Mayor Olivia Chow says the ongoing construction on the Gardiner Expressway is four months ahead of schedule after around-the-clock work began in July.

Alcohol’s effects on embryo development detected in late-gestation placenta  News-Medical.NetShedding light on alcohol’s long shadow  Harvard GazetteWhat happens when you drink and don’t know you’re pregnant?  Medical Xpress

One person is dead following a motor-vehicle collision in Calgary’s southwest on Wednesday evening.

It all happened within a matter of seconds. Christopher Taylor was biking near an East Vancouver park on a leisurely Sunday morning when he looked left to see a police cruiser barrelling toward him.

Sam Montembeault made 47 saves, Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal and the Montreal Canadiens opened the NHL season with a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at the Bell Centre.

Residents are once again calling for the removal of the bike path along Terrebonne Street in NDG to be taken down because of disruptions to traffic and parking.