Politics
Edmonton Area Tax Hikes Vary Widely Amid Rising Costs and Infrastructure Woes
Municipalities in the greater Edmonton area finalized 2026 tax bylaws with increases ranging from 0.8% to 6.9%, reflecting challenges of higher costs, tariffs, and infrastructure deficits.
Business
B.C. Realtor Sentenced to 18 Months for Drug Trafficking for Profit
A British Columbia realtor was sentenced to 18 months in jail for trafficking drugs solely for financial gain, as ruled by a Kelowna court.
Sports
Saskatchewan woman first to play for Canada at international slo-pitch tournament
Hayley Gibson, a 30-year-old nurse from Saskatoon, will represent Canada at the 2026 Slo-Pitch Border Battle against Team USA in Ohio, becoming the first Saskatchewan woman on the team.
Lifestyle
Murphy Beds Evolved: Lighter, Fancier, Space-Saving Solutions for Modern Homes
Modern Murphy beds are lighter, easier to use, and come with add-ons like cabinets and desks. Learn how they maximize space in small homes and home offices.
Environment
Health
Vancouver Bridge Barrier Urged After Suicide Death
Following another suicide death on Vancouver's Granville Street Bridge, advocates are renewing calls for a barrier to prevent further tragedies. The bridge has seen multiple deaths.
Matthew Perry's counsellor gets 2 years for drug role
Erik Fleming, who obtained lethal ketamine for Matthew Perry, was sentenced to 2 years. He apologized in court, saying he is haunted by his mistakes.
Windsor ER Wait Times Rise Amid Funding Pressures
A new report links increasing emergency room wait times in the Windsor area to ongoing hospital funding pressures, highlighting systemic challenges in healthcare delivery.
Kouri Richins Gets Life for Fentanyl Murder of Husband
Kouri Richins, a grief author, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her husband Eric with a fentanyl-spiked cocktail in 2022.
Epic Run for Cancer Nears Halfway Point in Ontario
Samm Simon is nearly halfway through his 251-kilometer run from Stratford to Tobermory, Ontario, to raise funds for cancer research, inspired by his wife's terminal diagnosis.
