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Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

Multiple structures ablaze as wildfire roars into Jasper, Alta., townsite

EDMONTON — One of two raging, wind-whipped fires menacing Jasper, Alta., roared into town Wednesday night and began burning buildings. Parks officials say the fire entered the southern edge of the community about 6:40 p.m.
Opinion: How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees

Opinion: How remote work poses unique challenges to public sector employees

Overlooking the impacts of remote work on motivation may have unexpected consequences for Canadian public services and policies.
From paws to paddles: How swimming helps dogs beat the heat

From paws to paddles: How swimming helps dogs beat the heat

There are many advantages to taking your four-legged friend for a swim.
Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Canada in February gave Mexicans one day's notice that it was reimposing a requirement for them to get visas for entry, with few exemptions
Three mischief suspects sought for causing damage to Coquitlam Walmart

Three mischief suspects sought for causing damage to Coquitlam Walmart

The suspects set off a fire extinguisher at the Coquitlam Centre mall location earlier this month, resulting in "significant damage," RCMP said.
Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Metro Vancouver chair recommends Burnaby developer to audit overbudget sewage plant

Some Richmond councillors voiced transparency concerns.
First towers for Port Moody's downtown move a step closer to reality

First towers for Port Moody's downtown move a step closer to reality

Beedie Living is looking to build three residential towers with nearly 1,000 new homes near Moody Centre SkyTrain station.
Photos: Host-Coquitlam Classics win bronze at 2024 U17B fastpitch provincials

Photos: Host-Coquitlam Classics win bronze at 2024 U17B fastpitch provincials

The Tri-Cities saw three local teams compete against a field of 16 at the Mundy Park tournament.
70,000+ lightning strikes ignite B.C. fires, but wildfire service satisfied with response

70,000+ lightning strikes ignite B.C. fires, but wildfire service satisfied with response

As of Wednesday, there are 430 wildfires burning across the province. Of those, 112 started in the last 24 hours.
Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth

Driven by oceans that won't cool down, an unseasonably warm Antarctica and worsening climate change, Earth's record hot streak dialed up this week, making Sunday, then Monday, the hottest days humans have measured, according to the European climate s