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A Kelowna man is upset after FortisBC unexpectedly removed branches from a tree in his front yard, leaving the spruce an “atrocious” “eyesore.” The utility company says the tree was a safety issue near power lines. FortisBC says the tree, which was near a power line, posed a safety risk. …

One of the city’s oldest and most affluent neighbourhoods — Baby Point — could get a new name, as part of an ongoing city review that may designate the neighbourhood a Heritage Conservation District (HCD). Local resident David Rainsberry has been lobbying the city and his local councillor, Gord Perks …

A geomagnetic storm brought colourful auroras overnight in southern Canada, the northern United States and parts of Europe. It could also cause some disruptions to communications over the weekend.  Geomagnetic storm offers a chance to see colourful auroras, but authorities are taking precautions. A series of powerful solar storms made …

Canadians have grown increasingly frustrated over the price of groceries in recent months. Many are taking part in a Reddit-led boycott of stores affiliated with grocery giant Loblaw, which has just reported yet another increase in profits, in favour of smaller, independent and cheaper alternatives. Inspired by this groundswell, popular …

Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps growing.  U.S. officials launching wastewater dashboard, monitoring for influenza A increases. Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 …

For Toronto couple Sana and Will Saleh, the itch to move out of Canada with their three young children somewhere all the way across the world has been growing over the years. But it’s become impossible to ignore since the latest Israel-Palestine conflict began in October 2023. The couple, who …

Giulio Di Palma was shocked to return home from work one day in April to find the branches on half of his large spruce tree missing and a portion of the top cut off. The tree stood proudly in middle of his front yard, but it’s been humbled by the …

It’s been nearly two months since 27-year-old Dean Mattinas Jr. was last seen leaving Constance Lake First Nation in northern Ontario on foot, headed toward Thunder Bay. His father has been searching for him every day since, but family members say they’ve become increasingly concerned.  Dean Mattinas Jr. last seen …

An updated report shows the province is on track for another grim year of drug toxicity deaths. Meanwhile, the government is expanding a therapeutic court option to North Battleford for people who are charged with offences linked to their substance use.  Province reports high numbers of deaths related to drug …

Western Canada and the North are expected to face an above-average fire risk in June, federal officials say.  There were fewer wildfires in B.C. and Alberta this spring due to favourable weather. Western Canada and the North are expected to face an above-average fire risk in June, federal officials say. …