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08/22/2023

If you were really impressed with your garden harvest this year, plant expert Grace Salaysay shares her quick and cost-effective way of saving your tomato seeds for next year.

08/22/2023

Critics say the pause has caused havoc in the renewables industry, marooning projects that are worth billions of dollars and throwing thousands of jobs into question.

For some landowners in rural Alberta, the provincial government's announcement of a seven-month moratorium on approving wind and solar power projects is being seen as welcome but overdue.

08/21/2023

While the total number of farmers across Canada has been on a decline, young Albertans, and particularly young women, are bucking that trend. These new farmers are foregoing life in the city for something they feel is more gratifying.

08/21/2023

Record-breaking high temperatures across southern Alberta, a lack of rain and evaporation in reservoirs have led to more than 30 water shortage advisories across the province.

The Bolduc family has been farming and ranching near Stavely, Alta., for generations and this year will be remembered for its record-breaking heat, lack of rain, parched fields, reduced yields and water restrictions.

08/19/2023

Northwest Territories officials said on Friday evening that more than 19,000 people have fled from Yellowknife due to wildfires and urged those who remain to join the evacuation efforts.

08/17/2023

A student pilot pulled from the wreckage of a small plane that crashed into a lake east of Edmonton last week has died of his injuries.

A student pilot pulled from the wreckage of a small plane in a lake east of Edmonton last week has died of his injuries. His instructor, Alex Lanovaz, who was declared dead at the scene, is being remembered as a passionate pilot and generous family man.

08/17/2023

As dangerous wildfires force people from their homes in the Northwest Territories, a small group of evacuees is gathering on a rural property just outside High Level, Alta.

Family that fled Hay River, N.W.T., describes driving through 'apocalyptic landscape' to get to safety nearly 300 kilometres away, near High Level, Alta.

08/17/2023

As the flames threaten Yellowknife, thousands are making their to Alberta on the only highway south.

Yellowknife residents have been ordered to begin evacuating the city immediately as wildfires approach.

08/16/2023

An Edmonton restaurant chain has wrapped up a bidding war on a now famed donair costume owned by the Alberta government.
When the auction closed, Edmonton's PrimeTime Donair had the top bid of $16,025.

The costume sparked a media frenzy over the controversial ingredient — lettuce. Albertans are strongly for the chopped leaves but Atlantic Canadians are firmly against it.

08/15/2023

Rescue agencies are pleading for assistance as more abandoned animals seek refuge.

An increasing number of cats and dogs are being abandoned, either discarded at shelters or dumped in the streets, taking a toll on rescue workers and escalating fears that unwanted animals will face neglect.

08/14/2023

Short-term rentals in Canada are growing — and fast. But is the country and its cities doing enough to tackle some of the unintended consequences on the housing market?

Short-term rentals in Canada are growing — and fast. A Statistics Canada study found that the rentals — commonly booked through online platforms like Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com — are bringing in more revenue. But is the country and its cities doing enough to tackle some of the unintended con...

08/14/2023

Research done in the lab could help prevent future insect pest outbreaks and develop pest-resistant crops.

08/14/2023

Ethan Morrison is no fan of three-ring binders. The 18-year-old is left-handed, and binders are just one more reminder of the challenges that he faces in a right-handed world.

08/13/2023

A team from Nunavik faced a number of challenges trying to bury the repatriated remains of four people this summer. Among them, a polar bear attack.

08/13/2023

A plane crash in Tofield, Alta., nearly 75 kilometres east of Edmonton, has left one person dead and another seriously injured. On Friday evening, Tofield RCMP was contacted by Trenton Joint Rescue, to assist in locating an overdue aircraft which was believed to have crashed into Beaverhill Lake.

08/13/2023

The town has been on an evacuation alert since Friday, as winds were expected to blow smoke and fire activity towards the community through the weekend.

Fort Smith was ordered to evacuate on Saturday as a wildfire is threatening the only route out of town.

08/13/2023

Cattle domestication began some 10,000 years ago. Controlling the movements of the creatures has been a human endeavour for millennia, using all manner of tool from herding dogs to electrified fences. Now, it can be done with an iPhone.

Virtual fencing is technology that tells cattle where a virtual boundary is, through audio warnings and electric shocks.

08/12/2023

As hip-hop turns 50, CBC News spoke with four emerging artists who are navigating this competitive industry and creating their own sounds for generations to come.

08/12/2023

"I don't think this is sustainable for us to use the Canadian military every year. If we had trained national force, we could use them preemptively instead of reactively like we tend to do now," said science professor Mike Flannigan, who is the B.C. Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science.

Canada should consider a national firefighting force that could deploy quickly anywhere provinces or territories request help, according to two scientists in B.C.

08/12/2023

Experts say it’s time for Canadian companies and organizations to double down on cybersecurity measures as they’re seeing an increase in ransomware attacks and other cyber incidents across the country.

08/12/2023

The survey, which will remain open for the rest of this year, solicits feedback on specific bathroom locations. It asks about cleanliness, safety, accessibility and washroom attendants.

08/12/2023

Grace Salaysay looks at five ways you can save water (and money) when caring for your garden.

08/11/2023

A transitional-bridge housing project in Edmonton has ended after $7.5 million in temporary funding from the City of Edmonton ran out last week, leaving a gap in services for people experiencing homelessness in Edmonton.

08/11/2023

According to Statistics Canada numbers analyzed by Alberta Central, employment in the province’s food service and accommodation sector grew by 10,600 jobs last month — the largest increase across all industries.

08/11/2023

Divorce brings many challenges, including finding new accommodations under duress. The high cost of housing is making that part of the process that much harder for couples going their separate ways, according to real estate and family law professionals.

08/11/2023

Strong winds from an offshore hurricane, combined with dry, hot weather and the proliferation of non-native grasses on the Hawaiian island created the conditions for the devastating wildfires that have so far claimed 36 lives, experts say.

08/10/2023

Satirical websites are getting caught up in Meta's quest to remove all news from its Facebook and Instagram platforms in Canada, which the publications say could threaten their survival.

08/10/2023

A deluge of rain this week has left the festival grounds in Cloverdale a bit of mucky mess.

Fans flocking to Gallagher Park for Thursday’s opening night of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival should prepare for a bit of mud.

08/10/2023

Liron Zamir, who lives in Edmonton, says she has been waiting more than two years for federal decisions on her immigration applications. While she waits, her health-care bills are piling up.

Liron Zamir, who lives in Edmonton, says she has been waiting more than two years for federal decisions on her immigration applications. While she waits, her health-care costs are adding up.

08/09/2023

The future of the CO*LAB YEG building remains uncertain as city administration seeks to recover outstanding payments from the operator of the community arts venue in the Boyle Street neighbourhood.

An Edmonton arts organization is facing possible eviction from a city-owned property after repeatedly failing to make lease payments. The future of the CO*LAB YEG building remains uncertain as the operator seeks financial help from the community.