Invasive clam species found in Central Kootenay River, conservationists urge boaters to stop spread
The Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society (CKISS) is asking the public for help in preventing the spread of an invasive freshwater species called the Asian clam. The non-native clams were found in the Pend D'Oreille River this…
Border towns frustrated as provinces reopen at different speeds
Breadcrumb Links Saskatchewan Local News Despite more than 15,000 new injections, the goal of reopening Saskatchewan to 70% of adults with their first dose still remains elusive. Author of the article: Lynn…
Some cross the border to return home, others “just for fun” on the first day of phase 2
Jocelyne Johnson was eager to enjoy the freedom of simply being able to cross the New Brunswick-Quebec border on Thursday. On the first day New Brunswickers were allowed to do so, Johnson and her husband, George Johnson, got into their…
Vancouver rents rise to remain highest in Canada
Two-bedroom rentals rose 7.7% in May from the previous month to $ 2,760 per month - and rents are now averaging $ 3.04 per square foot
Metro Vancouver retained questionable status as the highest-rent region in Canada after…
Nova Scotia Expands Second Injection Eligibility of COVID-19; some have booking problems
HALIFAX - On the same day, Nova Scotia expanded eligibility to reschedule second COVID-19 injections, with some residents expressing frustration at not being able to increase theirs.
The online reservation system…
Bank of Canada sees signs of cooling in hot housing market
A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on May 23, 2017. REUTERS / Chris WattieOTTAWA, June 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is starting to see signs of a slowdown in the country's scorching…
Native Prairie Appreciation Week a chance to enjoy the province’s unspoiled ecosystems
Great diversity of untouched plants and wildlife to explore across the province
With the amount of native prairie in Saskatchewan slowly decreasing from year to year, the opportunity to enjoy the views…
Two veterinary academics receive prestigious Canada Research Chairs | New
For a young and relatively small veterinary college, the UC Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) does well above its weight when it comes…
New YMCA Center for Life planned in Belleville
BELLEVILLE, ONT. - The YMCA of East Central Ontario and the Governments of Canada and Ontario are providing joint funding of over $ 22.4 million for the construction of a multi-purpose sports and recreation facility in Belleville,!-->…
The Nation of Quebec incorporated has the financial power…. The Nation of Alberta Has No…
If the success of Quebec's dairy and pork sectors are examples, Quebec Nation Incorporée (QNI) has served the interests of agricultural production and processing in Quebec rather well. I am talking about the alliance…