Matthew de Grood's main goal is to return to Calgary, board hears

A review board, which is to decide on further freedoms for Calgary mass killer Matthew de Grood, heard that since the young man's last assessment he hasn't accomplished enough rehabilitation.

Edmontonians join in international Write for Rights campaign

Edmontonians gathered at the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights Sunday to recognize Human Rights Day.
Federal dental insurance program to be phased in over 2024, benefits to start in May

The new federal dental insurance plan will be phased in gradually over 2024, with the first claims likely to be processed in May, government officials said ahead of a formal announcement scheduled for Monday morning.
Watch: Dressed up dogs take over Metro Vancouver boardwalk

The rain didn’t stop dozens of dolled up dogs and their humans from parading down a Richmond boardwalk in their festive best on Sunday.
Local rescue calls need for homes 'critical'

The Second Chance Animal Rescue Society says it's caring for an unprecedented number of animals.
Free toolkit addresses declining physical activity in Ontario classrooms

Researchers at Western University have created a free toolkit to address declining physical activity in Ontario classrooms.
Pedestrian struck in New Westminster

Police in New Westminster were investigating a car crash involving a pedestrian on Sunday afternoon.
Canadian high-school students' math skills are declining

New data shows while Canadian high school students rank among the top-performing of 81 countries in math, science, and reading, math scores in the country are steadily declining
'We want to add light'. Chabad of Windsor celebrates Hanukkah with special menorah

A 'kindness menorah' was lit up Sunday at Devonshire Mall during a special ceremony that attracted dozens of people
Pro-Palestinian protesters defy police advice, change demonstration location

It’s been nine weeks of duelling protests in Calgary between Palestinian supporters and Israel supporters outside city hall and Olympic Plaza