Beyond Local

A month after a pig heart transplant, man works to regain strength

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been a month since a Maryland man became the second person to receive a transplanted heart from a pig –- and hospital video released Friday shows he’s working hard to recover.

Oct 22, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Growing project for Canadian Foodgrains Bank completes harvest

The Acres of Hope Growing Project, which has been taking place for over a decade in the Mallaig area, aims to raise $30,000 each year. The amount raised is then matched four-to-one by the Canadian Government.

Oct 22, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Timing, patience key to nabbing affordable concert, sports resale tickets: fans

TORONTO — There are ways to save on big event tickets, if you time your purchase and stay patient.

Oct 22, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

Innovators find creative ways to recycle plastic into profit

Some 2.8 M tonnes of plastic is dumped in Canada's landfills or environment each year

Oct 22, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

First vaccine against serious bacterial infection in bees approved for use in Canada

The first vaccine for bees has been approved for use in Canada.

Oct 22, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Update: Airdrie RCMP release sketch in search of assault suspect

If you have any information about the assault on Oct. 8, please contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200.

Oct 22, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Conservationists fearful of what Three Sisters developments mean for wildlife

“What we are looking at with the Three Sisters property is infringement on the last wildlife corridor that's left to link Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country."

Oct 21, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

On the Street: Conde Nast Traveler names Victoria best small metropolis

Plus: Victoria International Airport honoured for pollinator garden.

Oct 21, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Barrhead RCMP find WWII submachine gun, rifles and shotgun in broken down truck

Police find weapons and ammunition while preparing broken down pickup for towing

Oct 21, 2023 1:15 PM Read more >

Group opposed to sex education curriculum in Grades 5 to 7 speaks to Rocky View Schools trustees

A spokesperson for a group opposed to the current human sexuality curriculum being taught in Alberta schools to Grade 5, 6 and 7 students spoke to Rocky View school trustees this week.

Oct 21, 2023 11:45 AM Read more >