Новости за 20.02.2018

Canadians continue to borrow against the value of their houses at the fastest pace we’ve seen in more than five years.

B.C. Hydro is preparing for "near-record breaking peak loads" as cold snap prompts energy demand to spike.

James Alexander 'Sandy' Lyle's body was discovered on Feb. 19, 2012, and police continue to investigate his death, which was deemed to be the result of foul play.

Bassano RCMP is seeking information in regards to a roadside assault on the westbound Highway 1 near Duck Lake Road.

Police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection to several drugs and weapons offences.

A pilot project planned by Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante's administration is drawing praise and criticism.

The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is beginning to enforce regulations surrounding over-the-counter medication that have been in place for decades but largely ignored.

Sentencing is scheduled for the end of February.

Saskatoon police announced on Tuesday that deputy chief Jeff Bent is retiring.

A Defense Department spokeswoman said it “hopes the transfer will take place soon."

Many Edmontonians enjoy having direct access to the North Saskatchewan River Valley and on Tuesday, the urban planning committee was looking at ways to provide more.

Hamilton is one of the few cities in Ontario to consider such legislation, adding to its ongoing crusade against payday loan companies.

Associate Health Minister Brandy Payne said the idea is to eliminate the potential risk and stress a hospital visit can put seniors through.

New figures today from the Transportation Safety Board show that there were 94 incidents in 2017 involving commercial aircraft operators

The technician was forced to spend the night on the vessel and provide medical care to the injured crew member after the helicopter's hoist became snagged and had to be cut during their original medical evacuation attempt.

A baby girl was born 24 minutes after police and paramedics arrived.

The Edmonton Oilers are back home to face the Boston Bruins Tuesday night at Rogers Place.

Alberta's economic development minister is shrugging off a legal challenge filed by British Columbia over Alberta's ban on wine from that province.

Vernon credit card thief sought.

Warming shelters have now opened up across the region as some of the permanent shelters are already full.

It might seem odd to talk about a significant rainfall event in the dead of winter — but that’s what is happening in Kingston this week.

Newly elected Edmonton Public School Board trustee Trisha Estabrooks is putting forward a motion to end public funding of private schools in Alberta. Jennifer Crosby sits down with the trustee to talk more about the idea.

More than 100 offences related to distracted driving were issued during a three-day campaign in Peterborough last week.

It’s no secret that Edmontonians want to access the North Saskatchewan River. That was proven last summer by Accidental Beach. City council is now talking about creating a regional tourist draw in the river valley. Fletcher Kent has the details.

Emergency winter shelters are at or nearing capacity in the Okanagan Valley as a cold snap sweeps the region.