Skip to content

Beyond Local

B.C.-made exoskeletons could 'change the world' for the physically disabled

B.C.-made exoskeletons could 'change the world' for the physically disabled

"The first time I walked with the exoskeleton was a jaw-dropping experience."
New book highlights complex lives of grizzly bears

New book highlights complex lives of grizzly bears

“Bears are living a complex life out there and and we never know what really has been going on in their life."
Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss

Drugs at B.C. prison 'insane' with multiple drone drops daily, says union boss

A Fraser Valley prison is struggling to contain a spiralling drug problem, with drones making multiple deliveries to prisoners each day.
Innisfail mayor has ‘positive’ solar farm chat with Province

Innisfail mayor has ‘positive’ solar farm chat with Province

Meeting with provincial minister of Affordability and Utilities did not suggest extension to seven-month moratorium on renewable electricity generation projects.
A sense of foreboding on eve of Diwali

A sense of foreboding on eve of Diwali

On Diwali weekend, Nov. 12, Hindu temples across Canada will continue to host their traditional rituals, light oil lamps and celebrate with firecrackers.
PHOTOS: Kananaskis river surfers ride mountain waves in sub-zero weather

PHOTOS: Kananaskis river surfers ride mountain waves in sub-zero weather

Photos: Kananaskis river surfers ride Mountain Waves in sub-zero
Central Alberta town has curtain of 1,800 crochet poppies from around the world

Central Alberta town has curtain of 1,800 crochet poppies from around the world

Creation stitched onto a fishing net will be displayed on Remembrance Day in Innisfail, Alberta
Randall Hopley: High-risk child sex offender still missing after nearly a week

Randall Hopley: High-risk child sex offender still missing after nearly a week

Police are clarifying that reports of him being seen in Maple Ridge are not accurate.
'It still haunts me': Military veterans keen to share their history as numbers drop

'It still haunts me': Military veterans keen to share their history as numbers drop

CALGARY — The time around Remembrance Day is tough for Second World War veterans like Hank Jackson, who turns 103 in January.
Engineers Canada wants Alberta to reconsider change to rules around 'engineer' title

Engineers Canada wants Alberta to reconsider change to rules around 'engineer' title

A group representing Canada's engineering profession is urging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to reconsider a proposal that aims to loosen restrictions around who can use the "engineer" title.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks