Beyond Local

Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year — more than double the amount just three years ago.

A humpback whale took a shine to a vessel off Vancouver Island and stayed within a few feet of the family boat for more than hour.

The City of Chestermere is investigating two employee payout packages totalling $600,000 to two separate ex-employees’ bank accounts.

Odd summer timing and an ongoing sexual assault scandal at Hockey Canada could be the reason thousands of tickets to the World Junior Hockey Championship are still available.

A Banff home has had an Alberta Health Services enforcement order issued against it after an inspection found at least 42 beds and mattresses for people to live on the property.

The price tag is actually surprising for your own island with plenty of shoreline, swimmable beaches and numerous building sites.

Click and gape at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel ceiling up close or strap on a headset and enter the holy city of Jerusalem.

People living in recreational vehicles on Vancouver Island are struggling to find a place to park.

Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Ray Bennett bringing Stanley Cup to Innisfail on Aug. 8.

Janet and Michael Mort were driven to take out the advertisement after their “wonderful” family doctor retired.