A man from Alberta is believed to be the first avalanche victim of the winter outdoor season. RCMP said in a press release they received a report from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort officials at 2:30 p.m. MT Friday (December 20) of an out-of-bounds avalanche. The 29-year-old Alberta man was located in avalanche debris and...

Someone who purchased a Lotto Max ticket in Edmonton received their Christmas present early. Following four weeks of no winners, the $50-million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw was won by a ticket purchaser in Edmonton. The winning numbers were 2, 13, 18, 24, 27, 37 and 43 with the bonus number of 14. Thirteen winning...

Premier Christy Clark announced this week the B.C. government's support for a second set of key liquor changes that will create opportunities for small businesses and legions and open up new dining options for B.C. families, while continuing to protect public safety. To create more consumer convenience and give businesses...

A Prince George man is a Jeopardy winner. Matthew Church was victorious on the long-running game show Monday night. The Queen’s School of Medicine student now had a chance of winning more than the $24,000 won Monday, during another game on Tuesday. Church, 26, earned a spot on the popular game show through an online quiz in...

The Tofino RCMP and BC Coroners Service are currently at the site of a fatal plane crash on Vargas Island, located northwest of Tofino, BC. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 14, the Tofino RCMP were notified by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre that a twin engine 'Cessna 421 B' aircraft had gone missing in the area of Vargas...

Rats. We all need to go to work again Monday. Friday’s Lotto Max jackpot draw of $50 Million once again went unclaimed, meaning the next draw will have as much as $100 Million in prizes up for grabs. The last time the Lotto Max was won happened November 1, when two tickets shared the $50 Million prize. One of the tickets...

It was a Christmas more than 250 passengers on Calgary-bound flights will not forget for a long, long time. The Calgary-based airline set up a virtual Santa in Toronto and Hamilton, asking customers their wish list for Christmas. With the passengers in the sky on flights, more than 170 WestJet volunteers gathered gifts at...

The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, issued this statement following the death of Nelson Mandela: "On behalf of all British Columbians, I offer my condolences to the family of Nelson Mandela and the people of his beloved South Africa. "Mr. Mandela was a visionary who demonstrated courage and...

My lights went out early on a Monday in late November. This had happened to me before. About six years ago it happened at highway speed; the car was totaled and my wife Sue and I were lucky to be unhurt. Last spring, while shopping with Sue in a local supermarket, it happened again; I simply keeled over. I regained consciousness...

The Trans-Canada Highway near Champlin, Saskatchewan was re-opened Sunday afternoon following a five semi-trailer pile up. The icy Trans-Canada Highway has been re-opened after RCMP officers shut down the westbound lanes near Moose Jaw due to several jack-knifed semi trucks. ​ The highway was reportedly closed for several...