Abbotsford, 02, Canada

Toronto is still Canada's most rat-infested city

The "rattiest" cities in Canada have been revealed, and for the third year in a row, Toronto remains the national leader. Pest control provider Orkin has just released its annual list of Canada's top "rattiest cities." The ranking is based on the number of …

2024-10-29 12:35

Where to go pumpkin patchin around NW Washington?

Is there any kind of corn maze-slash-pumpkin patch that is worth traveling outside of Seattle for, within a 1-2 hour drive? Something more for grown-ups than five-year-olds would be preferred, as would be a travel path that stays north and west of Seattle, if…

2024-10-22 01:03

1 person remains missing following Coquitlam, B.C., mudslide, record rainfall

Police in Coquitlam, B.C., say first responders continue to search for a person whose home was washed away in a mudslide triggered by torrential rain across British Columbia's South Coast this weekend.

2024-10-20 21:39

Driver of Alberta semi that hit Abbotsford, B.C., overpass fined $368

The driver of a semi-trailer that hit an Trans Canada Highway overpass last week has been charged and fined $368 for driving without due care and attention.

2024-10-16 22:23

“Down” in the Valley

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board survey reveals voter concerns about affordability, leadership and an uncertain future SURREY, British Columbia, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a wide-ranging survey conducted by the Mustel Group for the Fraser Valley Real …

2024-10-16 17:16

B.C. election: Party proposals on climate action point in opposite directions

Reversals by British Columbia’s NDP and Conservative leaders may give the impression that the parties’ positions on climate have converged. But the contrasts are stark as election day looms.

2024-10-16 16:31

2024 Agricultural Excellence Conference to Feature Industry Thought-Leaders, Young Farmer Focused Events, and Farm Tour

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2024 Agricultural Excellence Conference is just over a month away (November 19-21), promising dynamic sessions and interactive learning experiences that will equip participants with new expertise, new skil…

2024-10-16 12:02

Inside Look: Rosewood Hotel Georgia Review

The historic Rosewood Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver just completed an extensive renovation that provides more glamour than ever before. Read our full review.

2024-10-11 16:16

Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because the…

2024-10-11 13:13