Lasia Kretzel

Mar 1, 2025 | globalnews.ca | Lasia Kretzel

Saskatchewan breweries are bracing for the potential impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, which is set to come into effect March 12. "We're preparing for another roller-coaster ride," said Mark Heise, president and CEO of Rebellion Brewing in Regina. Although Canada is a major producer of raw aluminum and has massive smelting capacity, the country does not have rolling mills to produce the thin sheets needed for cans.

Dec 27, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Lasia Kretzel

For more than a century, volunteer firefighters have helped protect Port Moody, B.C., but come next year, the tradition is coming to a close. The City of Port Moody has decided to disband the volunteer firefighters program, citing changes to firefighting legislation, training guidelines and WorkSafe BC requirements, increasing volunteer recruitment costs due to high turnover, declining use of volunteers and increasing availability of mutual aid from other local fire departments.

Dec 27, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Lasia Kretzel

Bigger bumps and sweet jumps will now keep the fun rolling year-round for BMX athletes in Nanaimo, B.C.The renewed Marie Davidson BMX Track has reopened for casual day use following a dramatic $1.9-million upgrade. The redesigned track, created by Olympic BMX track builder Tom Ritz Design, features a recycled concrete and asphalt foundation, sealed with a dust suppressant and soil stabilizer, making it Vancouver Island's only year-round track.

Dec 26, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Lasia Kretzel

Businesses in Langley, B.C. are bracing for impacts and the city is encouraging people to shop local this Boxing Day as it gets ready to revitalize its historic city centre. Starting Jan. 2, 2025, work will begin on the Fraser Highway One-Way Project. The $18-million, two-phase project aims to improve pedestrian walkways, replace aging infrastructure, create more community spaces and revitalize the landscaping.

Dec 26, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Lasia Kretzel

Heavy snow, rain and wind over the southern coastal region of B.C. has raised the avalanche risk to extreme, high or considerable in many areas, Avalanche Canada warned in a Thursday post on X (formerly Twitter). "A stormy Christmas Day means dangerous avalanche conditions will continue," the organization said. "Boxing Day will be a time to enjoy non-avalanche terrain in these regions."New snow on the North Shore has pushed the avalanche rating to extreme at the alpine levels.