Kitimat firefighter retires

KITIMAT-A senior member of the Kitimat fire department has retired after years of service in his home town. Derrell Green, a well rounded paramedic, firefighter and captain has worked his last shift here in Kitimat and is moving south to the Kootenays.

Ben Affleck launches Congo aid foundation

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck launched a new foundation Monday to raise money and awareness over atrocities committed against women and children during years of conflict in eastern Congo.

Manitoba road rescues hit 139

Early thaw turns seasonal roads into mucky mess that trapped travellers