Vancouver and BC workers can plan for 11 statutory holidays in 2026, with dates and eligibility details provided BC statutory holidays for 2026 listed here Statutory Holidays in B.C. for 2026 There are 11 statutory holidays in B.C. in 2026. Many workers will have the day off. Mark your calendar for long weekends. Expect some…
Calgary remains under Stage 4 water restrictions after a major water main break, with the mayor urging remote work to reduce strain on the system. Calgary mayor urges work-from-home amid water crisis Calgary Mayor Urges Remote Work Amid Water Crisis Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas is urging those who can work from home to do so.…
Elwood Quinn, founder of Quinn Farm in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot near Montreal, died at 78 after a heart attack, leaving a legacy in local agriculture and community engagement. Quinn Farm founder Elwood Quinn dies at 78 near Montreal Quinn Farm Founder Passes Away at 78 The father of the popular Quinn Farm in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot, west of Montreal,…
Bishop Joseph Dabrowski leaves Charlottetown after two years to become Bishop of Hamilton, appointed by Pope Leo XIV, succeeding retired Bishop Douglas Crosby Bishop Joseph Dabrowski appointed to lead Hamilton diocese Bishop Joseph Dabrowski Appointed as New Bishop of Hamilton Bishop Joseph Dabrowski will leave the Diocese of Charlottetown in early February to continue his…
London city staff recommend refusing a 38-storey tower proposal at York and Colborne streets due to concerns about a nearby energy plant and height guidelines Farhi 38-storey York Street tower proposal needs further study City of London Planning Staff Recommend Refusal of 38-Storey Tower Proposal The City of London’s planning staff recommend refusing a proposal…
Toronto’s privatized blue bin collection faced delays, with some bins uncollected, prompting Premier Doug Ford to pledge improvements if needed. Ford vows fixes after Toronto blue bin pickup struggles under new system Doug Ford Addresses Recycling Collection Issues in Toronto Premier Doug Ford stated he will make changes to residential recycling collection if necessary after…
Brandon building explosion in 2023 blamed on city by Manitoba Hydro, which denies negligence in court filings Brandon explosion fault disputed by Manitoba Hydro Explosion at Brandon Building Blamed on Municipality BRANDON — An explosion at a City of Brandon building three years ago was the fault of the municipality, according to Manitoba Hydro’s statement…
Vancouver’s N10 NightBus now provides 24-hour transit to YVR Airport, filling overnight gaps left by the Canada Line SkyTrain Vancouver airport now has 24-hour transit via expanded NightBus Public Transit Access to Vancouver International Airport Improved As of today, overnight public transit access to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has improved significantly. TransLink has expanded service…
Residents of a Thorncliffe Park condo building in Toronto begin returning home weeks after a fire displaced over 400 units in two connected buildings Thorncliffe Park residents return home after condo fire Residents Begin Returning to Thorncliffe Park Condo After Fire Residents of one of two condo buildings affected by a fire in Thorncliffe Park…
Montreal’s Charles-De Gaulle Bridge on Highway 40 will have lane closures from Jan. 9 to 12 for repair work, with reduced speed limits and possible congestion Lane closures on Charles-De Gaulle Bridge this weekend Lane Closures on Highway 40 for Repairs The new year often brings changes, but Montreal roads will not see any. Transport…