A collision between a bus and car on Highway 99 near Squamish, B.C., left one person in critical condition, prompting a forensic investigation. Critical injury in Sea to Sky Highway crash Collision on Sea to Sky Highway Sends One to Hospital One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a collision involving…
Maple Ridge will convert a 100-year-old golf course into a public park with sports fields, while a new aquatic and community centre is built at Hammond Community Park Maple Ridge golf course to become park as aquatic centre advances Maple Ridge Golf Course to Become New Public Park A century-old golf course in Metro Vancouver…
Edmonton will enforce a 24-hour parking ban starting Monday to clear snow from residential roads after record December snowfall Edmonton’s Phase 2 parking ban starts Monday for snow clearing Edmonton to Start Phase 2 of Winter Parking Ban The City of Edmonton will begin Phase 2 of its winter parking ban next week. This is…
BC’s endangered rivers list highlights threats to Fraser and Cowichan rivers near Chilliwack and Vancouver Island, with conservation efforts underway BC rivers facing critical threats B.C. Releases Annual List of Most Endangered Rivers B.C.’s annual list of the most endangered rivers has been released. The Outdoor Recreation Council compiles this list. While there are concerns,…
A propane leak in an ice resurfacer triggered an explosion at Taber’s community centre, damaging the facility but causing no injuries Propane leak caused explosion in Taber arena Investigation Reveals Cause of Explosion at Taber Community Centre A propane leak in an ice surfacing machine caused a chain-reaction explosion inside the Taber community centre’s ice…
Calgary residents advocate to reopen the historic Douglas Fir Trail in Edworthy Park, closed for years due to erosion, as frustration grows over delays Calgarians push to reopen long-closed Douglas Fir Trail Calgary Group Pushes for Reopening of Douglas Fir Trail A group of outdoor enthusiasts in Calgary is urging the city to reopen the…
Windsor’s proposed budget includes new hires to address staff burnout while cutting student jobs and vacant positions to save costs Windsor budget targets staff burnout with new hires cuts student jobs Windsor’s Proposed Budget Includes Staffing Changes Windsor’s proposed budget includes cuts to student jobs, new hires to ensure timely bill payments, and the elimination…
Inuvik, N.W.T., faces propane shortage with 4-5 days supply left, mayor urges energy conservation amid cold temperatures Inuvik has 4-5 days of propane left mayor says Inuvik Mayor Urges Energy Conservation Amid Propane Supply Concerns The mayor of Inuvik, N.W.T., is confident that the town’s propane supply will not run out. However, he is urging…
Toronto’s draft budget includes a 2.2% property tax increase, with funds allocated to the city’s building fund and services like libraries and renter protections Toronto proposes 2.2% property tax hike in new budget Toronto Proposes 2.2% Property Tax Increase The City of Toronto is proposing a 2.2 percent property tax increase ahead of its official…
Peterborough’s Kawartha Craft Beer Festival permanently canceled after organizers cite unsustainable workload post-COVID Ontario craft beer festival canceled due to unsustainable workload Kawartha Craft Beer Festival Cancelled Permanently Organizers of the Kawartha Craft Beer Festival (KCBF) in Peterborough, Ontario, have announced the permanent cancellation of the event due to an unsustainable workload. The festival, which…