Surrey councillor seeks police access to city cameras

Surrey councillor seeks police access to city cameras

Surrey councillor proposes police access to city’s 500 traffic cameras to combat crime, citing delays in current process Surrey councillor seeks police access to city cameras Surrey Councillor Proposes Police Access to Traffic Cameras Surrey city councillor Linda Annis has drafted a proposal for the local police force to access the city’s network of 500…

Calgary water main break report to be released to council

Calgary water main break report to be released to council

Calgary city council will receive an independent report on the 2024 water main break, addressing concerns and outlining necessary changes following another recent incident. Calgary water main break report to be released to council Calgary City Council to Receive Independent Report on Water Main Break Calgary city council is set to receive an independent report…

Manitoba leaders to visit Pimicikamak after power outage

Manitoba leaders to visit Pimicikamak after power outage

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and other leaders will visit Pimicikamak Cree Nation to assess damage from a power outage that forced evacuations Manitoba leaders to visit Pimicikamak after power outage Delegation to Visit Pimicikamak Cree Nation After Power Outage A delegation, including Manitoba’s premier, will visit Pimicikamak Cree Nation on Wednesday. This visit comes after…

Councillor pushes for stricter school-zone rules in Winnipeg

Councillor pushes for stricter school-zone rules in Winnipeg

Winnipeg councillor proposes standardized school-zone rules to improve safety, including a one-minute pickup limit and increased enforcement Councillor pushes for stricter school-zone rules in Winnipeg Proposed Changes for School Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups in Winnipeg A one-minute time limit and increased traffic enforcement may be introduced for drop-offs and pickups at elementary schools. This aims to…

Quebec urged to boost funding for women’s second-stage shelters

Quebec urged to boost funding for women’s second-stage shelters

Montreal advocates push for expanded second-stage shelters to support women fleeing violence, citing critical gaps in housing stability and legal protections Quebec urged to boost funding for women’s second-stage shelters Quebec Advocates Call for Increased Funding for Second-Stage Shelters Advocates and researchers are urging Quebec to boost funding for second-stage shelters for women escaping violence.…

Safeway on West 4th in Kitsilano closing for redevelopment

Safeway on West 4th in Kitsilano closing for redevelopment

Vancouver’s Safeway at 2315 West 4th Ave in Kitsilano will close Jan 31 2026 for redevelopment into a mixed-use complex with rental homes and a new larger store Safeway on West 4th in Kitsilano closing for redevelopment Safeway Store to Close for Redevelopment in Vancouver A Safeway grocery store will permanently close to prepare for…

Fire destroys home in Norman Wells NWT

Fire destroys home in Norman Wells NWT

A house in Norman Wells NWT was destroyed by fire over the weekend with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation Fire destroys home in Norman Wells NWT Fire Destroys House in Norman Wells, N.W.T. A house in Norman Wells, N.W.T., was destroyed by fire over the weekend. The local fire department responded…

Water main work to slow traffic on Coquitlam road

Water main work to slow traffic on Coquitlam road

Coquitlam’s Dewdney Trunk Road will have reduced lanes for three months due to a 1.6 km water main replacement project, causing traffic delays Water main work to slow traffic on Coquitlam road Traffic Delays Expected on Dewdney Trunk Road in Coquitlam If you are traveling through Coquitlam on Dewdney Trunk Road between Mariner Way and…

Windsor group seeks review of closed 2026 budget items

Windsor group seeks review of closed 2026 budget items

A Windsor civic group questions 53 in-camera 2026 budget items totaling $9M, citing transparency concerns under provincial law Windsor group seeks review of closed 2026 budget items Windsor Civic Group Calls for Budget Review A civic engagement group in Windsor claims that parts of the city’s budget process undermine democracy because discussions occur behind closed…

Windsor group seeks review of closed 2026 budget items

Windsor budget secrecy sparks call for review

A Windsor civic group seeks review of 53 closed-door budget items, citing $9M in unclear cuts, including $2.6M from housing and child services Windsor budget secrecy sparks call for review Windsor Civic Group Calls for Budget Review A civic engagement group in Windsor claims that parts of the city’s budget process undermine democracy because discussions…