A black bear cub named Valkyrie, rescued with severe burns near Dawson Creek, B.C., is recovering at a sanctuary in Smithers and may be released in June. Valkyrie the black bear cub recovering from severe burns in B.C. Bear Cub Rescued After Severe Burns in B.C. A black bear cub, rescued after suffering severe burns…
Calgary faces water restrictions due to a ruptured main, with road salt corrosion identified as a key factor in the pipe’s deterioration Road salt protects winter roads but threatens water infrastructure Calgarians Face Water Restrictions Due to Pipe Failures Calgarians may soon return to their bathrooms without worrying about their water system. This week, officials…
A new fundraiser in Charlottetown, Shifting Sands, aims to raise $50,000 by March to support P.E.I. organizations advancing gender equality Shifting Sands fundraiser backs P.E.I. gender equality groups New Fundraising Initiative for Gender Equality on Prince Edward Island Groups on Prince Edward Island that promote gender equality have a new fundraising opportunity called Shifting Sands.…
Walter Selamio, a well-known figure in Hay River, N.W.T., was found dead in an abandoned house on Dec. 27, leaving the community in grief. Hay River mourns beloved local figure Walter Selamio Community Remembers Walter Selamio After His Death For years, Walter Selamio was often seen on a corner of Hay River, N.W.T., next to…
Two fires at the historic Kent Brewery in London over the weekend caused extensive damage; authorities do not suspect arson and cite demolition plans for Monday 2 weekend fires at historic Kent Brewery in London not suspicious Fires at Former Brewery Not Considered Suspicious Back-to-back fires occurred at the site of a former downtown brewery,…
Dawson City faces water crises after main breaks freeze pipes in 13 blocks, prompting boil orders and repairs in extreme cold 13 Dawson City blocks hit by frozen water or sewer lines Water Main Breaks in Dawson City, Yukon Freezing temperatures did not stop crews in Dawson City, Yukon, from working through Friday night to…
A man in his 30s is in critical condition after a pickup truck collided with a snowplow in Saint-Rémi, Montérégie, early Sunday Man critically injured in Saint-Rémi snowplow collision Man in Critical Condition After Collision with Snowplow in Saint-Rémi A man is in critical condition after a collision with a snowplow tractor in Saint-Rémi, Montérégie.…
Canadian Armed Forces to aid Pimicikamak Cree Nation near Winnipeg with water and infrastructure issues after power outage Military to assist Manitoba First Nation with water crisis Monday Manitoba First Nation Faces Severe Water Issues The chief of a Manitoba First Nation dealing with serious water problems, including flooding and backed sewage, announced that eight…
Winnipeg prepares for March 1 launch of Clare’s Law allowing risk assessments of partners’ violent histories Manitoba readies for new intimate partner violence law Manitoba Prepares for New Law on Intimate Partner Violence Women’s shelters, police, and the province are preparing for a new law aimed at preventing intimate partner violence in Manitoba. The Disclosure…
Montreal transit maintenance workers’ overtime strike ended Sunday, but no agreement has been reached after 20 months of negotiations Montreal transit strike ends but no deal with maintenance workers Montreal Transit Maintenance Workers’ Overtime Strike Ends The overtime strike by Montreal transit maintenance workers ended on Sunday. However, a negotiated agreement has not yet been…