A report reveals Calgary’s water system suffered from chronic underinvestment over 20 years, leading to a major feeder main failure in 2024 Calgary underinvested in water system for 20 years report Calgary Officials Address Water Utility Report Findings City of Calgary officials are developing plans to implement key recommendations from an independent panel’s report on…
Edmonton is adding 30 transit peace officers by July to enhance safety and public perception, bringing the total to 126 officers for buses, LRT, and transit centers Edmonton boosts transit safety with 30 new peace officers Edmonton to Increase Transit Peace Officers By July, the City of Edmonton will add 30 peace officers for public…
Pimicikamak Cree Nation faces a water crisis after frozen pipes and sewage backup forced thousands from their homes, with additional workers and heaters arriving to aid repairs. Workers and heaters sent to aid Pimicikamak water crisis More Workers and Heaters Arriving in Pimicikamak Cree Nation More workers and heaters are coming to a First Nation…
Residents of Gander, N.L., quickly organized a volunteer effort to transport 200 stranded passengers from diverted flights to local hotels after weather prevented their scheduled landing in St. John’s. Gander residents rally to transport stranded air passengers Gander Residents Provide Shuttle Service for Stranded Passengers Residents of Gander, N.L. formed a volunteer shuttle service for…
Toronto’s new recycling program faced delays as Circular Materials CEO blamed the Jan 1 rollout timing for uncollected bins across the city Recycling CEO cites rollout timing for Toronto collection issues CEO Addresses Recycling Bin Collection Issues in Ontario The CEO of Circular Materials, the recycling company for Ontario, blames the timing of the rollout…
A vacant industrial building in St. Boniface will be demolished due to severe fire damage; no injuries reported, cause under investigation St Boniface industrial building to be demolished after fire Fire Destroys Industrial Building in St. Boniface A vacant industrial building in St. Boniface will be demolished after a fire early Thursday morning. The Winnipeg…
Calgary’s water consumption stays above sustainable levels after a major pipe rupture, with residents urged to conserve as repairs continue Calgary water use remains above sustainable levels despite conservation calls Calgary Water Demand Exceeds Sustainable Levels Despite requests from the City of Calgary for residents to reduce water use, daily water demand remains above sustainable…
Pelican Narrows faces a critical water system failure, forcing schools and public facilities to close while emergency measures are implemented to prevent damage. Water system failure closes schools in Pelican Narrows Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Faces Water Intake System Failure The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is experiencing a critical failure in the raw water…
Charlottetown Farmers’ Market reopens at 614 North River Rd. after fire damage, with 30 vendors and plans for more as facilities are upgraded. Charlottetown Farmers’ Market reopens Saturday at new site Charlottetown Farmers’ Market Opens New Temporary Location The Charlottetown Farmers’ Market has found a new, temporary location. It will open this Saturday. The market…
Calgary faces recurring water restrictions after a major pipe failure, prompting nearby cities like Medicine Hat and Lethbridge to accelerate infrastructure upgrades to avoid similar issues. Alberta cities upgrade water pipes to prevent Calgary-like failures Utility Upgrades Planned in Southern Alberta Cities Utility officials in southern Alberta’s mid-sized cities are planning system upgrades. These upgrades…