Winnipeg has cleared 12 encampments since November but faces ongoing challenges in securing housing for displaced residents amid a housing shortage Winnipeg struggles with housing for encampment residents City Clears 12 Encampments Since November Since the new protocols began in November, city staff have cleared 12 encampments. However, finding housing or shelter for those affected…
Residents in Chilliwack, B.C., are urging action on an abandoned homeless camp filled with waste and chemicals near the Chilliwack River Fish Hatchery Chilliwack residents raise concerns over abandoned homeless camp Activists Call for Cleanup of Abandoned Homeless Camp in Chilliwack Local activists in Chilliwack, B.C., are raising concerns about an abandoned homeless camp in…
Winnipeg has cleared 12 homeless encampments since November under new bylaws, with outreach efforts to provide housing, though concerns remain about long-term solutions and potential returns. Winnipeg clears 12 homeless encampments under new bylaws Winnipeg Clears Homeless Encampments Under New Bylaws A dozen homeless encampments have been cleared since Winnipeg introduced new bylaws in November.…
Pelican Narrows faces a boil water advisory due to a raw water intake failure, with repairs underway and normalcy expected soon Pelican Narrows boil water advisory nearing end Boil Water Advisory in Pelican Narrows Expected to Lift Soon Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation’s emergency response manager states that the boil water advisory for Pelican Narrows is…
A Calgary councillor seeks to close the Sheldon Chumir safe consumption site in the Beltline, proposing a treatment-focused model instead Calgary councillor proposes closing safe consumption site Calgary Councillor Proposes Motion to Close Supervised Consumption Site A Calgary city councillor plans to introduce a motion next week. This motion would support closing the Sheldon Chumir…
Kelowna council to consider requesting provincial exemption to ease short-term rental rules ahead of tourism season Kelowna council seeks fast-tracked short-term rental exemption Kelowna Restaurant Owner Optimistic About Tourism Season As the chairs were coming down ahead of lunch at Kelly O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood restaurant in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday, hopes for a stronger tourism season…
Winnipeg continues plowing the closed Arlington Bridge to reduce structural load and facilitate inspections, with plans for demolition and replacement underway. Winnipeg maintains Arlington Bridge despite closure City Continues to Plow Arlington Bridge Despite Closure Vehicles have not accessed the Arlington Bridge for two years due to severe structural issues. However, the city continues to…
Toronto’s privatized recycling program faces delays, leaving North York residents with uncollected bins as Circular Materials and Green For Life manage the transition. Toronto residents face delays in recycling pickup Toronto’s Recycling Program Faces Challenges Nine days into the new year, Toronto’s privatized recycling program is struggling. Overflowing blue bins in several North York neighborhoods…
A water main break in Dawson City Yukon caused flooding, school closures, and water shortages, affecting homes and businesses downtown Water main break disrupts Dawson City Yukon businesses Water Main Break Affects Downtown Dawson City A major water main break left parts of downtown Dawson City, Yukon, coated in ice on Friday. The town’s school…
A patient died following an altercation with security at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, prompting police and coroner investigations. Patient dies after altercation at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital Police Respond to Death After Altercation at Royal University Hospital Saskatoon police arrived at the 100 block of Hospital Drive after a person was reported dead following…