Winnipeg clears 12 homeless encampments under new bylaws

Winnipeg clears 12 homeless encampments under new bylaws

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 boil water advisory nearing end

Pelican Narrows boil water advisory nearing end

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…

Calgary councillor proposes closing safe consumption site

Calgary councillor proposes closing safe consumption site

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 seeks fast-tracked short-term rental exemption

Kelowna council seeks fast-tracked short-term rental exemption

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 maintains Arlington Bridge despite closure

Winnipeg maintains Arlington Bridge despite closure

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 residents face delays in recycling pickup

Toronto residents face delays in recycling pickup

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…

Water main break disrupts Dawson City Yukon businesses

Water main break disrupts Dawson City Yukon businesses

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…

Patient dies after altercation at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital

Patient dies after altercation at Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital

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…

Montreal replaces INFO-Neige with new snow alert app

Montreal replaces INFO-Neige with new snow alert app

Montreal ends support for INFO-Neige after a decade, launching its own snow-removal alert app, 311 Montréal, to streamline citizen services and notifications Montreal replaces INFO-Neige with new snow alert app Montreal Ends Support for INFO-Neige App After over 500,000 downloads in ten years, the City of Montreal has stopped backing the INFO-Neige app. City spokesperson…

Winnipeg police announce arrest in hate-related graffiti case

Winnipeg police announce arrest in hate-related graffiti case

Winnipeg police to announce arrest linked to recent hate-related graffiti incidents targeting a synagogue, mosque, school, and restaurant in the city. Winnipeg police announce arrest in hate-related graffiti case Winnipeg Police to Announce Arrest in Hate-Related Graffiti Case Winnipeg police are set to hold a news conference today to announce an arrest related to a…