Winnipeg committee upholds motion not to demolish home, gateway to Lemay Forest development
A city committee has decided not to demolish a home after an appeal hearing by the owner of the property. The decision will impact development in "landlocked" Lemay Forest.
Canada
May 3
Speed may have been a factor in south Edmonton crash that sent motorcyclist to hospital: EPS
Police in Edmonton are investigating a collision that sent a motorcyclist to hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night.
Traffic
Apr 24
Joint government funding aiming to finish work on Manitoba’s Hudson Bay Railway
The Hudson Bay Railway was acquired by the Arctic Gateway Group in 2018. New government funding looks to finish work on the transportation line.
Economy
Feb 23
In Photos: Saskatoon Entertainment Expo hits Prairieland Park
Over 300 vendors are at Prairieland Park from Saskatchewan and nearby provinces for the Entertainment Expo on Saturday and Sunday.
Canada
May 4
Thunder Bay retiree $1 million richer after big lotto win
A Thunder Bay, Ont., man's retirement is getting a bit happier after winning $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Draw late last month.
Canada
Apr 26
London, Ont. hits major milestone with first bus rapid transit shelter
Installation of London's first bus rapid transit shelter began earlier this week on Ontario Street at King Street. Full completion is expected in the coming weeks.
Canada
Apr 25
Small grocers, co-ops receiving boost from Loblaw boycott: ‘A lot of anger’
As frustrations for Canadians grow along with grocery store bills, some say Canadians are ready to think outside the big box store when heading out for groceries.
Canada
May 5
Unhoused seniors, people with disabilities in Kelowna get move-in date
Residents of the temporary modular homes in the 1700 block will begin moving in starting May 15, 15 people at a time, according to the service provider.
Canada
Apr 23
Joly says Israeli Rafah invasion would be ‘unacceptable,’ urges ceasefire
As Israeli forces take control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warns of a 'catastrophic' situation.
Canada
May 7
More than 27kg of cocaine seized from west Edmonton home
The seizure took place on April 30, when a home in the Lewis Estates neighbourhood in west Edmonton was searched.
Crime
May 6
Costs forcing walk-in clinics and family practices in Alberta to close
Several Medicentres and family clinics have closed or are about to in Edmonton and Calgary because doctors aren't able to afford the rent.
Health
Apr 23
Wildfire brought under control in Lac Ste. Anne County, evacuation alert dropped
It's dry, windy and warming up in Alberta, where the risk of wildfires was put on display Monday when a rural area near Onoway was briefly told to be prepared to evacuate.
Fire
Apr 22
Kelowna Rockets win Game 4, avoid playoff sweep
The best-of-seven series, which the Cougars lead 3-1, returns to Prince George for Game 5 on Friday night.
Sports
Apr 18
Reversal of fortune: Declining subway ridership in Toronto hitting station businesses hard
Roughly 30 per cent of the stores in Toronto subway stations are empty as ridership remains low. One owner says he thinks his business may never recover from the pandemic.
Canada
Apr 3
Edmonton pub’s popular Whyte Ave patio stuck in ‘nightmare’ bureaucratic limbo
Hudsons Canada's Pub on Whyte Avenue is frustrated with the City of Edmonton after being told it can't restore its popular patio that had to be closed due to sidewalk construction.
Consumer
Apr 1
Foreign interference ‘undermined’ public confidence in elections: inquiry
Marie-Josée Hogue delivered remarks after tabling her findings, calling acts of foreign interference a “stain on our electoral process.”
Canada
May 3
U.S. appears set to ease marijuana restrictions in historic move
The proposa would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
U.S. News
Apr 30
Junior hockey: Rockets bounced from playoffs, Vees edge Vipers in OT
The Kelowna Rockets were eliminated from the WHL playoffs by Prince George, while in the BCHL, Penticton needed overtime to defeat Vernon.
Sports
Apr 20
London, Ont. releases list of top 10 construction projects for 2024
The City of London has released its top 10 list of construction projects for this coming year, with a projected investment of $270 million across the city.
Canada
Mar 19
Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse
Major tourist destinations such as Montreal and Niagara Falls are expecting visitors from across the country, but eclipse chasers have a number of cities and towns to choose from.
Canada
Apr 1