‘Marine operations’ of Kingston’s LaSalle Causeway will not open by May 1: officials
The causeway will remain closed for several weeks after part of the structure was damaged during construction, officials have said.
Traffic
Apr 12
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels.
Lifestyle
Apr 23
Grassroots group demands better public transit in Okanagan
An open letter by the Okanagan Transit Alliance included four demands: local management, frequent service development, free fares for youth and expanding HandyDART.
Canada
Apr 26
$34B Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project opens after years of construction
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project took more than four years to construct, and was one of the most costly infrastructure projects in Canadian history.
Canada
May 1
Okanagan rehab centre for owls, raptors hosting annual open house
Fourteen cuddling owlets are a few of the tenants over at the SORCO Raptor Rehab Centre in Oliver, B.C.
Lifestyle
May 3
Tiny home community in Kelowna fully operational with programs up and running
Step Place, located on Crowley Avenue, is comprised of 60 tiny homes the size of a garden shed.
Canada
Apr 29
Refugee attends open house at Downtown Eastside affordable housing facility
Currently, the building is in the process of taking applicants who wish to live in the facility, with more than 650 people applying so far.
Canada
Apr 28
Paris skies closed for business during Olympics opening ceremony
Augustin de Romanet, chairman of Aéroports de Paris, said airlines are being warned in advance about the closure and told they will have to fly around the restricted airspace.
Sports
Apr 24
Artificial ice rink for the public, outside city hall, a first for Kingston
It's the first of its kind: an outdoor ice rink open to the public beside city hall in Kingston operating in spring.
Canada
Apr 15
Country music star Tenille Townes to open 37th annual Peterborough Musicfest
Tenille Townes will be the first act for the 37th annual Peterborough Musicfest season as she will perform at Del Crary Park on Saturday, June 29.
Entertainment
11 hours
Holiday Park, Wildwood, Silverwood golf courses to open in Saskatoon Wednesday
Tee time reservations beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday can be made by phone, in-person at the pro shops or online at saskatoon.ca/golf beginning Tuesday morning at 7 a.m.
Canada
Apr 22
Nylander’s status for Maple Leafs’ playoff opener against Bruins remains unclear
William Nylander's status for the Maple Leafs' playoff opener remains unclear after missing his team's morning skate Saturday ahead of Game 1 against the Boston Bruins.
Sports
Apr 20
Hamilton councillors set to face dialogue on who should operate city’s LRT
A city report is recommending Hamilton’s forthcoming $3.4-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) system be initially operated by a private contractor, not the city.
Politics
Apr 15
Halifax Wanderers push for stadium expansion as ticket demand skyrockets
In the wake of the most successful campaign in the team's short history, the Wanderers anticipate a packed crowd of about 6,500 supporters for Saturday's home opener.
Sports
Apr 26
Trump trial set to hear opening statements Monday as another delay denied
The jury took final shape after lawyers spent days quizzing dozens of potential jurors on whether they can impartially judge Trump.
Crime
Apr 19
Central Okanagan open-burning season coming to an end
When conditions allow, all eligible property owners, farmers and other large lot owners with permits from their local fire jurisdiction may burn specific wood debris outdoors.
Fire
Apr 23
Snow puts damper on opening day of Edmonton golf course
While spring snow should come as no surprise to seasoned Edmontonians, it was a bit of a disappointment for those hoping to hit the links on Wednesday.
Weather
Apr 17
Governor General visits Regina Open Door Society as part of Saskatchewan visit
Learners at the Regina Open Door Society told Governor General Mary Simon stories about how they came to Canada.
Canada
Apr 23
‘A medical desert’: Much-needed clinic opens in Montreal neighbourhood
Sherwani who pushed for 5 years to get this clinic opened says there's a big lack of primary care, specialty care and urgent care medicine in Parc Ex.
Health
Apr 27
Former world champion free diver becomes B.C. 911 operator
Mandy-Rae Cruickshank trained actors for underwater scenes including Tom Cruise and Margot Robbie. But during the pandemic, she decided to pivot her career into dispatch.
Canada
Apr 15