Snowfall warning in place for parts of southwestern Alberta
Snowfall warnings are in place for parts of the southwestern Alberta with upwards of 20 centimetres of snow on the way.
Weather
Apr 15
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of central, southwestern Ontario
The warning is in effect for communities in the Simcoe County Region, Newmarket, and those north of Kitchener and Guelph, reaching up to Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Weather
Apr 9
Pickleball courts to proceed as part of Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough
After a lengthy discussion on Monday, 16 new pickleball courts will be constructed at the McDonnel Street park, along with a specialized bike path and expanded skateboard area.
Canada
Apr 9
City, Calgary Parking issue warning about text message scam
The City of Calgary and Calgary Parking are warning residents to interact with scam text messages asking for parking ticket payments.
Canada
Apr 9
Gas prices surge in some parts of Canada. What’s causing pain at the pumps?
Gas prices were up as much as 22 cents in some parts of Canada on Thursday. Here's where motorists were feeling the most pinch at the pumps, and why.
Money
Apr 18
Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunch
The goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'
Health
Apr 23
Kingston police warn of parking ticket text message scam
Investigators say the text messages are examples of a scam they call 'smishing.'
Crime
Mar 27
Vancouver police investigating ‘very serious’ sex assault in Stanley Park
Vancouver police said a woman called 911 around 10:45 a.m. Monday to report she'd been attacked by a stranger while on the Lees Trail, just north of Lost Lagoon.
Crime
Mar 18
Toronto sees huge revenue jump from parking fees. Here’s how much you paid
The Toronto Parking Authority is reporting a 20 per cent jump in revenue for 2023 largely due to more people paying for parking, it says.
Canada
Apr 25
Driver killed after striking parked trailer in Mississauga parking lot
One person has died after a vehicle struck a parked trailer in a Mississauga parking lot Wednesday, according to Peel Regional Police Service.
Canada
Apr 25
One City Peterborough defends ‘discreet area’ at drop-in centre for drug use
One City Peterborough says it has an area at the Trinity Community Centre where it allows individuals to use drugs, but says overdoses have declined in the last several months.
Health
Apr 11
Burnaby council votes to allow alcohol use in nearly all parks year-round
The proposal comes after what city staff have called a successful pilot project last summer in four major parks.
Politics
Apr 15
Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s balanced fund earned 8% in 2023, falls short of benchmark
Alberta Investment Management Corp. says its balanced fund earned a net return of 8.0 per cent for 2023, short of its benchmark return of 9.3 per cent.
Money
Apr 22
Life in the forest: How Stanley Park’s longest resident survived a changing landscape
Christenson Bailey could go weeks in Stanley Park without speaking to another person. He spent his time meditating, studying the forest, and making art.
Canada
Apr 18
Kelowna to spend $21M on upgrading parks this year
Part of that spending includes construction on the fifth phase of Glenmore recreation park.
Canada
Apr 9
Province issues ice pileup warning for Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba with strong winds expected Saturday
With strong winds expected Saturday, the province is issuing a warning of ice pileups for parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg.
Weather
2 hours
Peachland issues warning about fake emails using town information
“The District urges people to be cautious of phishing scam emails,” a public service announcement said on Friday.
Crime
Apr 19
‘A significant risk to women’: Convicted killer, sex offender to reside in Vancouver
High-risk sex offender Scott Mackay is being released into Vancouver on parole with multiple conditions.
Crime
Apr 18
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16
Man charged with assault after police say woman attacked at Calgary dog park
At about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police said a woman was walking her dog at Sue Higgins Park at 9770 - 15 St. Southeast.
Crime
Apr 15
