Green Cemetery Project Winnipeg aims to make death more environmentally friendly in Manitoba
A group in Winnipeg is hoping to make death more environmentally friendly by creating a green cemetery in the province.
Canada
Apr 23
Mystery of Surrey’s pet cemetery deepens with some saying there are human remains
According to the website findagrave.com, one of the headstones represents the Wilson family — the cremated remains of a husband, a wife and their pets.
Canada
Feb 14
April 20 – Trinity Funeral Home
Trinity Funeral Home will be on Talk To The Experts this weekend!
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Apr 19
Alberta Municipalities say proposed provincial Bill 20 will create a chill effect
The organization representing Alberta's cities, towns and villages says Bill 20 granting the province sweeping new powers over local governments is creating an atmosphere of fear.
Politics
Apr 29
Ford faces dissent over decision to create Ottawa office led by defeated candidate
Doug Ford hasn't said how much a defeated byelection candidate is getting paid to lead a new office in Ottawa. One member of his party said the office is 'not a great idea.'
Politics
Apr 30
Lawyers for man accused of killing Manitoba women argue publicity creates juror bias
Crown prosecutors are pushing back on a motion from the defence to toss out the jury in the trial of a Winnipeg man accused of murdering four women.
Crime
Apr 30
Canadian researchers create natural supplement to combat postpartum blues
A natural supplement, invented and developed by a team of Canadian researchers, has been shown to prevent postpartum blues and reduce symptoms of postpartum depression.
Health
Apr 10
‘Her Yes Club,’ created by Bowmanville mom, connects parents with child-care providers
Local Bowmanville mother creates on-demand tool “Her Yes Club” to help local parents find reliable at-home childcare providers close to home, amid high demand and long-wait lists.
Tech
Apr 16
Increasing renewable energy development to create more conflicts between environmental values
Near the town of High River, Benita Estes has been fighting a large biodigester project that would turn manure into enough natural gas to power 6,000 homes.
Economy
Apr 12
‘They’re people, they matter’: N.B. artist creates mural to honour those who died while homeless
The mural has now become a collaborative art piece, where members of the homeless population leave messages for each other, or tributes for those who have died.
Canada
Apr 23
Saskatoon landfill work could stir up some smells
Saskatoon's landfill work could create some smells in the surrounding area.
Canada
Apr 16
Nova Scotia to create new volunteer ‘guard’ corps for emergencies
Premier Tim Houston said that anyone with usable skills can register with the province, which will build a pool of volunteers who first responders can contact during emergencies.
Environment
Mar 28
Green building standard for Hamilton key to reaching zero-emissions target: city
The city of Hamilton is in the process of creating a green building standard and currently seeking the public's input on how to do it.
Environment
Apr 22
Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M to boost semiconductor capacity
A news release from the federal government says the funding from both levels of government will help create 280 jobs in the region.
Canada
Apr 26
Calgary artist’s new exhibit pays tribute to historic houses
Jackie Ramsay has been busy creating paintings of 100 historic houses she’s come across in the Crescent Heights neighbourhood.
Features
May 1
Sask. invests in mobile skills lab to promote agriculture across the province
The Sask. government invests in $300K to create a mobile skills lab to expand the workforce in agriculture in the province.
Canada
Apr 18
Australian company launches app in Kingston to combat intimate partner violence
Milli is an app created by Australian-based company Genvis, which aims to connect victims of intimate partner violence with the right supports and services.
Canada
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Fredericton disaster response registry sees low response
The registry was created to identify people with physical or cognitive disabilities, who don't understand English or who need electricity for equipment they rely on to live.
Canada
Apr 29
Federal funding creates human trafficking response team in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service is creating a two-person response team that will support investigators and victims of human trafficking. The team is supported by new federal funding.
Crime
Mar 24
USask and Canadian Light Source assisting new research into groundwater pollution
University of Guelph scientists have teamed up with Saskatchewan researchers to explore how a chemical called 'sulfolane' may be creating groundwater risks.
Science
Apr 20