Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may collect users' information and share or sell it without people's permission for advertising, a report found.
Canada
Apr 25
Canadians more likely to eat food past best-before date. What are the risks?
A new report found 58 per cent of Canadians said they were more inclined to eat food near or past the best-before date due to higher food prices.
Consumer
Apr 24
London’s Heathrow Airport anticipates ‘busiest’ summer to date
Heathrow, a global travel hub, says it expects about 82.4 million passengers to travel through the airport this year, despite the possibility of strike-related delays.
Consumer
Apr 24
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
Cycling deaths in Toronto year-to-date surpass 2023 total
Cycling-related deaths in 2024 have risen beyond the number recorded last year, according to the city of Toronto. Advocates say a plan of action must go beyond new infrastructure.
Canada
Apr 16
Trees for Guelph unveils planting dates in 2024 schedule
There will be more opportunities to plant trees in and around Guelph. Trees for Guelph recently released its 2024 dates, which begins with a team building program on April 22nd.
Environment
Apr 11
Date set for Pictou West by-election following retirement of Karla MacFarlane
N.S. Premier Tim Houston announced that a by-election will be held in the Pictou-West constituency on May 21. The announcement comes after the resignation of MLA Karla MacFarlane.
Politics
Apr 21
China’s Huawei faces potential January 2026 trial in U.S. criminal case
Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon told U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly that "settlement discussions ended in an impasse," and that a trial date should be scheduled.
U.S. News
Apr 4
WNBA moving date of its preseason game in Edmonton to avoid potential conflict with NHL playoffs
The WNBA is moving its preseason game in Canada between the Los Angeles Sparks and Seattle Storm to May 4.
Sports
Apr 19
Ontario targets 2026 start date for skyway twinning project in St. Catharines
The province revealed requests for proposals have been issued to partners and that construction of a second bridge over the Welland Canal could start in 2026.
Traffic
Apr 5
Transition board invoices Region of Peel $1.5M for work to date on watered-down split
An internal email sent by the Region of Peel’s top bureaucrat shows the local government has been sent invoices worth $1.5 million for work completed by the Peel Transition Board.
Politics
Apr 22
Trial date set for Lethbridge high school football players charged with sexual assault
The accused boys, who are 16 and 17, are charged with sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement.
Crime
Mar 27
Trump’s hush money case goes to trial April 15, New York judge rules
The hush money case has taken on added importance given that it’s the only one of the prosecutions against Donald Trump that appears likely for trial in the coming months.
U.S. News
Mar 25
Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season
Manitoba wildfire officials are preparing for what could be one of their busiest wildfire seasons to date.
Fire
Apr 11
Suspect arrested in connection with 2 ‘callous’ shootings in Bradford
South Simcoe Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two shootings in Bradford West Gwillimbury that date back to last year.
Crime
Apr 26
Montreal to build new ‘sponge park’ to absorb rainwater
Montreal is planning to build its largest sponge park to date. The future green space is designed to absorb water following massive downpours.
Canada
Apr 23
Canada to donate $3M to Ukraine drone production, buy more ammunition
The U.S. also announced its largest package of military aid to date, valued at US$6 billion, at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
World
Apr 26
Crown seeks prison time for Kelowna freedom rally organizer
David Lindsay's court date brought in its usual contingent of supporters, keen on expressing their affection the well-established vexatious litigant.
Crime
Apr 12
Regina Urgent Care Centre construction is now complete
Officials have announced that construction on the new Regina Urgent Care Centre is complete, and an opening date is expected this summer.
Health
Apr 9
Heath officials warn of whooping cough cases in City of Kawartha Lakes
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advises parents and guardians to ensure their child's immunization are up to date and on file with the health unit.
Health
Apr 16