Willa Easton

National Online Journalist, Editorial Assistant

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• Major housing project breaks ground on the West Island near future REM Station

  A major housing project, Lacey Green Village, on the West Island is being built near the future Fairview-Pointe-Claire REM station in Montreal.

  Canada

  Nov 28
• New earthquake warning system launched in Ontario and Quebec

  The new earthquake early-warning system is now operational in eastern Ontario and Quebec. The system sends alerts to those in affected areas to take cover.

  Canada

  Nov 28
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• Montreal transit may see holiday disruptions as another job action looms

  The Syndicat du Transport de Montréal (STM) has issued a strike notice for the holiday season, as maintenance union workers prepare to walk out again.

  Canada

  Nov 28
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• No survivors after plane crashes in wooded area near Nanaimo, B.C. RCMP say

  An investigation into the cause of a plane crash with no survivors, near Twilight Way, Nanaimo, is currently underway in British Columbia.

  Canada

  Nov 28
• Woman arrested, 2 sought in $30K theft of designer sunglasses: Durham police

  One of three female suspects believed to have stolen $30,000 worth of designer sunglasses has been found and arrested in Pickering, Ont.

  Crime

  Nov 27
• Visitors to ‘crack the case’ of Sherlock Holmes Exhibit in Montreal

  Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex in Pointe-à-Callière presents “Sherlock Holmes, Cracking the Case,” from Nov. 27, 2025, to March 8, 2026.

  Canada

  Nov 27
• Hazardous snow squall warnings blanket southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued winter storm and snow squall warnings for southern Ontario. The heaviest snowfall is Thursday night and will continue until the end of the week.

  Weather

  Nov 27
• Addison Barger’s World Series grand slam ball lands on auction block

  The historic pinch-hit grand slam ball struck by Blue Jay Addison Barger in Game 1 of the World Series is now up for auction on Sotheby's.

  Sports

  Nov 26
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• Child struck after car failed to stop for school bus in Ottawa Valley

  A 10-year-old child was struck in Ottawa Valley after an oncoming car failed to stop for their school bus. The Quebec driver was charged under the highway traffic act.

  Canada

  Nov 26
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• Windsor Police arrest 19 people in 3-day operation targeting Glengarry area

  A three-day operation in Windsor has resulted in 19 arrests and 36 criminal charges in Glengarry. Windsor Police say that the operation is a part of an ongoing program.

  Crime

  Nov 26
• Parts of northern Ontario, central Quebec face snowy storm this week

  Significant weather system in northeastern and northwestern Ontario may blow into central Quebec north of Montreal. Heavy snowfall is projected with travel advisory.

  Weather

  Nov 26
• One of Ontario’s ‘most important freshwater ecosystems’ is at risk: report

  Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition releases report highlighting significant ecological threats facing Lake Simcoe, despite protections plan implemented 16 years ago.

  Environment

  Nov 25
• Multi-vehicle Ontario car crash sends 6 to hospital, closes highway for hours

  Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a five-vehicle collision that injured six people, including three who were sent to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

  Canada

  Nov 24