Taschereau Boulevard project leaves future of long-standing eyesores in limbo
Boarded up, covered in graffiti and surrounded by a tall fence a long standing strip mall off Taschereau boulevard has been a vacant eyesore for over 10 years.
Consumer
Apr 23
B.C. helicopter company heads to Alberta for nighttime wildfire training
The new contract with the Alberta government runs for the next five years, and crews will be hitting the sky on Sunday and headed to Alberta, with training beginning on Monday.
Fire
Apr 28
Alberta commits $26M to women’s health research, expanding newborn screening program
Alberta is committing nearly $30 million over the next two years to women's health research and expanding the province's newborn screening program.
Health
May 3
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
Saskatoon city council to discuss College Drive road safety review
A safety review of the intersection at College Drive and Wiggins Avenue is being presented at Saskatoon city council Wednesday.
Traffic
Apr 22
How this young cancer survivor overcame ‘dark ‘ and ‘challenging’ days
After a cancer diagnosis, many young adults and children might struggle more with maintaining friendships, coping with losses, and facing the potential loss of fertility.
Health
Apr 29
A Mississauga NHL team? Hazel McCallion’s son wants to make that a reality
A Mississauga mayoral candidate wants to bring an NHL team to the city, saying 'Mississauga is no longer the little brother or sister of Toronto.'
Politics
Apr 22
Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown Edmonton
With a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new centre in downtown Edmonton.
Canada
May 3
Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.
Canada
Apr 22
Canadian con artist sentenced to 10 years for $175M psychic mail fraud in U.S.
The U.S. Department of Justice said Patrice Runner's psychic mail scam preyed on victims who were "elderly and vulnerable" and promised them financial opportunity.
Crime
Apr 16
Ontario government supports new youth wellness hub in Port Hope
The new youth wellness hub opening next year in Port Hope is one of 10 new hubs that the government is adding to the network of 22 hubs it has opened since 2020.
Health
May 2
Montreal unveils new plan for 20,000 housing units
Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa will each pitch in $2 million for technical studies on the 95 hectares of land, part of which used to host the Hippodrome.
Canada
Apr 19
The Livery Shop closes: A new chapter begins
The Livery Shop, a cherished Calgary establishment, is closing its doors after a decade of community support. However, the founders are embarking on a new venture.
Canada
Apr 18
B.C. unveils $300M to expand Metro Vancouver transit after federal budget snub
There was no new money for Metro Vancouver transit in the 2024 federal budget. The province unveiled funding Wednesday aimed at expanding bus service.
Economy
Apr 17
‘My hero’: Canadian marathoner honours Terry Fox one last time before he dies
Montreal running legend Eddy Nolan has requested a medically assisted death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The man's hero is none other than the late Terry Fox.
Canada
Apr 10
Peter Higgs, father of the ‘God particle,’ dies age 94
Peter Higgs, who theorized the existence of the ground-breaking Higgs boson 50 years before it was officially discovered, died after a brief illness.
Science
Apr 9
Alberta government announces master plan to expand rail passenger service
Premier Danielle Smith says the time to move forward is now with record population growth and more crowded highways.
Economy
Apr 29
Ikea Canada cut prices on 800 items this month. Which ones?
Ikea Canada says it has lowered its prices for hundreds of items this past month as part of the company’s continuing push to make home furnishing more affordable.
Consumer
Apr 24
Number of traffic fatalities in Hamilton dropped in 2023, but goal is still zero
Hamilton police are suggesting changes in enforcement putting officers on roadways with traditionally high collision reports may have lowered crash numbers.
Traffic
Apr 30
London, Ont. releases list of top 10 construction projects for 2024
The City of London has released its top 10 list of construction projects for this coming year, with a projected investment of $270 million across the city.
Canada
Mar 19