Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee
As thousands of Fort McMurray residents were forced from their homes due to wildfire, the provincial government said it is exploring another road out of the Alberta community.
Canada
May 15
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
A look inside the now-sidelined ‘floatel’ meant to house LNG workers near Squamish
The public is getting a look inside a retrofitted cruise ship intended to serve as accommodation for LNG workers at a project near Squamish.
Economy
May 9
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
B.C. man losing vision needs to find home for treasured book collection
John William of Vancouver started collecting books as a student, over time amassing a library of 3,500 titles. He's now losing his sight and hopes to find homes for his collection.
Canada
May 5
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
Leafs ousted after 2-1 Game 7 OT loss to Bruins
Sheldon Keefe told his players hockey history would remember them one way or another.
Sports
May 4
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
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
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
Changing winds expected to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuation
In all, about 6,600 residents from the southern part of Fort McMurray, a community of about 68,000 people, have been forced to leave their homes.
Canada
May 15
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
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
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
Maple Leafs fire head coach Sheldon Keefe
Sheldon Keefe took his place in front of a dozen television cameras.
Sports
May 9
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 Canoe Museum celebrates new lakeside location in Peterborough, Ont.
The Canadian Canoe Museum is now open on Ashburnham Drive on the shore of Little Lake, showcasing hundreds of watercraft and other artifacts. The museum first opened in 1997.
Canada
May 13
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
Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?
Canada's firefighting resources were strained last year. An expert warns the backbone, the water bombers, are old and may struggle this year if Canada sees many fires this year.
Canada
May 15
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