Feds sidestep Ontario as spat over $357M for affordable housing ends
Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser told his Ontario counterpart Paul Calandra that he would not send the province $357 million it was expecting for affordable housing projects.
Canada
May 6
Edmonton homicide detectives searching for man missing since May 2023
Edmonton police said homicide investigators strongly believe foul play is involved in Barry Bedard’s disappearance a year ago and he is likely dead.
Crime
May 1
Panera to remove ‘Charged Sips’ drink from Canada amid wrongful death lawsuits
Panera Breads plans to stop selling the beverages in Canada, a spokesperson confirmed to Global News on Wednesday. However, the spokesperson did not specify the exact timeline.
Health
May 8
‘All Essentials Saturday’ hopes to restock shelves at Durham Region food banks
As rent and food prices continue to rise and donations continue to dwindle, this weekend's first 'All Essentials Saturday' food drive hopes to fill shelves across the region.
Canada
Apr 5
Abandoned dogs being found in ‘deplorable condition,’ Brampton warns
Brampton is sounding the alarm after seeing a rise in abandoned dogs over the past few weeks, including some being found in 'deplorable condition.'
Canada
Apr 18
Rising costs stall historic downtown Calgary conversion project, contractors unpaid
The offices inside the historic Barron Building in downtown Calgary was slated to be converted into 118 residential units and retail space.
Canada
Apr 18
Dollars and cents: Ontario homelessness spend balloons as community housing craters
Internal data shows Ontario has increased its homelessness spend over the past five years, while the provincial money for community housing appears to have fallen.
Politics
Apr 23
FortisBC reminding residents, contractors to dial or click before digging
With spring well underway, FortisBC says dial BC 1 Call before starting your project before digging into the ground.
Canada
Apr 20
Edmonton police issue warrants for suspect in 3 shootings linked to extortion series
Canada-wide warrants have been issued for a 19-year-old who is believed to have fled to India after allegedly being involved in three drive-by shootings.
Crime
Apr 30
Edmonton police release footage of suspects in extortion of South Asian community
Edmonton police have released surveillance videos to identify suspects involved in "Project Gaslight," the extortion series targeting members of the South Asian community.
Canada
Apr 24
B.C. government announces first land buy for housing near transit
As a part of its housing plan, B.C.'s NDP government has already unveiled new rules for cities that will require them to allow increased density near transit hubs.
Economy
Apr 8
Overwhelmed with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse
Messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link — are on the rise.
Canada
May 5
Ontario budget: 4 police helicopters worth $46M being bought to fight auto theft
Ontario's auto theft crisis makes up part of the Ford government's 2024 budget, with money for four police helicopters part of a broader police spending commitment.
Crime
Mar 26
Upgrade your salad game: Fast and easy gadgets for better bowls
Chopping herbs, squeezing lemons, washing mushrooms…making a salad at home can be time-consuming. Here’s how these 13 gadgets can help you get your greens in this summer.
The Curator
May 9
Trendy must-have ideas for the best wedding registry
The best on-trend gifts for every newly engaged couple’s registry.
Advertisement
Apr 29
United Way Peterborough report highlights income ‘inadequacy’
Entitled "The Gap: Income (In)Adequacy," the report reviews the past 34 years and shows how Ontario's minimum wage rate and social safety net have both changed.
Economy
Apr 10
Saskatchewan patients can now access surgical procedure information online
Saskatchewan patients can now access surgical procedure information at their fingertips on their MySaskHealthRecord account.
Health
Mar 26
Higher Edmonton Oilers playoff tickets a downside of passionate supply-and-demand: Economist
Oilers playoff tickets are up on average by 25 per cent in the first round, 40 per cent in the second round, 70 per cent in the third round and 50 per cent in the fourth round.
Consumer
Mar 28
7 eco-friendly cleaning products for a sustainable home
In honour of Earth Day, cleaning expert Melissa Maker help us establish some planet-friendly cleaning habits.
The Curator
Apr 19
Man pleads not guilty to charges related to largest wildfire in N.S. history
A Nova Scotia man has pleaded not guilty to three charges in relation to the Barrington Lake wildfire last spring, which forced more than 6,000 people from their homes.
Canada
Mar 20