Vancouver businesses annexed by BIA say they feel ‘cheated’ by process
On Tuesday, city council unanimously approved the southward expansion of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area to include businesses between 19th and 29th avenues.
Politics
Feb 29
Peterborough sidewalk patio insurance costs to remain unchanged in 2024
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area asked council to increase insurance, arguing that many businesses would not be able to afford to offer patios this season.
Economy
Feb 6
Artificial ice rink for the public, outside city hall, a first for Kingston
It's the first of its kind: an outdoor ice rink open to the public beside city hall in Kingston operating in spring.
Canada
Apr 15
Pedestrianizing Calgary’s 17th Avenue SW ‘completely feasible’: former city planner
A former Calgary city planner says a proposal to pedestrianize 17th Avenue Southwest is "completely feasible."
Canada
Apr 12
Woman who wheeled a corpse into bank to co-sign a loan arrested
The man had died at least two hours earlier before a woman brought him into a bank branch, police say.
Trending
Apr 17
Edmonton public bringing back school resource officers
In a vote of 5-3, the Edmonton Public School Board voted Tuesday to re-instate the school resource officer program.
Crime
Apr 30
City staff recommends returning free parking to London, Ont. core
The report recommends implementing a free 1-hour on-street parking program for the core area and a free 1-hour parking pilot program for two lots in Old East Village.
Canada
Apr 24
Horwath’s use of ‘strong mayor’ power sets stage for development on Stoney Creek parking lot
Hamilton's mayor formally used her strong mayor powers at council Wednesday and got the votes needed to advance a housing development in downtown Stoney Creek.
Canada
Apr 24
CafeTO rollout going smoothly so far as spaces for patios begin to be blocked off
Officials vowed to rectify past mistakes, ensuring residents and restaurateurs that they will experience a more efficient curbside cafe program for the summer of 2024.
Canada
May 2
‘An insult’: Chinatown tagger handed probation after 7 of 8 charges stayed
Frustration in Vancouver's Chinatown, as most of the charges against a suspected serial graffiti tagger have been stayed.
Crime
Mar 12
Kingston’s mild winter no reason to panic, expert says
After a very mild winter in Kingston that saw historically low lake ice coverage, Warren Mabee from Queen's University says the weather is no reason to panic.
Canada
Mar 20
Hamilton’s Horwath to use ‘strong mayor powers’ to develop housing over Stoney Creek parking lots
Mayor Andrea Horwath is set to push through a housing initiative that will see the existence of a pair of much debated parking lots transformed into affordable housing.
Politics
Mar 27
No charges in vandalism of mural in Vancouver’s Chinatown caught on camera
Prosecutors have declined to approve charges against a man allegedly caught on camera defacing a mural in Vancouver's Chinatown.
Crime
Mar 18
Trendy must-have ideas for the best wedding registry
The best on-trend gifts for every newly engaged couple’s registry.
Advertisement
Apr 29
Tents pitched at Hamilton city hall prior to vote choosing parking lots over housing
Several tents have been set up in protest of the failed motion at last week's general issues committee to have affordable housing built on two city owned parking lots.
Canada
Feb 26
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
Future of Stoney Creek lots earmarked for affordable housing in doubt after committee vote
A tie vote at a general issues committee meeting means the selling off of two municipal parking lots in downtown Stoney Creek won't happen amid suggestions they were still needed.
Politics
Feb 21
Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market returning to 104 Street
After financial challenges forced the Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market to leave its home in a building on 97th Street, it's returning to its outdoor format on 104th Street.
Consumer
Feb 14
Thousands attend Chinatown’s Spring Festival Parade in downtown Vancouver
The 50th Anniversary of the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade is taking place in Vancouver's historic Chinatown neighbourhood today.
Canada
Feb 11
Cavalry FC coach evokes memories of ‘Rocky IV’ ahead of CONCACAF Champions Cup debut
Cavalry FC coach discusses his CPL team's preparations for Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Major League Soccer's Orlando City SC.
Canada
Feb 21
