Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M to boost semiconductor capacity
A news release from the federal government says the funding from both levels of government will help create 280 jobs in the region.
Canada
Apr 26
Ottawa providing $104M to help Toronto host FIFA World Cup games
The federal government will provide the city of Toronto with $104 million to help the city host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Canada
2 hours
Calgary’s Arts Commons gets $103M commitment from province for transformation work
Arts Commons CEO Alex Sarian said the dual projects are two-thirds of the way to their fundraising goals, and the $420 million raised has enabled the first phase of the project.
Canada
Mar 22
West Edmonton home damaged by fire on Monday
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services said the fire broke out in the area of 103rd Avenue and 145th Street just before 4:30 a.m.
Fire
Apr 15
Southwest Calgary duplex fire forces people from their homes
Just before 5 p.m. Thursday, the Calgary Fire Department was called to a fire at a duplex on the 100 Block of Paliswood Park Southwest.
Fire
3 hours
Calgary police looking for suspect in March southeast hotel homicide
At around 3 p.m. on March 25, police responded to reports of a shooting at a Super 8 hotel in the 0 to 100 block of Shawville Road Southeast.
Crime
Apr 22
5 people escape house fire in London, Ont.: fire chief
The London Fire Department says five people narrowly escaped a house fire Sunday morning. Fire crews tweeted shortly after 7 a.m. that there was a fire at 101 Adelaide St. S.
Fire
Apr 28
Man sustains ‘serious burn injuries’ in Calgary apartment fire
Firefighters were called to a four-storey apartment building in the 100 block of Country Village Park Northeast at about 11:15 p.m.
Fire
Apr 11
Calgary police investigate after gunshots reported in southwest neighbourhood
According to a CPS spokesperson, police responded to reports of gunshots at the 0-100 block of Everhollow Rise Southwest at around 3 a.m. Thursday.
Crime
Apr 4
The House passes almost $100B in aid for Ukraine, Israel and other allies
Democrats and Republicans are joining together after a grueling months long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia's invasion.
Politics
Apr 20
Guelph man illegally claims nearly $10K in social services benefits, police say
A man turned himself in Wednesday after Guelph police say he illegally claimed almost $10,000 in social services benefits since 2000.
Crime
May 2
Thieves stole $10K in metal from Guelph business over 2 days: police
Investigators say 875 steel hoops were stolen from a business not far from where another business was broken into the week before.
Crime
Apr 24
B.C. wildfire season off to early start with more than 100 already burning
Wildfire season is off to an early start in B.C.'s central Interior and Cariboo regions, with at least one fire listed as out of control and continuing to grow in the Quesnel area.
Fire
Apr 22
Alberta budget includes $10M for women’s shelters, more beds
In its 2024 budget, the United Conservative government is investing $10 million for Alberta women's shelters to add more beds and fund spaces that are not staffed.
Politics
Mar 19
Guelph, Ont. man wins $100K in Lotto 6/49 draw
Guelph's Liang Chen says he has plans of buying plane tickets to go home and visit family. He won $100,000 in the Lotto 6/49 Encore draw in February.
Consumer
Apr 9
Extreme flooding in Russia, Kazakhstan force more than 100K to evacuate
Floods engulfed cities and towns across Russia and Kazakhstan on Wednesday after Europe's third-longest river burst its banks, forcing about 110,000 people to evacuate.
World
Apr 10
Police investigating after two bodies found in home northwest of Montreal
The bodies were found about 9:15 a.m. inside a residence in Lac-Supérieur, Que., about 105 kilometres northwest of Montreal.
Crime
Mar 27
Missing Surrey woman may have met with foul play: Homicide team
Navdeep Kaur was last seen around 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 22, on 123 Street near 78 Avenue. Her family reported her missing the next day.
Crime
Mar 28
Manitoba’s popular flag football league kicks off the season
With over 2,100 players this year, Manitoba's oldest and largest flag football league kicked off the season on Saturday at the Maple Grove Rugby Park.
Sports
Apr 27
Conestoga is a foreign student mecca. Is its climb to riches leading it off a cliff?
Financial statements show Conestoga College had a $106-million surplus for the 2022-23 year. That's up from just $2.5 million in 2014-2015.
Canada
Apr 30
