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
May 3
Homicide unit investigates death of man found injured at Royal Alexandra Hospital
The Edmonton Police Service said officers responded at 1:39 a.m. Wednesday to reports of an injured man on the sidewalk at 102nd Street and Kingsway.
Crime
May 15
Police say murder charge laid after deadly fight in central Edmonton parking lot
Police officers were called to a disturbance reported at a parking lot in the area of 108A Avenue and 98th Street at about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday.
Crime
May 14
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
May 3
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
Over $100K of contraband seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
Staff members in the maximum-security unit at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary seized contraband and unauthorized items that are estimated to value $105,160.
Canada
May 9
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
Peterborough man turns $1 into $100K on Encore lottery ticket: OLG
The OLG says a Peterborough man matched six of the last seven numbers in the exact order on an Encore ticket.
Consumer
May 9
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
Lindsay, Ont. man claims $100K prize on Encore lottery ticket: OLG
The winning Encore ticket matched the last six of seven numbers in the exact order as part of a Lotto Max draw held in late March.
Consumer
May 16
Canadian banks directed over US$100B to oil and gas in 2023: report
The top 60 banks together committed US$708 billion.
Economy
May 13
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
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
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
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
UN approves resolution that grants Palestine new rights, revives membership bid
The U.N. General Assembly approved the Arab and Palestinian-sponsored resolution by a vote of 143-9 with 25 abstentions, including Canada.
World
May 10
B.C. wolf cull program targeting wrong issue, wildlife protection group says
Pacific Wild says more than 2,100 wolves have been killed since 2015 and it wants the cull program cancelled immediately.
Environment
May 11
