Fredericton rolls out Housing Accelerator Fund grants
Fredericton approved new grants under the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Habitat for Humanity New Brunswick's CEO said it will be game-changing but it won't solve the problem.
Canada
Apr 23
Meet Scooby, WFPS’s accelerant detection dog
Arson dogs are trained to sniff out substances commonly used to start fires, leading investigators to evidence that can be used to prove a blaze was set intentionally.
Crime
May 3
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue
Tesla's Cybertruck has had a rough start, and now some buyers are reporting a dangerous accelerator pedal issue.
Trending
Apr 17
No serious injuries after car smashes into Langley Quiznos
According to police, the driver accidentally stuck his foot between the brake and the accelerator, sending the vehicle flying forward.
Crime
Mar 25
Canada, Germany ink hydrogen deal in bid to shun Russian energy
Canada, citing the need to shun Russian energy, signed an agreement with Germany Monday it said would accelerate work towards the commercial-scale trade of clean hydrogen fuel.
Canada
Mar 18
BC Hydro power pole deliberately set on fire, Nanaimo RCMP say
The fire broke out at the base of a power pole in the city's downtown core on Thursday night, and police say they believe someone used accelerant to ignite it.
Canada
Mar 15
Ottawa putting over $1.6 million into Manitoba’s ‘green economy’
The cash will go to the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to accelerate Manitoba's green advantage through the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Green Assessment Program.
Environment
Mar 1
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington
Law enforcement officials believe the U.S. Air Force member doused himself in accelerant and ignited the flames in an apparent protest.
U.S. News
Feb 26
Housing advocates call for Quebec to speed up construction
Tenants' rights advocates argue that people waiting for low-rent housing, have little chance of getting a space, so the provincial government needs to accelerate construction.
Canada
Feb 19
Man who set himself on fire near NYC courthouse dies of injuries, police say
The New York City Police Department told The Associated Press early Saturday that the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital.
World
Apr 20
Ontario introduces sped-up apprenticeship path for high school students
Education Minister Stephen Lecce indicated last year that the government would be moving in that direction and unveiled those details today.
Education
May 1
Toronto police seek suspect accused of setting multiple vehicles on fire
Toronto police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who has been deliberately lighting vehicles on fire in the city's Caledonia neighbourhood.
Crime
Apr 28
Saskatchewan RCMP receive numerous collision reports due to spring storm
Saskatchewan RCMP warn motorists to check ahead before hitting the highways following numerous reports of collisions due to current snowy conditions.
Weather
Apr 18
Saskatoon city committee pushes for more secondary suite construction
The city's municipal planning committee is recommending that a garden or garage suite may also be allowed on properties with a semi-detached dwelling or a two-unit dwelling.
Canada
Apr 11
WFPS response times could be improved through new city pilot project
The city says certain WFPS crews have started using emergency vehicle pre-emption technology (EVP) to cut down the time it takes to get to critical calls.
Traffic
Apr 12
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
Trudeau pitches apartment building push with $15B more in loans
As part of the cross-country pre-budget tour, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to add $15B to the apartment loan construction program.
Canada
Apr 3
Kelowna parking lot up for development courtesy of BC Builds project
A parcel of downtown Kelowna land could soon be home to a new selection of rental homes due to the province's BC Builds program, according to the province.
Canada
Apr 29
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, April 15
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, April 15.
Canada
Apr 15
Calgary could bump up timeline for controversial Memorial Drive extension project
The city's plan has long been to extend Memorial Drive, providing access to the growing suburb of Belvedere on the east side of Stoney Trail.
Traffic
Apr 24