Councillors endorse plan to let 3rd party operate Hamilton’s forthcoming LRT for 10 years
Hamilton is set to present a plan to the Ontario government that endorses the use of private contractors to operate and maintain the city's forthcoming LRT for 10 years.
Canada
Apr 17
Man acquitted in Tina Fontaine murder found dead, says her aunt
Raymond Cormier, a career criminal and the man police believed killed Tina Fontaine, has reportedly died and “took all the answers with him” said Fontaine’s aunt Thelma Favel.
Crime
Apr 23
Arizona’s 160-year-old ban on nearly all abortions can be enforced, court rules
The 1864 law criminalizes nearly all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, but allows the procedure only if a mother’s life is in danger.
U.S. News
Apr 9
Officials working on re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees near Peace River
Some residents of an area in northwestern Alberta were issued an evacuation order on Tuesday because of the threat posed by a wildfire burning in the region.
Fire
Apr 24
B.C. orca rescue near Zeballos planning to take a ‘few days’, officials say
The Department of Fisheries says planning for a new attempt to rescue an orca calf trapped in a Vancouver Island lagoon will be finalized in the next few days.
Environment
Apr 16
London Clean and Green campaign gets underway for 29th year running
The campaign, now in its 29th year, was officially launched Tuesday at the Tourism London Welcome Centre. It promotes litter prevention and community-led cleanups across London.
Canada
Apr 9
Report suggests little progress made in 1st year of Alberta’s emissions reduction plan
The Pembina Institute has examined the measures included in the province's plan released one year ago.
Environment
Apr 19
Strathcona County approval of new Crusaders arena spells end for 150-year-old farm
A family that has been farming in Strathcona County for nearly 150 years is disappointed council voted to move ahead on a planned new arena for the Sherwood Park Crusaders.
Politics
Apr 10
Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’
As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.
Consumer
Apr 19
Birds Hill-area Manitoba residents oppose pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
A proposed pharmaceutical manufacturing facility near Birds Hill Park is frustrating residents who live near by who say they were blindsided by the plans
Canada
Apr 8
Ottawa looks to launch national flood insurance program within 12 months
After years of work, the federal government says it plans on implementing a national flood insurance program within the next 12 months as part of the 2024 budget.
Canada
Apr 17
After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
Economy
Apr 16
Meta stock sinks as investors ‘caught off guard’ by AI spending plans
Shares of Meta sank nearly 15 per cent early Thursday, sparking a selloff in big tech stocks, after it revealed big spending plans for AI.
Money
3 hours
Hate Crimes Unit investigating symbols burned in grass at Edmonton park
City crews were cleaning up at Gold Bar Park after what appeared to be a Swastika burned into the grass was reported to Edmonton police.
Crime
Apr 15
Calgary physician charged in $2M fraud investigation
A Calgary doctor is accused of submitting $2.2 million worth of false billing claims to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan over a two-year period.
Crime
Apr 17
ArriveCan contractor grilled in House of Commons in rare reprimand
The House of Commons is reprimanding a private citizen for the first time in more than 100 years over the handling of the controversial ArriveCan app
Canada
Apr 17
Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.
Canada
Apr 22
‘A life of service’: Former N.B. MLA Sue Stultz passes away at 71, remembered for charity work
The turkey drive Stultz spearheaded in 1991 feeds thousands of Monctonians every year around the holidays. The Moncton Firefighters Association plans on continuing the tradition.
Canada
Apr 9
Manitoba PCs to choose new leader in April 2025
Party members will select a new leader on April 26, 2025 — a year-and-a-half after Heather Stefanson announced her plans to step down following the PCs' election defeat.
Canada
Apr 16
Garbage can removal along Lachine Canal causing a stink for Montreal residents
People are outraged about a recent decision to remove dozens of garbage cans along the Lachine Canal, prompting fears that the picturesque area could turn into a wasteland.
Health
Apr 16