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Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hourCurrently, HOV lanes in Ontario can't be used by anyone with fewer than two people in their vehicle, a measure designed to encourage car sharing on commutes.PoliticsMar 17
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More than $500K raised for 78-year-old DoorDash driver forced out of retirementMore than half a million dollars has been raised for a 78-year-old delivery driver, who came out of retirement after his wife lost her job.TrendingMar 13
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Pimicikamak Cree Nation chief says sewage is flowing into river, more help arrivesMilitary members are assessing infrastructure on Pimicikamak Cree Nation after a power outage forced evacuations and left untreated sewage flowing into the river.EnvironmentJan 15
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13 years after Calgary’s devastating flood, 6 riverfront properties are for saleIt has been 13 years since the city of Calgary was devastated by a flood, now several properties that were deemed inhabitable following the disaster, are being put up for sale.EconomyMar 23
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Brampton considers embedding LED lights in roads to increase safetyLED crosswalks and lights embedded in roads could help make Brampton school zones safer as city council looks to address speeding following automated camera ban.PoliticsMar 13
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Quebec premier dismisses Doug Ford’s concerns over province’s EV targetsQuebec is rejecting Ontario’s call to scrap EV mandates, saying it has already adjusted targets despite pressures from U.S. policies and tariffs.PoliticsMar 20
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Ottawa raises catch limit for juvenile eels in the Maritimes, but complaints lingerThe fishery for young American eels, known as elvers, was shut down in 2024 after illegal fishing driven by soaring prices led to violence and arrests on many rivers.CanadaMar 25
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Oil spill in Ontario river ‘contained,’ cleanup ongoing: SuncorAn oil spill in the St. Clair River from Suncor Energy’s refinery in Sarnia, Ont., Wednesday evening has been 'contained,' the company says.CanadaMar 12
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Crews in water-logged Metro Vancouver prepare for next drenchingWith more rain in the forecast, crews continue to deal with a mudslide earlier this week that covered a road in Coquitlam in debris, posing risk to Metro Vancouver's water supply.WeatherMar 22
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Tactics questioned after Halifax RCMP pose as panhandler to catch distracted driversPolice said they've been piloting a new traffic enforcement strategy, in which officers disguise themselves as panhandlers at intersections in order to catch distracted drivers.CanadaMar 24
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Planning funds announced for 10 new schools in EdmontonEdmonton Public Schools is getting four new builds, while Edmonton Catholic Schools and Conseil scolaire Centre-Nord will each receive two new schools and one replacement school.EducationMar 9
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Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targetsBoth provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.PoliticsMar 18
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Police in Ontario city run out of paper tickets charging 26 wrong-way driversBrantford police say its officers ran out of paper tickets when they charged 26 drivers trying to get around a collision earlier this week.CanadaMar 13
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Dozens of homes along Chilliwack River on evacuation alert due to heavy rainEnvironment Canada has forecast 120 millimetres of rain before conditions ease up, with some areas already reporting over 200 millimetres since Sunday.CanadaMar 20
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East York woman on trial for manslaughter in death of elderly motherThe paramedic testified that the patient's daughter informed him that her mother had been on the floor for approximately three days.Crime10 hours
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Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in EdmontonEPCOR says a big increase in spring runoff organics showed up late last week, leading to increased disinfectant chemical use — but tape water remains safe to drink and use.EnvironmentMar 23
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‘Disbelief’ felt after school attacks prevented in Nova Scotia, ManitobaParents and students in Nova Scotia and Manitoba are dealing with the aftermath of what could have been two deadly school attacks, after FBI intel leads to arrests.CrimeMar 19
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Saskatchewan Roughriders seek someone who is energetic, keen to dress like rodentIf you are young, energetic and willing to dress like a football-obsessed rodent, there may be a job for you with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.CanadaMar 5
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Driver sought after cube van smashes into Kingston home; officer struck during recoveryA cube van crashed into a Bath Road garage late Saturday, leading to a dramatic scene Sunday where a frustrated motorist struck a police officer with their car.CanadaMar 9
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Metrolinx looking to ‘build public trust’ after rocky launch for Finch West LRTIn late December, the Finch West LRT became the first transit system to open in Toronto since 2022, replacing the bus network with high-capacity rail.CanadaMar 5