Rough waters force shorter Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny in Port Hope, Ont.
Rough water conditions on the Ganaraska River forced organizers to make a number of changes including shortening the course and cancelling the inflatable craft category.
Canada
Apr 15
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
Evacuation orders increase in parts of B.C. due to wildfires burning
A wildfire in the community of Fort Nelson has significantly expanded as residents in British Columbia's northeast receive more mandatory evacuation orders.
Fire
May 14
‘Amazing’: Fort Nelson evacuee grateful for Fort St. John community
Diane Ens said the people and businesses of Fort St. John have been 'amazing,' offering discounts and freebies to evacuees.
Fire
May 16
Ontario raising speed limits on some highways, including parts of 401
The province says that when the changes take effect roughly 36 per cent of its highway network will have a speed limit of 110 km/h.
Traffic
Apr 24
Renewed push in Ontario to remove trucks from Highway 401 amid grinding gridlock
The Ontario NDP is calling on the Ford government to subsidize trucks on Highway 407 and divert them away from Highway 401 as drivers struggle with gridlock.
Canada
Mar 4
Lifetime ban? Licence suspension for car thieves could be coming to Ontario
Ontario is proposing escalating penalties for those convicted of auto theft. Legislation set to be tabled this week will include new plans for licence suspensions.
Crime
May 14
‘Everybody is safe’: Manitobans await news after wildfire threat leads to evacuation of town
Lori Forbes of the RM of Kelsey says that the evacuees from the town of Cranberry Portage are taking things hour by hour.
Fire
May 13
River expert says B.C. heading into summer with multi-year precipitation deficit
According to an expert, persistent drought conditions stretch back to 2022, meaning the province is heading into the summer with "multi-year" precipitation deficits.
Environment
May 9
West Vancouver transit workers ratify new contract, averting possible job action
Members were calling for better working conditions and benefits in line with what their counterparts in the Coast Mountain Bus Company receive.
Politics
May 8
Potential for light rain at Fort Nelson wildfire, B.C. officials say
The BC Wildfire Service says cooler temperatures, along with higher humidity, should reduce the chances of intense activity at the Parker Lake wildfire.
Fire
May 15
The Forks Nestaweya River Trail closed for season
The Forks Nestaweya River Trail has now been closed for the season after it had its latest opening to date and already had to close two times.
Canada
Feb 21
Wildfire near Fort Nelson now more than 8,000 hectares, expected to grow
The winds did not push the fire towards the community and neighbouring First Nation, as officials feared, but they are warning that could change easily.
Fire
May 14
Driver turns himself in after fatal Laval hit and run
Quebec provincial police say the man who turned himself in was arrested by officers and is expected to meet with investigators. He could be facing charges.
Crime
May 9
Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuations did not grow overnight
The MWF-O17 fire has already forced thousands of people in the Fort McMurray area to leave their homes this week.
Fire
May 16
Alberta UCP faces more opposition to municipalities bill: ‘I’m really concerned’
Jan Novotny is concerned about a proposed law that would grant the UCP cabinet power to fire local councillors, toss out bylaws and allow political parties in Edmonton and Calgary.
Politics
May 7
Contracts signed for controversial Ontario highway as project moves closer to construction
The Ontario government ramping up planning for the controversial Bradford Bypass after selecting a company to start designing the wester section the 16-kilometre highway.
Canada
May 9
Fort McMurray wildfire behaviour expected to be ‘subdued’ with cooler temperatures, rain
Alberta Wildfire officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire remained the same size Friday morning as it was on Thursday.
Fire
May 17
Grande Prairie evacuation order partially downgraded, alerts still in place for Wood Buffalo
An evacuation order for Grande Prairie County has been downgraded to an alert late Saturday evening.
Fire
May 12
Efforts intensify to address sewage spill into Red River at Fort Garry Bridge
The city says the situation is complicated because crews would normally run equipment through a barrage of tests before going into operation.
Canada
Feb 20
