New online directories help Peterborough area residents find health, community services
A new partnership between the Peterborough Ontario Health Team, Peterborough city and county have added two directories which can find services via topic, location and keyword.
Health
Mar 27
Quebec community vows to rebuild Hudson church damaged in ‘devastating’ fire
The community of Hudson is in shock after a fire ravaged a 182-year old church. St. James Anglican Church was not only a religious building but a community hub.
Fire
Apr 15
Swan Valley Stampeders hockey team saved after quick community response
The future of a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team was up in the air this week, but only for a few hours - after overwhelming support from the community that it calls home.
Sports
Apr 18
How an Ontario social media lawsuit is hitting home on the Prairies
Students and an expert chime in on how social media plays a role with students following the announcement of the Ontario lawsuit against social media giants.
Canada
Apr 2
Lethbridge food banks see spike in demand
Veterans aren't the only vulnerable community having trouble making ends meet as prices for just about everything continue to soar.
Economy
Feb 16
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission challenges community to get active in effort to end homelessness
The event takes place at Metro Hub located at 1265 Ellis St beginning at 1 p.m., with the walk/run ending at 2 p.m.
Canada
Apr 13
Maple Ridge business closing shop due to open drug use, threats
The City of Maple Ridge has community safety programs but one councillor said there's only so much the city can do.
Economy
Feb 10
Roxy Theatre in the running for the Next Great Save
12 finalists have been chosen for the Next Great Save competition, an initiative investing in heritage sites. Sarah Jones has more about one of the nominees in the Crowsnest Pass
Canada
Apr 25
Person of interest sought in suspicious Edmonton hangar fire
A week after a piece of Edmonton aviation history burned to the ground, police have released photos of a person of interest in the suspicious blaze investigation.
Crime
Apr 30
Alberta resource guides learners towards Indigenous language revitalization
Now with more available programing and cultural celebrations, more people want to reconnect with their culture and learn the language and traditions.
Education
Apr 15
Controversial plan would see services divided between two hospitals in Central Ontario
A redevelopment plan for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is receiving pushback from the community despite officials saying it’s the only way to sustain healthcare in the region.
Health
Feb 10
North Vancouver to slash visitor parking in Deep Cove
The District of North Vancouver is moving to restrict about one-third of parking spaces in Deep Cove for residents only.
Consumer
Apr 27
Ongoing health crisis: Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency
Between flooding that occurred in 2014, 2017 and 2022, a total of 784 people have been unable to return home, mainly due to a significant lack of housing in the community.
Canada
Apr 30
Black, Jewish and LGBTQ2 most frequent victims of hate incidents in 2023: Hamilton police
The profile of victims in hate-related incidents showed little change in 2023, according to police in Hamilton, Ont. The number of reports, however, rose 26 per cent.
Canada
Apr 19
‘A huge deal’: International superstar Diljit Dosanjh in Vancouver to launch concert tour
One of the world's biggest international superstars is coming to Vancouver on Saturday for what is expected to be a record-breaking concert.
Entertainment
Apr 26
‘Face the Issue’: Violence awareness campaign launched in Saskatchewan
A release from the provincial government said each video features a young person remembering experiences including coercive control, social isolation and gaslighting.
Canada
Apr 22
Parents weigh in on proposed overhaul of Peterborough-area school boundaries
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has four options with different school boundaries that could potentially impact more than two dozen schools and multiple programs.
Education
Apr 18
Nova Scotia scraps spring bear hunt idea, public ‘very divided’ on issue
The Nova Scotia government has decided not to hold a spring bear hunt after it says public consultation showed Nova Scotians are 'very divided' on the issue.
Environment
Apr 17
Interior Health to resume wellness checks during hot weather
Interior Health says it will resume it wellness check program for vulnerable individuals who don't have access to indoor cooling during the summer.
Health
Apr 20
East Hants calls for volunteer firefighters in new recruitment video
The municipality of East Hants in Nova Scotia, alongside its 13 fire departments, has released a recruitment video calling for volunteers to join its ranks.
Fire
Apr 29
