‘More detail’ on large mixed-use development beside Aldershot GO station expected in Q2
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward says the development would be more than just residential towers to help their housing targets, but potentially a university campus and large arena.
Politics
Apr 4
Water-filling station begins operating in Township of South Frontenac
A new water-filling station in the community of Sydenham is expected to provide access to clean, potable and drinking water to residents of South Frontenac Township.
Canada
Apr 16
Peterborough north-end gas station robbed at knifepoint
A gas station store clerk reports a man brandished a knife and demanded more money as the clerk was providing him change from a purchase. The suspect fled with nearly $30.
Crime
Apr 8
WWII-era grenades dropped off at front counter of Vernon RCMP station
A Vernon, B.C., man had good intentions when he packed up a couple of Second World War-era grenades and dropped them off at an RCMP station.
Crime
Apr 11
Parkland puts 157 convenience store and fuel station locations up for sale
Parkland Corp. is selling 157 gas stations under the Chevron, Ultramar, Pioneer and FasGas brands, as well as the On the Run convenience store banner.
Economy
Mar 26
Two suspects arrested, released in gas station robbery: Winnipeg police
Winnipeg police say two suspects were arrested and then released on a promise to appear in court following a knife-point robbery at a gas station near Polo Park on Thursday.
Crime
Mar 30
Winnipeg man arrested in connection with armed robberies at gas stations, convenience stores
The man is accused in six incidents at gas stations and convenience stores. In each case, police said, the suspect was either armed with a knife or told workers he had one.
Crime
Apr 12
Ford government prepares to build stations for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The province is preparing to agree a fourth contract in its plans to build the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension. The latest contract will build seven stations.
Canada
Mar 25
2 teens arrested after ‘vicious and unprovoked’ attacks at Edmonton LRT stations
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested and charged in connection with three assaults at LRT stations last week, Edmonton police said.
Crime
Apr 9
Stabbing leads to 4 arrests, including 3 minors at Montreal Metro station
A 35-year-old man was attacked around 8:30 p.m. Thursday inside the Lionel-Groulx station, according to police. The victim suffered suffered serious injuries.
Canada
Apr 5
Reversal of fortune: Declining subway ridership in Toronto hitting station businesses hard
Roughly 30 per cent of the stores in Toronto subway stations are empty as ridership remains low. One owner says he thinks his business may never recover from the pandemic.
Canada
Apr 3
Inquest into 2018 fatal shooting at Burlington gas station set for late April
Ontario's coroner will be looking into the circumstances around a 2018 standoff and shooting death at a Burlington gas station on Appleby Line.
Crime
Mar 28
2 Edmonton LRT stations to close for 3 consecutive weekends due to line maintenance
Scheduled maintenance on the northern section of the Capital Line will force the closure of the Clareview and Belvedere LRT stations on March 23, March 29-30 and April 6-7.
Traffic
Mar 19
King George SkyTrain station to close for 6 weeks for track maintenance
Starting on April 27, the King George SkyTrain station, the Expo Line's Surrey terminus, will shutter to the public while crews complete track work.
Traffic
Mar 25
Winnipeg gas stations without gas? Expert says ‘it’s not a crisis’
On the tail of a shuttered pipeline, several gas stations across Winnipeg are reporting to be out of fuel, or limiting consumption.
Traffic
Mar 21
City of Edmonton pauses planned hydrogen fuelling station for buses, vehicles
The City of Edmonton paused plans to build a hydrogen fuel station, saying due to budget changes that killed the request for a hydrogen bus fleet — the demand isn't there.
Canada
Mar 12
Man known to Edmonton police charged after 2 stabbed at Belvedere LRT Station
A man Edmonton police described as a known offender is facing charges after a stabbing at a northeast transit centre that left two men in serious condition.
Crime
Mar 8
Woman confronts alleged thief and has knife pulled on her: Guelph police
Investigators say there was a confrontation between a man and a woman in the downtown near the train station Thursday morning.
Crime
9 hours
Keremeos police station window smashed, suspect sought
Someone kicked out a window at the Keremeos RCMP station and now police are circulating a photo in hopes of tracking down the alleged vandal.
Crime
Mar 13
Renovations for Peterborough police stations to cost $40M: report
The city notes a $3.2-million price proposed by the consultant is eight per cent based upon an estimated construction cost of $40 million for both stations.
Economy
Mar 8