Gas station clerk stabbed several times during violent attack at Ultramar in Montreal
The suspect allegedly jumped the gas station counter, stabbed the 61-year-old clerk multiple times and then proceeded to flee the scene.
Crime
Apr 24
Man treated for burns after fire at Kelowna, B.C. gas station
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed a fire at a gas station on Highway 97, or who have dashcam footage, to contact the Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-762-3300.
Canada
Apr 21
Man seriously injured after jumping on subway tracks while fleeing from Toronto police
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after jumping on the subway tracks at Sherbourne station while trying to run from police.
Canada
Apr 26
New firetruck for Station 7 in Kelowna
“We use water from the old truck to wash the new truck and then handpush it into the firehall.”
Canada
Apr 20
Hamilton officer receives year-long demotion over 2022 gas station assault
Despite calls from a prosecutor to dismiss Const. Brian Wren for his actions during a 2022 arrest at a Mountain gas station, an adjudicator is letting him keep his job.
Crime
Apr 29
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
64 charges laid following drug trafficking operation at northwest Calgary CTrain stations
Calgary police say they have laid more than 60 charges following an operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking in CTrain stations in the city's northwest.
Crime
May 2
New fire paramedic station, more firefighters on the way for southwest Winnipeg
As a modular station, it's intended to remain in place until the completion of a permanent station at Bison Drive and Ruth Crossing, slated for 2026.
Canada
Apr 23
‘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
New Brunswick police no longer investigating most thefts of fuel from gas stations
Police officers across New Brunswick are no longer investigating thefts of fuel from service stations unless there is a threat to public safety.
Canada
Apr 29
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
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
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
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
‘Could be a couple days’: No TTC subway service for part of Line 2 after fire
The TTC says there is no subway service on Line 2 between Kipling Station and Jane Station after a track level fire and it "could be a couple days" before service fully resumes.
Canada
Apr 26
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
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
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