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McPhillips Street water main break expected to be repaired this weekend: cityThe break -- which caused traffic delays, high water levels on the road, and stalled vehicles Friday morning -- was being isolated by water and waste crews by the afternoon.TrafficNov 29
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Weekend water main break not related to big one in June: Calgary officialWater began bubbling up at street level on Sunday night and crews immediately shut down the line for repairs.CanadaOct 15
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Marda Loop businesses deal with ‘frustrating’ water shutdownAfter battling construction woes for years, businesses in Calgary's Marda Loop area had another hurdle to overcome on Friday - a water main break shutting off the taps.CanadaNov 1
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Bearspaw feeder main stable, but may need one more repair in 5 years: reportCalgary city council was presented with preliminary findings of an investigation into the critical rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main back in June.CanadaNov 27
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Calgary council to debate development pause, infrastructure review for Bowness, MontgomeryThe motion cleared a technical review by Calgary's executive committee Thursday, despite some concerns of potential legal risk from a temporary development pause.CanadaNov 8
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Calgary water crisis: Use outpaces cap on 1st full day of new restrictionsCalgarians sent 530 million litres down the drain on the first full day of the new round of rationing.CanadaAug 27
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Calgarians’ satisfaction with city services declining ahead of budget talks: surveyPositive perceptions from Calgarians about how the city is run are down 14 per cent from last year to just 43 per cent, according to a new city survey.CanadaOct 26
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Failure of Bearspaw feeder main was assessed as ‘low probability’ ahead of ruptureThe investigation found road de-icing materials likely led to elevated chloride levels in the soil near the Bearspaw feeder main, which contributed to its critical failure.Canada4 hours
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Calgary city council to hear preliminary findings into Bearspaw feeder main break on Nov. 26According to the City of Calgary, a preliminary report has found several factors may have led to the June 5 rupture of the Bearspaw feeder main.CanadaNov 17
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City of Calgary asks to borrow $1B for water infrastructure projects in upcoming budgetThe City of Calgary is proposing a slate of new water infrastructure projects in the upcoming budget following a critical rupture of a key artery in the city's water system.CanadaNov 12
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Montreal water main that burst among city’s most ‘vulnerable’ pipes, officials sayMontreal continued to clean up Monday after a major water main break flooded streets, paralyzed traffic and forced emergency evacuations from water-logged buildings.CanadaAug 19
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‘Huge’ water main break causes flooding chaos in parts of downtown MontrealLarge amounts of water were pouring onto streets near the Jacques Cartier bridge in Montreal this morning after a major water main break.CanadaAug 16
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4 men facing charges after 25 vehicles broken into in Ontario townFour males from Brampton have been arrested in connection to a series of break and enters where 25 vehicles were targeted and stolen from in Oakville in the past two weeks.CrimeDec 4
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Are mealworms nature’s answer to the world’s microplastic problem?Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, usually five millimetres or less in size, that are formed by breaking away from larger plastics found in our environment.EnvironmentDec 4
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‘GST holiday’ for all, $250 cheques for some: What Ottawa is promisingThe federal government says Canadians will get a 'GST holiday' on groceries this holiday season, while those making under $150,000 annually will also be getting a cheque.CanadaNov 21
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What to cook this week: Eggplant Parmesan, pasta-less eggplant lasagnaIt's a vegetarian's dream - hearty and substantial, a meat-substitute that can hold its own. But eggplant can be enjoyed in a variety of recipes.LifestyleDec 31, 1969
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1-year probation for ‘stupid actions’ of B.C. man who drove into ocean in livestream stuntA B.C. man won't get jail time for driving his car into the ocean in a social media stunt the judge called "stupid."CrimeNov 20
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Man charged with stealing school bus, deliberately striking cyclistCalgary police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man following a recent series of school bus thefts. He is also charged with using the school bus to deliberately strike a cyclist, leaving the person with serious injuries. Investigators believe the man stole the vehicle from a school bus parking lot at 8815 48 Street Southeast...CrimeDec 2
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B.C. man turns from managing wealth to welding, with dramatic resultsBut Holyk has found a different hobby offering a much-needed break from his work days as a wealth manager.LifestyleDec 10
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‘Tough conversations’: Taxpayer advocate says expected Winnipeg tax hike will be painfulThe City of Winnipeg is set to release its preliminary budget for 2025 on Wednesday, and one item expected to be in the document is causing some concern among taxpayer advocates.PoliticsDec 10