Fire leads to more structures removed from Belle Park in Kingston
The latest removals come after a wood cabin was dismantled at the park last week
Canada
Mar 5
Almost half of Quebecers have high levels of financial anxiety: survey
A new survey shows 48 per cent of Quebecers have high levels of financial anxiety, mostly regarding food and housing costs.
Canada
Apr 30
Construction work resumes at UBC Okanagan tower
'This is the first of many stages which will have to be taken to help stabilize things before moving forward on the project,' a City of Kelowna representative said.
Canada
Apr 11
Quebec students vying to change the world display projects at science fair
Students from across the province got the opportunity to show off their science projects at the Hydro-Quebec Super-expo sciences provincial finals this weekend.
Canada
Apr 21
Sask. man grows produce due to worries about worsening food quality, inflation
Dean Sopher grows bananas, oranges, lemons, limes, passion fruit, guava and figs in a greenhouse he built about three years ago on land near Saskatoon.
Canada
Apr 26
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada
As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'
Money
Apr 23
Mass timber construction approved for more builds in B.C.
The use of mass timber in British Columbia is moving up and expanding to schools, libraries and other construction.
Politics
Apr 10
Halifax to designate new homeless encampment sites as remaining spaces overflow
Halifax is looking to designate new encampment locations for unhoused people now that the remaining authorized sites have twice as many residents as recommended.
Canada
Apr 29
Trans Mountain pipeline tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus
Cenovus Energy executives warn it could be well into next year before oil companies resolve their ongoing dispute with Trans Mountain over rising pipeline shipping fees.
Money
May 1
Vancouver Park Board tightens rules on homeless encampments
The modified bylaw bans all built structures in Vancouver's parks, and restricts shelters to camping tents or canopies spaced one metre apart.
Politics
Apr 8
‘Disgraceful’: Displaced resident of Kelowna subsidized housing complex dies
'The really sad thing is that the last four weeks changed how well he had been doing, and I'm sure it's the same for many, many of the tenants.'
Canada
Apr 25
CRAB Park encampment cleared of structures amid controversial cleanup
Crews have been working with heavy equipment to clear illegal structures, propane tanks, debris and waste since Tuesday.
Crime
Mar 28
Bursting at the seams: New school in Halifax region already facing overcrowding
Families at Bedford West School, which has classes from pre-primary to Grade 8, are surprised to hear that the newly-built school is already looking to install modular classrooms.
Education
Apr 18
Older brains feel ‘reward’ from music, even if they don’t like it: study
The brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it's a song they don't particularly like, a researcher at B.C.'s Simon Fraser University says.
Science
May 2
Construction set to begin on Regina’s Dewdney Avenue revitalization project
The project spearheaded by city council hopes to transform the area into a more vibrant community, with a focus on pedestrian access and public spaces where people can gather.
Canada
Apr 25
Langley City mayor says TransLink should have 1 elected governing body
Currently, there are two governing bodies at the top of TransLink — the Mayors’ Council and TransLink’s board.
Canada
Mar 28
Mayors approve ‘stopgap’ 2024 TransLink funding, but ‘fiscal cliff’ still looms
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn described the investment plan as a 'stopgap' measure to address congestion on the system as work continues to secure stable, long-term funding.
Canada
Apr 25
After 5 years, Budget 2024 lays out promised small business carbon rebate
After five years, Budget 2024 signals a government plan to make start issuing carbon price rebates for small-to-medium sized businesses.
Economy
Apr 16
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls for televised meeting on carbon pricing
Scott Moe is amongst some of the premiers that are calling for an emergency televised meeting over the carbon tax with the prime minister.
Canada
Apr 11
6 organization tips that will transform your entryway
The entryway is one of the messiest areas in the home. Here are 6 simple storage solutions to clear the clutter and bring you sense of calm when you enter your front door.
The Curator
May 2