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
3 rescued during fire at south-end house in Peterborough
Peterborough Fire Services responded to a reported structure fire on Orpington Road and discovered smoke billowing from the second floor.
Fire
May 7
‘Everybody’s just in shock’: Winnipeg apartment residents ordered to vacate over unsafe conditions
The City of Winnipeg has ordered residents of a Portage Avenue apartment block to vacate the building due to its unsafe condition.
Canada
May 9
Regina Food Bank partners with non-profit to add basketball court to downtown hub
Last year the Food Bank made the announcement they would be opening up a location near the centre of the city so more people in need could access food.
Canada
May 13
More than half of parents report burnout, U.S. study finds. What can be done?
A new study has found that high expectations, both internal and external, can lead to unrealistic pressure to be a perfect parent.
Canada
May 8
Grande Prairie County 1, MD of Greenview placed under evacuation order
The wildfire is burning about 4 kilometres east of Teepee Creek, at approximately Range Road 31 and Township Road 740. The fire is moving away from the community.
Fire
May 10
B.C. mayor urges residents to not share images of wildfire-damaged properties
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser said it was insensitive and unconscionable that images had been shared before owners were told of the damage.
Environment
May 18
Large structure fire in Bathurst, N.B., under control but still active, officials say
A large fire broke out Saturday night at an Eddy Group store in Bathurst, N.B., forcing nearby residents to evacuate. The fire was still active Sunday morning, but under control.
Fire
May 12
Cranberry Portage, Man. residents return home after wildfire
Hundreds of evacuees from the northern Manitoba community were allowed to return home Sunday, over a week after a 37,000-hectare wildfire forced them to leave.
Canada
May 19
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
Leafs core among ‘attractions’ to coach in Toronto, Craig Berube says
The current roster of the Toronto Maple Leafs was among the “attractions” why Craig Berube took the job as head coach of the hockey club, he says.
Sports
May 21
Ottawa to acquire Quebec Bridge, will spend $1 billion on span over 25 years
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters in Quebec City that Ottawa will spend $1 billion over the next 25 years to repair, repaint and maintain the bridge.
Canada
May 15
‘Amazing’: Fort Nelson evacuee grateful for Fort St. John community
Diane Ens said the people and businesses of Fort St. John have been 'amazing,' offering discounts and freebies to evacuees.
Fire
May 16
Brian White shining bright as Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate club’s 50th anniversary match
Some 30,000 fans are expected at BC Place on Saturday for the celebration of Vancouver Whitecaps half-century of soccer history, and striker Brian White will be front and centre.
Sports
May 4
B.C. wildfires: Fort Nelson residents help feed crews as Parker Lake fire burns
A small group of Fort Nelson residents say as long as they are safe and can help, they want to do what they can to support wildfire crews battling the Parker Lake wildfire.
Fire
May 12
South Surrey restaurant forced to close after suspicious fire, more criminal acts reported
A number of criminal acts were reported to police at a South Surrey business district, which all took place over the course of a night.
Crime
May 9
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
4 homes destroyed in Fort Nelson wildfire, no green light yet for residents to return
The BC Wildfire Service said it does not have a timeline yet of green-lighting a full return for the Fort Nelson community.
Fire
May 19
Winnipeg’s Birchwood Terrace tenants, neighbours overwhelmed 2 weeks after evacuation
'It's confusing. It's overwhelming. I sometimes have to remind myself it's been six business days, because it feels like months have gone by,' a Birchwood Terrace evacuee said.
Canada
5 hours
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
