Highway 20

• Highway 20 in central Alberta still closed 2 weeks after VGO spill but cleanup crews make progress

  Two weeks after vacuum gas oil leaked from a tanker truck prompting 38 kilometres worth of highway closures in Alberta, Highway 20 remains closed in both directions near the spill.

  Environment

  Feb 9
  
• ‘Significant amount of time’ before Alberta highway can reopen after ‘oilfield material’ spill

  The spill was announced Thursday night by the Thorsby RCMP detachment.

  Traffic

  Jan 29
  
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• Suspect arrested near Fork River, Man. after drugs and cash found in vehicle

  A search turned up over $5,000 in cash, 20 grams of cocaine, prescription medication, a firearm magazine, ammunition, several cellphones and drug gear.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2023
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• Avoid Montreal’s St-Pierre interchange this Thanksgiving weekend, Quebec’s transport ministry says

  A section of Highway 20 eastbound will be closed from 10:30 p.m. on Friday until Tuesday at 5 a.m. Quebec's transport ministry is urging drivers to avoid the area .

  Traffic

  Oct 6, 2023
• Residents call for traffic calming measures on ‘dangerous’ Dorval street

  Some residents of Oakville Avenue say cars can frequently be seen zooming off Highway 20 and making a sharp turn, barrelling down the quiet residential street.

  Traffic

  Sep 22, 2023
• Teens charged after stabbing in Pelham sends man to hospital: Niagara police

  Police have laid charges against a pair of teens for a stabbing episode that resulted in a man being sent to hospital with serious injuries.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2023
• Small plane crashes in ditch near busy highway outside Montreal

  A pilot suffered only minor injuries after crashing a small plane while trying to land on a busy highway near Montreal Wednesday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Sep 20, 2023
• Growing B.C. wildfire closes Highway 20 following evacuation alert

  Fire behaviour for the Young Creek wildfire, about 35 kilometres west of Anahim Lake, has increased due to high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds.

  Fire

  Jul 22, 2023
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• More than a dozen new blazes in B.C. since Sunday

  The B.C. Wildfire Service says wildfire activity over the weekend saw more than a dozen new blazes sparked since Sunday.

  Fire

  Jul 17, 2023
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• Teen girl dies after Quebec highway truck crash that critically injured 4 others

  Provincial police confirmed her death early Monday morning, saying she died from her injuries in hospital, where the other two children and two adults remain.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2023