Infrastructure
MP Andy Fillmore wants to ramp up climate action in Halifax
In the new year, MP Andy Fillmore says one of his priorities will be supporting climate change research in Halifax. Continue reading
BC Hydro defends West Kelowna tree removal, citing public safety risk
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The utility said it is focusing on removing potentially problematic vegetation near its infrastructure, after a costly incident earlier this year on Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Utility rates for Regina residents to rise 3% starting Jan. 1
Households will see an annual increase of $50, while commercial properties will see an annual increase of $385. Continue reading
Town of Gibbons considers going into the credit card business to raise revenue
The town’s Chief Administrative Officer wants to offer a Gibbons credit card to homeowners in the community. Continue reading
‘What’s wrong with it?’: Cap-Pelé residents want answers about Kouchibouguac River Bridge
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
“What’s wrong with it?” asks Alexandre Hachey, a local resident. “How long is it going to take to fix it?” Continue reading
Kenney government to pursue contracts with private builders to construct 5 new schools
Alberta is back in the business of partnering with the private sector to build schools. Continue reading
Highway 97A route could be changed to accommodate more traffic
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Within 25 years, the province expects Highway 97A through Enderby to be over capacity. Continue reading
Emergency work to start on vital water main in Montreal’s downtown core
The deteriorating pipe provides water to 1.2 million people, as well as all the major hospitals in the downtown core. Continue reading
New weather radar near Regina ‘as good as it gets’
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
A newly installed weather radar system is a few weeks away from doubling forecasting capabilities in the Regina region. Continue reading
Liberals continue spending frenzy on eve of election call: $2.8B last week
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The Trudeau Liberals are making spending commitments at a significantly higher pace than the Harper Conservatives did before the 2015 election, a Global News analysis shows. Continue reading