Vancouver’s Chinatown is one step closer to its ongoing efforts to revitalize the historical neighbourhood.
Month: June 2024
‘They were clapping for me:’ GO train employee lets seven-year-old transit enthusiast announce next stop
Seven-year-old Nicco Di Mauro’s love of public transit reached a new level last weekend when a Metrolinx employee handed him the microphone on a GO train and let the young commuter make an announcement to his fellow passengers.
‘At a crossroads’: Manitoba festivals struggling as attendees face tighter budgets
The organization representing festivals and large events across Canada says many are facing a challenging season ahead, with organizers in Manitoba also feeling the pinch.
Alberta murder-conspiracy trial to see cross-examination for officer who infiltrated Coutts protest
An undercover police officer is set to face more cross-examination today at the murder-conspiracy trial of two protesters at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta.
Targeted shooting in Penticton, B.C., under investigation: RCMP
Mounties in Penticton say they’re investigating a shooting that investigators believe was targeted.
North Bay under “severe” thunderstorm watch
Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop through the region today with the possibility of strong wind gusts and large hail. According to Environment Canada, strong wind gusts could reach up to 90 km/hr, nickel to toonie size hail and a risk of a tornado. The weather is expected to hit the region this afternoon. “Large […]
Stop gas expansion for home heating or risk leaving ratepayers on the hook: report
Provinces must stop natural gas expansion and invest in electrification to keep home heating reliable and cost-effective, a new report says, suggesting ratepayers and governments could otherwise be on the hook for billions of dollars in underused and overbuilt gas infrastructure.
The Stanley Cup Final in American Sign Language is a welcome addition for Deaf community
Bob Madden’s eyes darted from right to left, watching Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final from a couch with his son, Jonathan, at his side and the family dog, Ruby, at their feet.
Playing through injury, Oilers’ Kane may have reached a breaking point in the Stanley Cup Final
Kris Knoblauch engaged Evander Kane in a conversation before the Edmonton Oilers started practice. The chat lasted roughly five minutes, and Kane left the ice just after hearing from his coach.
Canada to contribute $5B toward Ukraine loan, source says as G7 leaders meet in Italy
A senior government source says Canada is prepared to contribute $5 billion toward a loan to Ukraine that will be based on future revenue from frozen Russian assets.
