Numerous homes across the Greater Montreal Area experienced some level of flooding after the heavy rain last week, and one builder is saying people shouldn’t use their basements as live-in spaces.
Month: August 2024
Edmonton Elks to introduce new owner at Thursday news conference
The Edmonton Elks will announce the name of the team’s new owner on Thursday.
Another severe thunderstorm alert in effect for Montreal region
There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect in much of southern Quebec, including Montreal, Laval and Quebec City.
Wildfire smoke causing air quality and visibility issues in northern Manitoba
Many parts of northern Manitoba are under an air quality warning due to wildfire smoke, which is also causing reduced visibility.
MISSING PERSON – NRPS in Niagara Falls are Searching for 27-Year-Old Man
The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is currently conducting a missing person investigation in the City of Niagara Falls. Read more…
Sookram leads Laverock A’s to game one win in NBMBL final
Sookram had four hits and was the winning pitcher in the opening game of the men’s baseball league finals
Update: Elderly widow remains in custody
In a news release issued Thursday, Brant OPP said Elfgard Oughtred, the 79-year-old widow of Gordon Oughtred, killed in 2022, remains in custody. The woman was charged with second-degree murder on July 9 last month but Brant OPP had remained quiet about the arrest. Thursday the OPP put out a news release confirming the details […]
Here’s where to get an mpox vaccine in Montreal
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) spread. In Montreal, vaccination clinics are open and available for those wanting to protect against the spread.
Recreational boaters reminded to steer clear of cruise ships in Vancouver’s port
Well into cruise ship season, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it’s been a record-breaking year for the number of travellers coming in and out of the port.
Smoke prompts air quality advisories in Alberta
Wildfire smoke across much of central and southern Alberta prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue special air quality statements and advisories on Thursday morning.
