Two close calls have left communities shaken on opposite sides of the city of Montreal. In Ahuntsic, a six-year-old was struck by a school bus driver this morning. In Ville Marie, a three-year-old was hit by an SUV under similar circumstances.
Month: September 2024
Sexual assault charges filed against Calgary massage therapist
A Calgary massage therapist has been charged in relation to two alleged sexual assaults that took place earlier this year.
Festivals abound on first full weekend of September in Metro Vancouver
Labour Day – the unofficial end of summer – has passed, but there are still lots of outdoor activities planned across Metro Vancouver this weekend. Here are some to check out.
Jasper slowly reopening to the public as wildfire recovery continues
While the cleanup continues in Jasper, the public is once again permitted back into the mountain town.
Toronto film festival kicks off with plenty of star power, and ticketing problems
A star-powered Toronto International Film Festival brought out movie lovers and autograph hunters Thursday as the 11-day screen marathon returned with promises of celebrity glitz after several years of industry upheaval.
Should cyclists have to obey stop signs? B.C. advocates pushing for ‘rolling stops’
Cycling advocates are asking the B.C. government to legalize so-called “rolling stops” at intersections with stop signs – as new research suggests the policy can be implemented safely.
Edmonton MP ‘disappointed’ in NDP pulling out of deal with Liberals
An Edmonton MP is disappointed in the federal NDP’s decision to pull out of a supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals, as he said the parties accomplished a lot under the deal.
‘Relaxed and stress-free’: Ring the Bow River to reconnect with nature
It runs through the heart of the city and the souls of Calgarians. And now, the Bow River can be reached by speed dial thanks to a popular local art project offering a fresh take on our water source.
First Paralympic medal a ‘surreal’ experience, says St. Albert’s Reid Maxwell
Competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and preparing to win a silver medal made for a memorable 17th birthday for Reid Maxwell.
Kelowna Fire Department demonstrates new fire rescue boat
The Kelowna Fire Department was showing off its new regional fire rescue boat. It replaces one that is nearly 25 years old.“Fire protection in rural foreshore areas can be challenging, as everybody saw during the last group of fires,” said Blair Ireland, chair of the Regional Distric…
