SMITHS FALLS — Mayors of communities along the Rideau Canal want measures in place to avoid a repeat of the economic fiasco that resulted from the closure of the LaSalle Causeway this past summer. The breakdown of the bascule bridge on the causeway in Kingston and the resulting closure of the Rideau Canal to larger […]
Year: 2024
South Vancouver house fire closes section of Marine Drive
Police and firefighters are responding to a house fire in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood Thursday morning.
Toronto police officer convicted of stealing from dead people sentenced to 7 years in prison
A Toronto police officer convicted of stealing from deceased individuals he was supposed to be investigating has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Toronto hospital to open permanent supportive housing apartments for homeless people
A new housing project for those who live on the streets and frequently end up in the emergency room is set to welcome its first residents in Toronto this month, supported by one of the largest hospital networks in Canada.
Enbridge to spend $700M to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico
The crude oil pipeline, named the Canyon Oil Pipeline System, will have a capacity of 200,000 barrels per day.
Prime Video’s NHL reality series to debut Friday: ‘There was no holding back’
The six-part “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL” docuseries debuts Friday, a behind-the-scenes sports showcase from Prime Video.
Nipissing First Nation Library receives $40,000 from province
Nipissing First Nation Library received $40,344 from the province to ensure continued delivery of in-demand resources, services and programming to the community. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli made the announcement Thursday. “First Nations public libraries are vital community hubs that provide residents of all ages with barrier-free access to supports that promote success in school, enable […]
Josh Classen’s forecast: Gradual warming trend begins
Temperatures managed to stay above 0 C across most (possibly all) of the Edmonton region this morning as cloud cover hung around and helped insulate things.
Hinton getting more doctors but still experiencing ER interruptions
Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to recruit more doctors to Hinton, which has suffered multiple interruptions at its health-care centre this year.
Hoggard trial: Closing arguments expected to begin
A northeastern Ontario jury is expected to hear closing arguments Thursday in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial.
