Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada’s national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of growing demand.
Year: 2024
Judge to continue instructions to jury in trial of man accused of killing Toronto cop
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is set to continue her instructions to the jury today.
Calgary Canucks sweep Whitecourt Wolverines in AJHL championship series
The Calgary Canucks got the sweep Thursday night and, for the first time in 25 years, the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) championship.
Deterrent sentence possible, expert says, after trio convicted in connection to Coutts border blockade
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B.C. child killer’s lawyer walks out of review hearing
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Parts of Longueuil under boil-water advisory
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Arrest made, manslaughter charge pending in 2022 death of Calgary toddler
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Pair of Canadian Geese choose Laval courthouse as unusual nesting spot
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Another Montreal driver says chunk of concrete fell on his car while driving
Another motorist says his car was hit by falling concrete while driving on the Island of Montreal.
World’s longest hockey game ever ends in Chestermere after more than 11 days
The world’s longest hockey game is in the books.