School closures, highway collisions and poor visibility followed heavy snowfall.
Month: January 2026
Nova Scotia man accepts bravery award, but events of house fire still haunt him
Gerrid Hunt was among four people who received the 2025 Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery. Hunt rescued his neighbour during a house fire, which claimed the lives of three children.
CEO pay at record highs as workers struggle to make ends meet: report
Business leaders from Tim Horton’s, Dominion, Shoppers and Suncor and Fortis among highest paid in Canada
LIVE: Schools closed as snow smacks London region
A snow storm that walloped the London region over the last 12 hours has caused significant complications across the London region as the day began Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know. 6:35 a.m. The Thames Valley District and London District Catholic school boards have closed all their schools on Wednesday. So tens of thousands […]
Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station – BBC
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What’s in store for Canada’s housing market in 2026?
National home sales in Canada declined by 1.9 per cent in December compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, capping a year that saw lower interest rates but heightened economic anxiety.
More than 20 dogs removed from Merritt property as rescuer criticizes city officials
“Apparently, neighbours had been calling bylaw saying something is not right over there,” Judanna Dawn with Angel’s Animal Rescue told Global News.
Police recover stolen car, seek information on several vehicle break-ins
Police are asking residents to check vehicles and review surveillance video following the break-ins in St. Thomas.
Surrey homicide victim not connected to ongoing B.C. gang conflict, police say
Surrey Police Service officers were called to a man lying near the street in the 3500 block of 176 Street on Tuesday, apparently suffering from gunshot wounds.
WSIB chief reappointed to London police board
Jeffery Lang resigned in January 2021 after being named head of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
