Several picnic shelters at Mohawk Park have been closed to the public so the city can determine their structural integrity. A public notice issued by the city on Tuesday said shelters A, B, C, D, and E, 51 Lynwood Dr. have been closed as a precautionary measure following “reported concerns.” “Members of the public are […]
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Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions continue in Calgary
The City of Calgary says more time is needed to stabilize the water distribution system. Calgary’s current Stage 3 outdoor water restrictions will remain.
NATO allies pledge new air defence systems for Ukraine to ‘stop Putin’
The U.S. and other NATO allies said at Tuesday’s summit they will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four Patriot systems.
Isle Lake users urged to take precautions after blue-green algae detected
Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Isle Lake after Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, was identified.
B.C. premier wants to better understand bail reform failing in woman’s murder
British Columbia’s premier says the province worked with the federal government to change its bail rules, so he is not sure why a man with a long and violent criminal history was released from jail weeks before the stabbing death of a woman in her Surrey, B.C., home.
Western University to consider ties to Alice Munro following daughter’s revelations
Alice Munro’s alma mater says it’s considering how to move forward after the Nobel laureate’s daughter revealed she was sexually abused by her stepfather and Munro chose to stay with him.
Lyn students add new feature to Back Pond
Before heading off on their holidays, Grade 6 students at Lyn Public School left visitors to the Back Pond with a fun new activity for the summer. The students partnered with the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area in a real-world learning project to create an engaging scavenger hunt at the conservation property. The students involved with […]
Two suspects sought in Chatham aggravated assault
Chatham-Kent police seek two suspects in connection with an aggravated assault Saturday on King Street East in Chatham. A man was seriously hurt with a puncture wound, police said Tuesday. He was treated and released from hospital. Ethan Carron, 20, of Wallaceburg, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. He is in custody with a […]
Splashback over city’s bid to fine tourists who pee in sea
Splashback over city’s bid to fine tourists who pee in sea
Whooping cough cases surpass 6,000 in Quebec
The whooping cough is spreading in Quebec. As of Saturday, the Quebec health ministry documented over 6,000 cases of the infectious pulmonary disease since the start of the year.