There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect in much of southern Quebec, including Montreal, Laval and Quebec City.
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Wildfire smoke causing air quality and visibility issues in northern Manitoba
Many parts of northern Manitoba are under an air quality warning due to wildfire smoke, which is also causing reduced visibility.
Sookram leads Laverock A’s to game one win in NBMBL final
Sookram had four hits and was the winning pitcher in the opening game of the men’s baseball league finals
Update: Elderly widow remains in custody
In a news release issued Thursday, Brant OPP said Elfgard Oughtred, the 79-year-old widow of Gordon Oughtred, killed in 2022, remains in custody. The woman was charged with second-degree murder on July 9 last month but Brant OPP had remained quiet about the arrest. Thursday the OPP put out a news release confirming the details […]
Here’s where to get an mpox vaccine in Montreal
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) spread. In Montreal, vaccination clinics are open and available for those wanting to protect against the spread.
Recreational boaters reminded to steer clear of cruise ships in Vancouver’s port
Well into cruise ship season, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it’s been a record-breaking year for the number of travellers coming in and out of the port.
Smoke prompts air quality advisories in Alberta
Wildfire smoke across much of central and southern Alberta prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue special air quality statements and advisories on Thursday morning.
Josh Classen’s forecast: Smoke lingers for a few more days
Wildfire smoke that blew into the Edmonton area from the northwest on Thursday looks like it could be stuck in the Edmonton area through the weekend.
Ontario reduces child-care fees, introduces new operator funding formula
Ontario child-care operators in the national $10-a-day program will soon be compensated in a way the province says will cover the true cost of providing care.
Police to provide update on investigation into Toronto street gang
Toronto police are set to provide details on an interprovincial guns and drugs investigation targeting a Toronto street gang.
