The Radisson Centre, which serves people with mobility issues, is facing eviction. It’s just the latest in a series of community groups who are being forced out of their offices.
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Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women’s Shelters Canada
Women’s Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond to those escaping from domestic violence, saying the costs of changing a phone number and difficulties leaving a shared plan are key barriers for victims.
Greater Toronto home sales fall in May, but Bank of Canada decision could spur demand
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in May were down 21.7 per cent from last year, but new listings continued to rise as homeowners anticipate a bump in demand.
P.E.I. oyster growers frustrated, facing bankruptcy as Fiona claims drag on
Some P.E.I. oyster growers are still waiting for an answer about their claims for compensation for damage from post-tropical storm Fiona, which hit nearly two years ago. One grower says he and others are hurting financially, and are close to losing their businesses.
Need a mortgage? Do yourself a favour and shop around, say Metro Vancouver brokers
Surrey resident Nadiya Razina’s last mortgage rate was 2.24 per cent. But when she closes the deal on a new condo, her pre-approval rate is currently set to be than double that at 5.59 per cent.
White Rock solicits donations from pier users for seismic upgrade
It took eight months and cost $4 million for the White Rock pier to be re-opened after it was badly damaged in a windstorm in December 2018.
First Nation sets up checkpoint in B.C. Interior amid surge in mushroom pickers
Mushroom pickers have flocked to the area, which was devastated by the 2023 Bush Creek East wildfire, in search of morel mushrooms which grow in wildfire burn areas.
Witness describes hearing details of alleged Mississauga, Ont. terror plot
Court heard from the Crown’s star witness Tuesday in the case of an alleged terrorist plot to shoot an entire family at their Mississauga restaurant.
Thousands of West Island households lose power as temperatures soar
Thousands of people in Montreal’s West Island have no electricity in the middle of a special weather statement due to the high temperatures.
Portion of KLO Road closed in both directions near Harvest Golf Cliub
A portion of KLO Road in East Kelowna is closed in both directions after a truck crashed and landed on its roof.Emergency crews are now on the scene of the crash just before the entrance to the Harvest Golf Club.According to one witness at the scene the truck appears to be the only vehicle i…