In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Region. Read more…
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Home sales in April up 10% compared with year ago, but monthly sales slow
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of home sales in April rose 10.1 per cent compared with a year ago, but attributed the gain primarily to the early Easter long weekend.
Evolving justice system gets strategic and widespread Alberta support, minister says
A changing and diverse justice system – beyond the courtroom – has earned government support across much of the province, Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery said in an interview last week.
“Show us the business case” for health unit merger
Mayor Kevin Davis says he has yet to see how a proposed health unit merger would benefit the citizens of Brantford. Speaking at a Tuesday council committee meeting, Davis said he’s “very much opposed” to the Brant County Health Unit – Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit merger. “We now have a fine balance between urban and rural […]
Six months in, Vancouver hits only 30 per cent of annual housing target
A report by city staff has found that Vancouver is falling short of meeting a housing target set by the provincial government.
‘Not my job to crunch numbers,’ Vancouver mayor says as expert questions FIFA’s economic benefit
With two years to go until FIFA World Cup 2026 matches kickoff at BC Place, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim spoke to the Surrey Board of Trade about his anticipation of regional economic benefits from hosting the world’s largest sporting event.
A blow to business: Gardiner lane restrictions undercut productivity in costly commute
In the second of a three-part series on Gardiner Gridlock, CTV Toronto examines the impact of the latest round of expressway construction on businesses losing time and money contending with the congestion.
Montreal event marking Israel’s national day overshadowed by regional war
Every year, thousands of Jewish Montrealers gather at Place du Canada to celebrate Israel’s national day, but this year there was no march and a lot more security.
Man arrested in violent 2020 altercation on TTC streetcar charged in another alleged incident on transit system
A man who was arrested in a violent altercation on a Toronto streetcar in 2020 has been charged for allegedly assaulting patrons at Spadina station while on probation last week.
Statue displayed at Assiniboine Park for over 50 years could receive historic designation
A bronze statue, once booted from Winnipeg’s former city hall and into one of the city’s busiest parks, has been nominated to receive an official historical designation.
