Phillip Fitzpatrick, the retired Arizona man who overbid on a trip to New Westminster on “The Price is Right” and became a local celebrity in the process, is back in the city this week. And this time, he decided to make the trip on his own.
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Quebec suffering ‘extremely difficult’ wave of severe weather, minister says
Quebec is experiencing an “extremely difficult” period of climate-related disasters, Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said Wednesday, as residents across several regions cleaned up from another episode of severe rainfall. Bonnardel spoke to reporters from Ste-Julienne, Que., a small community…The post Quebec suffering ‘extremely difficult’ wave of severe weather, minister says appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA
Canada’s housing market softened slightly in July from a month earlier as sales of existing homes dipped and new listings inched up, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.
RBC, TD to pay millions to settle U.S. SEC charges over recordkeeping violations
RBC and TD Bank Group have agreed to pay tens of millions of dollars in penalties after being charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over recordkeeping violations.
Another severe thunderstorm alert in effect for Montreal region
There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect in much of southern Quebec, including Montreal, Laval and Quebec City.
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 […]
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.
‘Long haul’: Sense of community key as Jasper rebuilds, former Slave Lake mayor says
The former mayor of a northern Alberta town ravaged by wildfire more than a decade ago says community ties will be key as Jasper, Alta., recovers from the blaze that swept through last month.