Without More Warming Centres, Expect Rise in Homeless Deaths Montreal’s mayor warns of rising homeless deaths without more shelters Local Montreal, Canada, Homelessness, Winter, Pierre Lessard-Blais Montreal: A 55-year-old man was found dead in a park in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. It looks like hypothermia might have been the cause. He was discovered unresponsive in a public square … Read more
Freeland Resigns from Cabinet, Economic Statement Uncertain Chrystia Freeland’s resignation leaves the fall economic statement in doubt, raising concerns within the Trudeau government and among provincial leaders. Politics Ottawa, Canada, Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau, Economic Statement, Tariffs Ottawa: So, Chrystia Freeland just dropped a bombshell by resigning as finance minister. This happened right before she … Read more
Search Underway for Missing Person After B.C. Mudslide Incident Authorities are looking for a missing individual after a mudslide struck a home in British Columbia, prompting a major rescue operation. Local Vancouver, British Columbia, Mudslide, Rescue, Emergency Vancouver: A search is on for someone who got caught in a mudslide that hit their home. This … Read more
Chrystia Freeland Resigns as Finance Minister in Canada Chrystia Freeland has stepped down from her role, citing a lack of confidence from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in her abilities as Finance Minister Politics Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau, Canada, Finance Minister, Toronto Ottawa: So, Chrystia Freeland just resigned from her position as Finance Minister. She shared … Read more
Unsettled, Rainy Weather Continues in Storm-Battered B.C. B.C. faces more heavy rain and wind after a weekend of severe storms Weather British Columbia, Vancouver, Rain, Storm, Landslide Vancouver: Over the weekend, a quarter of a million B.C. Hydro customers lost power due to fierce winds and heavy rain. Sadly, a landslide on Highway 99 took … Read more
Snowstorm Set to Create Travel Hazards Across the Prairies A fresh wave of snow is on the way, bringing travel challenges to the Prairies this week as conditions worsen. Weather Calgary, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Snowstorm, Travel Hazards Calgary: After a snowy weekend, the Prairies are in for more snow starting Wednesday. It’s going to be … Read more
Trudeau’s Cabinet Meets as Fraser Announces No Re-Election Bid Trudeau’s cabinet gathers for discussions as Housing Minister Fraser steps back from politics, citing family reasons. Politics Ottawa, Canada, Justin Trudeau, Sean Fraser, Housing, Cabinet Meeting Ottawa: So, Justin Trudeau is having a cabinet meeting today. It’s all about getting ready for the fall economic statement. … Read more
Winter Warmup Brings a Twist to Southern Ontario’s Gloomy Monday A warm front is set to bring mild temperatures and rain to southern Ontario, melting away the icy remnants of the weekend. Weather Southern Ontario, Canada, Rain, Warm Front, Temperatures Toronto: Drivers had a rough time on Sunday with slippery roads from freezing rain across … Read more
Toxic Impact of Mount Polley Disaster Still Affects B.C. Waters A decade after the Mount Polley disaster, toxic effects linger in B.C. waters, raising concerns for local ecosystems and communities. Science Mount Polley, British Columbia, Quesnel Lake, Environmental Impact, Toxicity, Salmon Williams Lake: Remember the Mount Polley disaster? It’s been ten years, but the effects … Read more
Byelection in Cloverdale—Langley City Tests Trudeau’s Leadership Voters in Cloverdale—Langley City head to the polls today, testing Trudeau’s grip on the Liberal Party amid recent losses. Politics Cloverdale, Langley City, British Columbia, Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party, Conservative Party LANGLEY, B.C.: Today, voters in Cloverdale—Langley City are heading to the polls to choose a new MP. … Read more