Some say they’re blue. For others, they’re purple. Either way, dozens of coloured lights are illuminating parts of Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail — leaving many Calgarians wondering why. The province has confirmed to CBC News that, contrary to many theories, the lights aren’t intentionally blue. In fact, it’s the …
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$200K worth of drugs, guns seized in multi-city drug bust, Ontario police say
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they’ve arrested six people and seized about $200,000 worth of illegal drugs, firearms, and other prohibited weapons after a months-long investigation that spanned several cities in Ontario and Quebec. In a press release Monday, police said they’ve laid 42 drugs and firearms-related charges after executing …
Read More »What would it take for Canada to hit its climate targets?
Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released his audit of the federal government’s emissions reduction plan. To achieve its goals, Canada needs steep emissions cuts in the oil and gas sector. Canadians received a jarring reality check on Tuesday when the environment commissioner released …
Read More »100 job applications later, this newcomer still can’t restart his engineering career in Canada
Migrants with foreign training often face complex barriers to getting a professional license here in Canada, but new legislation in B.C. aims to streamline that process. Proposed B.C. legislation aims to remove employment barriers faced by foreign-trained migrants. Rex Gonzales worked as an industrial engineer and project manager for 16 …
Read More »Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 counts of sexual assault
One-time Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty by a Toronto jury on Sunday of four counts of sexual assault. He was acquitted of one of five counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. Nygard didn’t appear to show any emotion as the verdict was handed …
Read More »Clock ticking towards the Greater Toronto Area’s first major snowfall
As we inch closer to the start of winter next month, meteorological and astronomical, eventually we will see the first major snowfall event in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). But, when will that occur? While we’ve had snow in parts of southern Ontario earlier this month and on Halloween, we’ve …
Read More »B.C. climber dead after avalanche in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
A 29-year-old B.C. man was killed Saturday following an avalanche in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country. RCMP Corp. Troy Savinkoff said Stoney Nakoda RCMP received notice of an avalanche involving two people shortly after 3 p.m. MT, on Saturday. Rescuers found a 26-year-old woman, but the man …
Read More »Ontario transit service wants inspectors to fine 6,000 train riders a month for fare evasion
Metrolinx, an Ontario-run public transit agency, introduced a monthly target for fare evasion fines in September, according to an employee who was not authorized to speak on the matter. The agency says the policy is being applied fairly to all riders and that employees are receiving anti-bias training. Agency says …
Read More »More international students in London, Ont., using food banks after social media spread misinformation
A misconception about how Canadian food banks operate — combined with some misleading information on social media — has led to a sudden increase in usage among international students at London’s food bank, and at others in Canada. YouTube video suggested food banks could provide a regular supply of free …
Read More »He won $20K in small claims court after suing a shady contractor — 7 years later he’s still trying to collect
Nova Scotia man Peter Dobson took his contractor to small claims court and won — the contractor was ordered to pay more than $20,000 for unfinished work. Seven years later, he says he hasn’t seen a dime. Legal experts warn winning in small claims court — touted as an easier …
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