A group of environmental organizations and municipalities is worried that Quebec’s groundwater reserves are dwindling due to overconsumption and the effects of climate change. In an open letter sent to the environment minister, the 12 municipalities and nine environmental organizations say the province is consuming more groundwater than is being replenished. The municipalities, located along…
A ribbon cutting event for the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to go ahead later this week. A source with knowledge of the plan, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday. The Detroit Free Press has reported that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and former governor…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A youth has been charged after a school shooting threat was made in northern Alberta. It happened on Thursday, June 4, in the community of Sexsmith, located about 450 kilometres northwest of Edmonton in the Grande Prairie region. RCMP from the neighbouring town of Clairmont responded around…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size As Vancouver gets ready to host fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup, some may notice that the city is looking a lot cleaner than perhaps it has in the past. On the Granville Street strip, which is now closed to vehicles and buses,…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top U.S. law enforcement official. Trump submitted Blanche’s name to the U.S. Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating him. He has been serving as acting attorney general since April. Blanche’s nomination sets…
Recent restrictions placed on imports of Texas will not have a significant impact on cattle production in Canada for now, according to the national association for the country’s beef producers. The New World screwworm, the parasite at the centre of the import restrictions, can have devastating consequences, but Canada won’t bear the brunt of it,…
There is broad agreement that Halifax Regional Police needs a new home, but concerns are being raised about how much a new headquarters for the police force could cost taxpayers. From the age of the building to efficiency and safety concerns, 1975 Gottingen St. is no longer serving the needs of HRP. Options for the…
By Lisa Johnson The Canadian Press Posted June 8, 2026 3:51 pm Updated June 8, 2026 3:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Country music artist and southern Alberta rancher Corb Lund says his team has collected enough signatures to compel the province to take action to stop coal…
Descrease article font dimension Enhance article font dimension Firefighters in Toronto say they’re coping with an enormous spike in emergency calls, coping with tons of extra pressing requests. In a social media publish, Toronto hearth stated its crews had been referred to as to 622 emergency incidents within the metropolis over the earlier 24 hours….
Descrease article font measurement Enhance article font measurement A former airline captain allegedly flew a whole bunch of flights with out the required licence, Peel Regional Police say. Investigators introduced Monday the pressure will reveal the outcomes of a probe dubbed “Undertaking Icarus” Tuesday morning that reportedly includes the person. Get breaking Nationwide information Get…
