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A reduced speed pilot project is set to start on Wednesday, March 1, and it will lower speed limits to 30 kilometres per hour in some Winnipeg neighbourhoods. “Probably the number one reason we’re piloting this is the impact on quality of life,” said Public Works Committee Chair Janice Lukes, …
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Birdhouse project raises funds for Oliver, B.C. homeless population – Okanagan
A community art project in Oliver, B.C., has been raising funds for the local homeless population. Oliver Councillor Dave Mattes, his wife, along with local organizations helped bring his idea to life nearly two years ago. The project includes 40 unique birdhouses located on the corner of Main Street and …
Read More »‘Proper recognition’: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario Métis sign self-governance deal
Three Métis groups signed a deal Friday with the federal government that recognizes them as Indigenous governments, putting them on equal constitutional standing with First Nations and opening the door to further negotiations such as compensation for land lost. Read more: All Métis residential school survivors must be recognized, MNC …
Read More »Southern Ontario preparing for ‘messy mix’ of winter weather
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in Toronto and areas of southern Ontario are bracing for a “messy mix” of winter weather. On Sunday morning, Environment Canada issued special weather statements for wintery precipitation and strong winds on Monday and into Monday night. “Precipitation will likely begin …
Read More »Assiniboine Park Zoo marks International Polar Bear Day – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Assiniboine Park Zoo held an entire weekend of activities for International Polar Bear Day, which will be taking place Monday. The weekend allowed the zoo to not only mark the occasion but to raise awareness about the important role modern zoos play …
Read More »2 tourists rescued after lost overnight in snow storm in North Vancouver, B.C. – BC
Two tourists from Mexico and Columbia are extremely lucky after spending an entire night outdoors near Norvan Falls in North Vancouver, North Shore Rescue says. “They took a bus here. They started their hike at 1 p.m. Saturday,” said Don Jardine, a North Shore Rescue team member. “I don’t know …
Read More »Iconic Rideau Canal Skateway will not open this year in historic first
After weeks of anticipation and slowly melting hopes, Canada’s iconic Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa will not be opening for the first time in history. The famous canal-turned-ice rink has opened to the public every year since 1971. The National Capital Commission (NCC) that manages the canal’s operations released a …
Read More »D.C. United rallies late to beat Toronto FC 3-2 in wild MLS season opener – Toronto
WASHINGTON — D.C. United matched Toronto FC’s comeback with one of its own in a wild MLS season opener Saturday. Substitute Theodore (Ted) Ku-Dipietro set up Christian Benteke in the 90th minute and then scored the winner in the 98th minute — his first MLS goal — as D.C. United …
Read More »Virden RCMP look for armed, dangerous man after alleged assault at First Nation – Winnipeg
Virden RCMP said they are looking for a man who they consider to be armed and dangerous after an alleged incident on Friday. At 9:15 p.m. RCMP went to a residence on Sioux Valley Dakota First Nation after a report of an injured person being held against their will by …
Read More »Report: Child exploitation, robberies on the rise in Kelowna
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A report outlining crime statistics from 2022 will be presented to Kelowna city council on Monday. The report notes general crime saw a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Overall calls for service last year were down six per cent, however, Kelowna’s …
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