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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 16, 2024 8:11 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Large amounts of water were pouring onto streets near the Jacques Cartier bridge in Montreal this morning after a major water main break. Images broadcast by networks Radio-Canada …
Read More »Canada can’t catch a break from the heat. Will it last all summer?
A sizzling heat wave has Canada and the United States in its grip as a global streak of the hottest months continues to shatter records. Heat warnings were in place on Monday in parts of eight provinces — British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward …
Read More »Renters under pressure: When will the fever break in the hot rental market? – National
Ask the average renter and they can tell you: Canadian rents have soared in recent years. The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation shows the average asking rent for all property types in May rose above $2,200 for the first time. That’s up 9.3 per cent year over year, the …
Read More »Officials to provide update on Calgary water main break, supply concerns
Officials in Calgary are scheduled to provide an update this morning regarding last week’s massive water main break and the usage restrictions and supply concerns that emerged as a result. Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Susan Henry and City of Calgary water services director Nancy Mackay are …
Read More »Ontario legislature rises early for extended summer break
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Politicians at the Ontario legislature have risen a week earlier than scheduled, with the house not expected to return until mid-October. Ontario Premier Doug Ford ceremonially walked through the halls of Queen’s Park at the end of Question Period on Thursday to …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Why not Winnipeg? Could Jets break Canada’s Stanley Cup drought? – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NHL’s regular season is finally over, and now the hard work begins. By qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs, 16 teams get a chance to play up to 28 more games to win the Stanley Cup. In a way, it’s an …
Read More »Tim Hortons pizza? Chain looks to break through in crowded food market – National
Tim Hortons executives and chefs have collectively eaten thousands of flatbread pizzas over the last several years. There were versions that were spicy, others that begged for flavoured oil to be added to the base and a slew designed to figure out which combination of cheeses would nail the “ooey …
Read More »Family spring break activities around Winnipeg over spring break – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba Museum in Winnipeg is hosting an array of events this spring break, and families are invited to join in the fun. From interactive shows to dancing, stories and a festival of art, the museum will be open to the public …
Read More »Police to continue retail theft crackdown with focus on spring break – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police are trying to continue a crackdown on retail theft through a program which it says has shown some positive results so far. It was back during the holiday season when police launched the Retail Theft Initiative, as officers looked to …
Read More »Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens return from break, dump Washington Capitals 5-2 – Montreal
The 10-day break is over for the Montreal Canadiens. Now, it’s time for the final stretch, which started with a 5-2 win over the Capitals in Washington. Samuel Montembeault was the star of the game as the Caps outplayed Montreal, but they struggled to finish their chances. Wilde Horses The …
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