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Artificial intelligence is spreading beyond private industry and into the public sector, with one city in Ontario making a name for itself in its unique application of AI: in its fight against homelessness. Several experts say the City of London’s approach has been responsible so far, but argue that the …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Stars asking to leave doesn’t reflect on Winnipeg as an NHL city – Winnipeg
The city of Winnipeg seems to have taken a few body blows over the last week or so. While it’s nothing the city can’t handle, it is certainly a solid one-two combination that’s backed its hockey team up to the ropes. Over the last many decades, Winnipeg having to defend …
Read More »Vancouver mayor Ken Sim talks public safety, homelessness as the city gets ready to host FIFA 2026 – BC
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be bringing all eyes to Vancouver as the city will become one of the host cities in the expanded 48 team tournament. While we’re still three years out, Global’s Julie Nolin had a conversation with Mayor Ken Sim about what the city is doing …
Read More »City of Ottawa in talks with province on getting “fair share” of homelessness funding – Ottawa
TORONTO — The City of Ottawa and the province are in talks after Ontario decided to give the nation’s capital less than $1 million in new money for homelessness. Housing Minister Steve Clark told Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in a letter on April 28 that Ottawa was receiving a smaller …
Read More »CJ Sapong scores in debut as Toronto FC defeats New York City 1-0 – Toronto
TORONTO — On an evening that started with no small amount of chaos, newly acquired Toronto FC forward C.J. Sapong continued his career-long tradition of making a good first impression. After kickoff was delayed for 18 minutes Saturday night due to a fire alarm at BMO Field and Toronto lost …
Read More »Road construction season begins as city announces road closures – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The 2023 road construction season is about to get underway and the city is warning drivers of upcoming road closures. Stafford Street between Pembina Highway and Grant Avenue will close Monday until October 20. And Johnson Avenue West between Henderson Highway and …
Read More »Surrey city council to discuss proposed tax hike Monday – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Surrey city council will be back in session Monday and will again tackle a proposed double-digit tax hike. The suggested increase has been lowered to 12.5 per cent as the city has received provincial funding. Read more: Surrey to use provincial infrastructure …
Read More »Toronto city council moves to double the number of speed cameras – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto city council unanimously approved a motion this week to “dramatically expand” the number of speed cameras in the city. A statement Friday from Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie’s office said she led city council this week in moving to double the number …
Read More »City of Calgary finishes accessibility improvements to several Plus 15 bridges – Calgary
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Calgary said it has completed accessibility improvements to 26 Plus 15 bridges across the city. In a news release on Thursday, the city said a 2019 Plus 15 Network study identified the 26 bridge locations as a critical to …
Read More »City eyes $32M in surplus money for Calgary Transit recovery – Calgary
As the ridership continues to rebound on Calgary Transit, a city committee has endorsed investing surplus money to help ramp up services levels and cover revenue losses. As part of a discussion on service investment and improvement Wednesday, the city’s executive committee voted in favour allowing Calgary Transit to access …
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