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Canada’s intelligence service warns that technological innovations adopted by municipalities could be exploited by adversaries such as the Chinese government to harvest sensitive data, target diaspora communities and interfere in elections. A newly released report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service urges policy-makers and the technology industry to consider steps …
Read More »City of Winnipeg crews temporarily filling early season potholes – Winnipeg
City crews are embracing dry but cold Winnipeg weather to temporarily fix early-season potholes. “There was very little pothole patching going on last spring around this time but this year, it’s kind of on average,” City of Winnipeg public works communications coordinator Ken Allen said. Right now, the city has …
Read More »No end in sight to Vancouver’s CRAB Park tent city – BC
Almost two years after it was established, the encampment at Vancouver’s CRAB Park is not going anywhere, although many residents have moved out. Kevin Strome, who was among the first to pitch a tent in the Downtown Eastside park, said he worked with Carnegie Community Centre outreach staff to find …
Read More »Garden City Gophers win 1st hockey crown in dramatic fashion to prevent 3-peat – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It took a few extra minutes, but it was worth the wait for the Garden City Gophers. The Gophers won the school’s first ever boys high school hockey title as they defeated the two-time defending champion St. Paul’s Crusaders 4-3 in overtime …
Read More »Garden City forces deciding game in high school hockey city championship – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg High School Hockey League crown will come down to a one-game, winner-take-all contest. The Garden City Gophers temporarily thwarted a potential three-peat as they defeated the two-time defending champion St. Paul’s Crusaders in game 2 of the city championship series 5-2 on Wednesday at the Seven Oaks Sportsplex. …
Read More »City of Kingston waiting for coronation before hanging portraits of King Charles III – Kingston
While the queen’s portrait still hangs in Kingston’s city council chambers, it does not at legion 631 in Kingston, Ont.’s west end. However, a photo of King Charles III is already up, adorning the legion’s hall. “I went on the internet just to see what I could find of King …
Read More »City of Vancouver approves property tax hike of 10.7 per cent – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size In a surprise move Tuesday night at Vancouver City Hall, Council approved the biggest tax increase in more than a decade. The City has approved the 2023 Operating Budget and homeowners are on the hook for a 10.7 per cent increase in …
Read More »Warming centres remain available in Toronto amidst extreme cold, city says – Toronto
The City of Toronto’s warming centres are open, with those located in the downtown operating at capacity overnight, as a cold snap grips the area. In a statement, the city said its emergency homelessness systems had been instructed not to turn anyone away from shelters or warming centres during the …
Read More »‘Miracle on ice’: Ukrainian refugees arrive in Quebec City for hockey tournament
A team of preteen Ukrainian refugees that have been scattered across Europe by war arrived Wednesday in Quebec City, where they’ll get the chance to compete in a renowned hockey tournament. The team of 11- and 12-year-olds landed in Montreal before being bused to the provincial capital ahead of next …
Read More »Millennium Library reopening postponed pending safety audit, City of Winnipeg says – Winnipeg
Plans to reopen the Millennium Library in downtown Winnipeg have been postponed once again due to safety concerns amongst staff. This comes after four people were arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing inside the facility just over a month ago. Read more: No reopening date set for Winnipeg’s Millennium …
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