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Read More »Muslim charity’s lawsuit accuses Stoney Creek church of ‘bad faith’ in preventing Islamic school lease
A Muslim charity’s lawsuit alleges a landlord cancelled a new lease agreement with the organization after a Hamilton pastor — with a church that would be sharing the space — made Islamophobic comments during a recent service. The Toledo Foundation was hoping the new space would host its Islamic school and said the cancellation has impacted dozens of children …
Read More »Alaska man survives being pinned face-down in a glacier creek by a massive boulder for 3 hours
An Alaska man who was pinned face-down in an icy creek by a 318-kilogram boulder for three hours survived the ordeal with no major injuries, thanks in part to his wife’s quick thinking and lots of luck. Kell Morris’ wife held his head above water to prevent him from drowning while …
Read More »Mother orca with 3 offpsring in Vancouver’s False Creek a sign of recovery: researcher
A family of orcas in Vancouver’s False Creek have sparked joy among the people who saw them. It happened Sunday and was witnessed by Joanne Randle, who was travelling on False Creek Ferries, a small commuter service that transports people to and from Granville Island. “All of a sudden, the …
Read More »WorkSafeBC fines 2 companies total of $48K after 2 injured in Dawson Creek industrial explosion
WorkSafeBC says it has fined two companies a total of $48,000 after an explosion at an oil and gas facility in Dawson Creek, B.C., injured two workers. According to WorkSafe inspection reports, on June 24, Key Energy was welding at a facility operated by Secure Energy Services that accepts oilfield waste. The work safety watchdog says both companies failed …
Read More »Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire – Okanagan
Three of nine wildfires burning in the Shuswap region are either listed as under control or being held. That’s according to the B.C. Wildfire Service, which issued updates Saturday on the five fires. In the North Shuswap, two fires along the Seymour Arm of Shuswap Lake are in different stages. …
Read More »Multi-boat fire in False Creek renews questions about derelict vessel enforcement – BC
A dramatic boat fire in Vancouver’s False Creek on Thursday has renewed concerns about the management of vessels moored in the busy waterway. One person suffered serious burns when a trio of boats moored together went up in flames around 6 p.m. Two of those boats have since sunk. 1:42 …
Read More »Police seek man last seen leaving Dawson Creek hotel – BC
Mounties in Dawson Creek are looking for a man who was last seen leaving a local hotel last Saturday. RCMP were first called to perform a wellness check on Ronald Pilgrim, who had left the Travelodge on foot earlier that day and who has not been seen since. In a …
Read More »Man. RCMP says investigators ready if Pine Creek dig uncovers evidence of crime – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba RCMP say they’re monitoring a community-led forensic dig at Minegoziibe Anishinabe, also known as Pine Creek First Nation, and that investigators have been assigned to follow up on any discoveries that might be related to criminal activity. The community is working …
Read More »Hamilton fire evacuates Canada Post site in Stoney Creek after hazardous materials report
Firefighters say part of the Canada Post processing plant in Stoney Creek, Ont., was evacuated Tuesday morning after hazardous materials were reported to be at the site. Staff were moved out of the Millen Road location, north of Arvin Avenue, just before 4 a.m, as a precaution. A Hamilton fire …
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