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‘This is the heart of the community’: Massive structure fire destroys building on Toronto’s Ward Island – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto fire crews battled an early morning blaze at the Ward’s Island Community Centre on Sunday. Emergency responders say calls reporting the fire came in around 2:20 a.m. By the time firetrucks arrived on scene, it was a fully involved structure fire. …

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As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a pass

As a winter storm hits parts of western New York state, those living in southern Ontario might wonder why it isn’t making its way up north. It all comes down to how the wind blows, says Global News’ chief meteorologist, Anthony Farnell. “It has everything to do with that wind …

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Winnipeg man convicted of massive crime spree escapes Manitoba prison – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man who led police on one of the most brazen crime sprees some officers had ever seen has escaped from Stony Mountain Institution. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) told Winnipeg police Terry Dutko got away from officers during a …

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Ontario plans ‘massive amounts of density’ along transit lines

Ontario’s housing minister is telling people who live near transit stations to get used to and embrace an influx of new buildings as the province plans for “massive amounts of density” along transit lines. Paul Calandra said the Ford government is working on plans to speed up building along transit …

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Calgary faces massive funding gaps as Alberta municipalities rally for provincial help – Calgary

Calgary city councillors are getting set to juggle how to afford a slew of recommended investments in this year’s budget, and an ongoing gap in funding; as the city’s mayor joins a call from other Alberta cities and towns for the provincial government to step up. On Tuesday, city council …

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Firefighters battle massive fire at industrial site in north Etobicoke – Toronto

Toronto fire says firefighters are battling a large six-alarm fire that is currently out of control at an industrial site in north Etobicoke on Friday. Crews were called to Vulcan Street, near Martin Grove and Belfield roads, just after 1 a.m. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop told reporters on Friday …

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Massive Sutherland Ave. structure fire may have been arson, Winnipeg police say – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A massive blaze that tore through a partially empty industrial warehouse in North Point Douglas may have been intentionally set. Winnipeg police confirmed Friday they’re investigating Tuesday’s Sutherland Avenue fire as a possible arson. The building, which was once home to Vulcan …

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Winnipeg fire crews battle massive structure fire on Sutherland Avenue – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Firefighting efforts in the North Point Douglas neighbourhood are expected to continue throughout Tuesday as crews battle a massive structure fire on Sutherland Avenue between Maple Street North and Argyle Avenue. Over a dozen Winnipeg fire crews and about 20 pieces of …

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Parliament’s Centre Block is getting a massive overhaul. Here’s what’s changing

A massive overhaul of Centre Block on Parliament Hill is expected to be completed by 2031 and open to the public by 2032. Rob Wright, an assistant deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, says structural strengthening and heritage restoration is currently underway. A new three-level welcome centre is …

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Massive blaze breaks out at Oakville subdivision under construction

A massive fire has broken out at a subdivision under construction in east Oakville. Halton Regional Police said it occurred in the area of Dundas Street East and William Cutmore Boulevard, near Ninth Line. Emergency crews responded to the scene at around 11:40 a.m. Images and videos on social media …

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