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WFPS response times could be improved through new city pilot project – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The green light has been given to a pilot project that is expected to trigger green lights a little quicker and help improve emergency response times. The city says certain WFPS crews have started using emergency vehicle pre-emption technology (EVP) to cut …

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Customers to show ID at select LCBO stores as part of controlled entrance pilot

In a move to combat theft and provide a safer shopping experience, the LCBO will soon require some customers to present photo identification to security before entering at six Ontario stores as part of a new pilot program. On Tuesday, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), announced it is …

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Kingston city council set to decide the fate of the sleeping cabins pilot project – Kingston

The fate of Kingston, Ont.’s, sleeping cabins could be decided at Tuesday’s Kingston city council meeting. Council has a list of options to consider, from finding a permanent location to winding it down. There are four options on the table for the sleeping cabin pilot project. They can continue as …

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Winnipeg speed limit pilot posting positive results – Winnipeg

Residents living in one of a few Winnipeg neighbourhoods testing out lower speed limits say they’re already noticing an improvement in their freedom of movement in the area. Morgan Willacy, a resident in the Bourkevale area of the city, said walkability in the neighbourhood is already better. “It just makes …

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Small plane crashes during landing at Quebec City airport, pilot taken to hospital

Authorities at Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City confirmed that a small plane with one person aboard was involved in an incident Tuesday morning. Both Quebec City police and firefighters were called in to assist. Quebec City police spokesperson Sandra Dion confirmed one person was taken to hospital. Their …

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Swatting mosquitos with style: Winnipeg’s drone pilot project takes off – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg is launching a pilot project this summer to test the use of a drone for mosquito control operations. The city says as part of the pilot project, a drone measuring one meter in diameter and operated by contracted professionals from Manitoba-based …

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Pilot dead, passenger injured in eastern Ontario two seater plane crash

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 27, 2023 7:45 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size ALEXANDRIA, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say a pilot is dead and a passenger was injured in a two-seater plane crash. OPP say they responded to the crash shortly after 1 …

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New pilot project coming to Durham Region to educate youth on human trafficking – Durham

A new program is on its way to give youth in Durham Region more resources and education, in the fight against human trafficking in a digital world, geared towards students in grades 7-8. The “TeenIRL (In Real Life) Empowerment and Prevention Program” will be receiving $180,500 over the span of …

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Toronto considers pilot project to allow alcohol consumption in 20 parks – Toronto

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 28, 2023 12:57 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto residents could be allowed to consume alcohol in 20 parks in the coming months if city council approves a proposed pilot program. Next week, a city committee will be considering …

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