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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) has gone on over 30 rescue calls so far this year and is finding an unusual increase in rescues along forest service roads (FSRs). “A lot of people were travelling the forest service roads in vehicles …
Read More »Should school buses have seatbelts? Rollover crash in Ontario prompts new questions
The Ontario government is facing calls to take a closer look at seatbelts and road safety for students after a school bus rolled over in Woodstock, Ont., on Tuesday morning. The rollover happened with 40 students on the school bus and led to one being pinned underneath the vehicle, according …
Read More »‘Slap in the face’: Ex-Mandalorian star’s invite to FAN EXPO prompts backlash – BC
FAN EXPO returns to Vancouver next month with a list of stars, including Elijah Wood and Danny Trejo, but one guest is raising some eyebrows. Gina Carano is best known for her work in The Mandalorian and Deadpool. However, her strong political views on issues such as the 2020 U.S. …
Read More »Girl fatally stabbed on Graham Avenue prompts homicide investigation: WPS – Winnipeg
Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a teen girl following a stabbing on Graham Avenue. On Friday, at 1 p.m. police say they went to the 200 block of Graham and found a young girl who appeared to have been stabbed. The girl received immediate medical attention and underwent …
Read More »Ambulance shortage in Toronto prompts calls to nearby municipalities for help: union – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto paramedics union is sounding the alarm after the city had no available ambulances to handle a large backlog of calls on Monday, prompting the union to issue a “Code Red Alert.” The union told Global News that late in the …
Read More »Fatal crash prompts part of Highway 401 closure near Toronto-Mississauga border – Toronto
Ontario Provincial Police say a portion of Highway 401 is closed near the Toronto-Mississauga border after a fatal crash. OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said a two-vehicle collision happened at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday south of Toronto Pearson Airport. The westbound collector lanes are blocked on Highway 401 past Renforth Drive. …
Read More »Poor air quality from wildfires prompts 41 alerts in B.C.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size During unprecedented wildfires and the B.C. state of emergency, people throughout the province are being advised to stay safe from the effects of poor air quality after 41 air quality statements were put in effect in central and southern regions. Alerts from Environment …
Read More »Hot, humid weather in Toronto prompts heat warning – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A heat warning has been issued for Toronto as hot and humid conditions are expected for the city. Environment Canada issued the warning on Wednesday, saying temperatures are expected to reach between 30 C and 33 C. On Thursday, the weather agency …
Read More »Lack of lifeguards at Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. this summer prompts concerns
Some residents in Cobourg, Ont., say not having any lifeguards this summer at Victoria Beach is “reckless.” As part of its 2023 municipal budget, the Town of Cobourg council approved not having lifeguards at the popular Lake Ontario beach this summer. No debate or discussion was held on the staff …
Read More »Man’s death at Elphinstone and Dewdney in Regina prompts police, coroner probe
Regina police are working with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service to investigate the death involving a man found at Elphinstone and Dewdney. News Source link
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