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Video of forceful arrest by Toronto police officers on TTC raises concerns

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Video of a forceful arrest on a TTC subway train circulating on social media is leading to questions about the need for such a severe response. Toronto police say they are aware of the video and that the “Professional Standards Unit is …

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E-scooters now available for rent in Regina – Regina

Descrease article font size Increase article font size For those looking to catch a ride on a new e-scooter, now is the time to hit the road. As of Wednesday morning, e-scooters are available to rent in Regina, from vendors Bird and Neuron. “We are excited to have these industry …

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‘Loved to death’: Balancing recreation and conservation in Alberta’s mountain parks

The number of annual visitors to Alberta’s parks has been steadily rising, sparking a question of how to balance the desire for recreation with environmental concerns. “Places like Banff National Park and Waterton are being loved to death,” said Jody Hilty, president of Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative. The number …

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Canadian cities cutting transit services could cause ‘death spiral,’ researcher warns

Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and strengthen public transit systems in a time of declining ridership and labour challenges, a transit researcher says. While cities like Montreal and Halifax are reducing bus routes to save money or deal with staff shortages, a …

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