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Ever since the devastating spring floods of 2020 in Fort McMurray, the northeastern Alberta community has been shoring up its defences against rising rivers. Now, officials with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) say Fort McMurray is better prepared for future floods. “From a permanent structural mitigation standpoint, there’s …
Read More »North Korea blows up inter-Korean roads near the border
North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas on Tuesday, prompting South Korea’s military to fire warning shots. Pyongyang said last week it would cut off the inter-Korean roads and railways entirely and further fortify …
Read More »It’s summer, but don’t rush on the roads: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg
In light of some high-profile traffic fatalities in recent months, Manitoba RCMP are urging local drivers to use caution on the roads this summer. Sgt. Paul Manaigre told 680 CJOB’s Connecting Winnipeg that police tend to see more examples of impaired driving in the summer months. “We’re definitely seeing factors of people …
Read More »‘It’s just increasing’: Winnipeg ‘bike mayor’ raises alarm about dangerous roads – Winnipeg
Winnipeg bike advocates are calling for immediate solutions to help keep cyclists safe after another incident on city streets. A teenage cyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Academy Road and Wellington Crescent on Monday evening, and the next day, nearly 200 people shut down the area …
Read More »Deadly weekend on Quebec roads prompts warning from police – Montreal
A driver and a pedestrian lost their lives in two separate accidents in Quebec on Sunday. In the first accident, a collision involving multiple vehicles took place around 6 a.m. on the Turcot interchange. The crash, at the Highway 15 ramp leading to Route 136 East, killed a driver and …
Read More »4 First Nations sign deal with Ontario to build roads near Ring of Fire
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Four First Nations have signed a deal with Ontario for new roads, other infrastructure projects and skills training as the province lays a foundation for plans to mine the Ring of Fire. The province says Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation …
Read More »High number of rescue calls on forest service roads prompts warning from COSAR
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 »Blowing snow leads to highway closures in Manitoba Friday night
Snow has returned to Manitoba with a bang Friday night, leading to highway closures in the province. News Source link
Read More »UPDATE: Highways reopen after Monday night closures
Snow and strong winds have led to the closure of several highways across the province Monday night. News Source link
Read More »Snow piling up on some Manitoba roads Thursday morning – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size While the snow may be sticking to the roof of your car on Thursday morning, major roadways in Winnipeg remain relatively clear. Environment Canada is reporting four centimetres of snow, but most of it is melting on the roads, which could cause …
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