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Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are legally divorced, ending the 19-year marriage of one of entertainment’s …
Read More »New study suggests urban raccoons are becoming more domesticated. Could they be pets one day?
LISTEN | New study reveals effects of city life on raccoons : The Current17:59Raccoons: Pests or Pets When most people think of raccoons, they picture city dwellers. The mid-sized, furry animals with distinctive, mask-like markings and ringed tails are infamous for slipping out after dusk to rummage through garbage bins. …
Read More »Firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near urban communities
Firefighters from across Canada have gathered in Strathcona County to learn more about responding to wildland fires in urban areas. The county is the first Canadian community in 2024 to host the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Responding to the Interface (RTI) program to further their specialized training in …
Read More »Ontario had no use for 6 parcels of land. An urban park is being carved out instead
The rural town of Uxbridge, Ont., is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. It is home to some of Ontario’s best hiking trails and biking routes, with kilometres of pristine Greenbelt land, a smattering of farmhouses and boutique local businesses. For decades, however, six parcels of land in the township have …
Read More »Early Christmas luncheon at Surrey Urban Mission spreads ‘holiday cheer’ – BC
Hundreds of people attended a Christmas luncheon at the Surrey Urban Mission in Whalley, B.C., on Tuesday — the first of what the shelter hopes will become an annual tradition and the inspiration for other similar gatherings. Jack O’Halloran, CEO of the charity, said the team already has plans for …
Read More »Groundbreaking ceremony held for Canada’s largest urban reserve in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
It’s a time of celebration and hope for Winnipeggers, Manitobans and Canadians. Today, a groundbreaking ceremony was held on the site of the former Kapyong Barracks, heralding construction on a massive development project that will see the land transformed into Canada’s largest urban reserve: Naawi-Oodena. “The centre of the heart, …
Read More »Doug Ford says he didn’t direct inclusion of land in urban boundary expansions
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 31, 2023 10:01 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he did not instruct staff to include specific developer-owned lands in expansions of urban boundaries that would have allowed building in those areas. The government announced …
Read More »Guilbeault suspending urban park study after Ford’s Greenbelt reversal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2023 6:09 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size OTTAWA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is expected today to stop a study of the Rouge National Urban Park that was launched after Ontario Premier Doug Ford opened nearby protected …
Read More »Urban vs. rural: Food prices go up everywhere, but it’s way worse in some areas
As Canadians continue to feel the pressure of inflation, groceries are one area many are hoping prices will ease soon. Global News went to the grocery store to see how rising prices are impacting families trying to make ends meet, as part of its ongoing Out of Pocket series. The prices …
Read More »Ottawa gardeners are findings ways to bring sustainability to their urban spaces
OTTAWA — Cole Etherington was not always a green thumb. In fact, he said his first year of gardening was plain horrible: his crops didn’t grow, the soil wasn’t right and everything that could go wrong, did. “It just absolutely sucked,” said Etherington. But that failure only pushed him to …
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