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It might yet be too early to write the obituary for the Vancouver Whitecaps, as rumours swirl of potential buyers for the Major League Soccer club and campaigns organized by fans and businesses to “save the Caps” gather strength. But amid the swell of hope, emotion and social media blitzes …
Read More »Military members arrive in Pimicikimak Cree Nation amid water woes
Listen to this article Estimated 4 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. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are on the ground providing help to a First Nation …
Read More »Hotel reservation woes and predators on school-issued laptops: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Booking.com cancelled woman’s $4K hotel reservation, then offered her same rooms for $17K WATCH | Booking.com is one of the biggest online travel agencies: Booking.com cancels …
Read More »Calgary pipe woes flag ‘dire need’ for infrastructure upgrades: municipalities group
The condition of infrastructure across the country is dire and action needs to be taken now to prevent the kind of massive water pipe break that continues to plague Alberta’s biggest city, says the president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Geoff Stewart was in Calgary as part of the …
Read More »Science Centre woes force Ford government to shutter Ontario landmark forever
The Ford government is shutting down the Ontario Science Centre immediately and permanently amid concerns that the roof is no longer structurally sound – a drastic step announced just hours before the popular attraction was sealed off from public access. The provincial government said a new engineering report has found …
Read More »As financial woes mount, military cemetery in Montreal at risk of closing – Montreal
With D-Day commemoration ceremonies underway across the country, the future of a local military cemetery in Pointe-Claire remains uncertain. The Pointe-Claire National Field of Honour is facing mounting financial pressures and is looking for support to ensure its continued presence in the community. Touted as the country’s largest military cemetery …
Read More »What the Rideau Canal’s ice woes tell us for Canada’s winter sport future – National
When Ottawa residents watch National Capital Commission crews working on the ice on the iconic Rideau Canal, they know winter is coming. On Tuesday, the NCC put out an alert for residents to keep off the ice, as winter is not quite here yet. “Winter is almost here, but not …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets aren’t going anywhere, Chipman says, amid attendance woes – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets aren’t going anywhere. That’s the message from executive chairman Mark Chipman, who says he’s seen the buzz about the team’s less-than-impressive attendance at recent home games, but wants fans to know Jets ownership are in it for the long haul. “We had 10 years of sellouts, and …
Read More »‘Previously unidentified’ landfill woes boost Trans Mountain pipeline costs
A Trans Mountain company report reveals new details about what triggered massive cost overruns within its pipeline expansion project, including problems it says were caused by an abandoned landfill site. Submitted to the Canadian Energy Regulator, the 47-page report states that construction crews encountered an “extreme risk” in the form …
Read More »Toronto’s Pearson airport now 2nd worst in world for delays. Ottawa says travel woes on the mend
Fatima Sherefa, 17, had a rough night at Toronto’s Pearson Airport on Aug. 6. Her flight from Toronto home to Winnipeg had been delayed several times and then, just after midnight, it was cancelled. Sherefa says Air Canada staff didn’t offer hotel accommodation for the night, and instead passed out yoga …
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