95 minutes ago Deachman: Leaf blowers — the autumn assault on Ottawa's eardrums is now underway

Leaf blowers: Noisy, unhealthy and expensive, these devices invade Ottawa every fall, just as we are trying to enjoy nature's beauty.

Events

4 hours ago Vancouver police need access to city's traffic cameras, say councillors

Advocates say Surrey RCMP's use of traffic cameras helped in arrest of three accused killers

Events

6 hours ago Radium Hot Springs heritage building and pools get $29 million makeover

Hot springs in Kootenay National Park long used by First Nations were commercialized by the Canadian government in the 1920s

Economics

10 hours ago LEEF Brands Partners with Investment Publishing LLC for Strategic Investor Relations Campaign

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands Inc. (“LEEF” or the “Company”) (CSE: LEEF) (OTC: LEEEF) is excited to announce its partnership with Investment Publishing LLC (“Investment Publishing”), led by Mariusz Skonieczny, to enhance the Company’s investor relations strategy. The engagement of Investment Publishing, which commenced on October 21, 2024 for […]

Culture

10 hours ago Edmonton won't add optional criminal record checks for council candidates

Edmonton city council decided not to bring in an optional new rule that would require anyone running in the next municipal election to undergo a criminal record check that could be publicly accessible. City council on Tuesday discussed the potential change recently made available because of changes to Alberta’s rules for municipal elections as the […]

Sport

10 hours ago The Province is using the Alberta Labour Code to Hammer Down Already Struggling Workers

EDMONTON, Alberta — The Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade is, again, using an obscure piece of the Alberta Labour Code to restrict the right of education support workers to take job action by imposing a Disputes Inquiry Board (DIB) on CUPE Local 3550. A DIB is not a neutral third party with authority […]

Society

11 hours ago Politicians give early support to big expansion of Hyde Park merchants group

City politicians on Tuesday gave the initial OK to exploring a massive expansion of the Hyde Park business association, but not without skepticism as to how it will operate. Members of council’s planning committee endorsed having city staff and the Hyde Park business improvement area (BIA) explore more than doubling its existing footprint. The proposed […]

Politics

11 hours ago Real estate agent is the first candidate in Ensemble Montréal leadership race

Younes El Moustir says his diverse background would be an asset if he reaches the mayor's office.

Politics

11 hours ago Toronto sports bar gets locked out by landlord and is asking the community for help

A Toronto sports bar that's a community staple is fighting back against a landlord that's trying to boot them out.An instant hit in Parkdale ever since opening its doors in 2022, Peaches Sports Bar is more than just a place to watch the game with your crew; it also just so happens to be one of the (if not the) only queer sports bars in Toronto, holding a safe space for 2SLGBTQ+ sports fans to cheer on their favourite teams.Of course, nearly everyone in the neighbourhood is a fan of Peaches, no matter which way you swing, thanks to their menu of ballpark classics done absolutely right (think hotdogs on housemade buns and crispy-edged smash burgers) and taps representing a slew of local breweries.The epitome of a community hub, Peaches' owners, Veronica and Anthony, seemed prime...

Sport

11 hours ago More Quebecers than ever waiting past acceptable delay for breast cancer surgery

"We know what it's like for women to wait. We get calls. They ask, 'What do we do?'," says a Breast Cancer Action Quebec adviser. "But the more important thing is, what the heck is going on?"

Science