12 h. ago Vancouver could see 'real impacts on service levels' with budget

"Pretending that we are not in a tough economic climate is not an option," said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.

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12 h. ago Letters to The Sun: Community services not keeping up with development in Vancouver

Being a long-time Vancouver resident, I’ve seen the evolution of the city firsthand. There are so many amazing attributes to enjoy and be proud of, but the current direction of city council and development at all costs is not one of them. They work to build more housing — great, but then delay the needed […]

Sport

16 h. ago Man arrested, accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis, Tenn. mayor

Mayor Paul Young lives in a secure neighbourhood that has a large exterior wall, a gate, a guardhouse, security, and video surveillance, according to court documents.

Society

17 h. ago Doug Ford on Netflix documentary about brother: ‘Poor Rob’s been dead for 9 years . Leave the guy alone’

The premier said that he would not be watching the documentary, entitled Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Events

17 h. ago Opinion: Plan for downtown Edmonton should reflect the needs of everyone

On June 26, city council will vote on whether to extend the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy — funding that would support the new Downtown Action Plan, a $553-million strategy made up of eight main categories and 45 detailed subcategories. Over the past decade, downtown Edmonton has seen big changes: the Ice District and the long-awaited […]

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18 h. ago Conservatives set January dates for convention, review of Poilievre’s leadership

OTTAWA — Members of the Conservative party will hold a national convention in late January, where they’ll vote on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. The party’s national council has scheduled the convention for Jan. 29 and 31 in Calgary. Poilievre, who lost his seat in the House of Commons in the April election, will face a secret […]

Politics

20 h. ago Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation

Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with Canada's public safety minister.

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23 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Infill housing unit reduction an attempt to fool voters to re

Really!? Just who do Edmonton city councillors think they’re going to fool? At Tuesday’s meeting of council’s urban planning committee, councillors voted four to one to reduce the number of units permitted in mid-block developments from eight to six, after councillors had encountered crushing opposition to the eight-unit bylaw they passed more than a year-and-a-half […]

Events

32 h. ago After B.C. Conservative leader made claim of MLA blackmailers in his own party, NDP asked RCMP to investigate

One of the former MLAs said he welcomed an investigation, saying Rustad made the blackmail claims to 'distract' from questions about his leadership

Politics

35 h. ago Victoria’s new community safety plan gets council’s green light

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city. 

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36 h. ago Sask. wildfire evacuees demand government accountability for ‘mismanagement’ of crisis

At a media event in Saskatoon, evacuees joined Saskatchewan NDP MLA Jordan McPhail to share their stories and frustrations.

Events

36 h. ago Second mistrial for former Woodstock mayor as lawyer disbarred

Woodstock’s embattled former mayor has notched a second mistrial in his long and complicated journey through the criminal justice system.

Economics

36 h. ago LILLEY: Toronto’s mayoral race already underway despite contenders playing coy

Mayor Chow, Councillor Bradford insist they're focused on city issues instead, while ex-mayor Tory lurks in shadows

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38 h. ago Edmonton city councillor wants Oilers' fan park agreement put to a referendum

Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz has made no secret of the fact that he doesn’t support a proposed deal between the city, province and the Oilers Entertainment Group to build a new event park next to Rogers Place. A city council public hearing on the agreement is scheduled for June 26 at city hall. But […]

Sport

38 h. ago Parliament Hill protester ‘in shock’ after being blasted in face with power washer

Nicholas Ewanchuk, 45, sustained large gash on his lip after clash with employee of federal contractor

Sport

40 h. ago NDP formally asks RCMP to probe Rustad’s claim of MLA blackmailers

The BC NDP has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the BC Conservative Opposition tried to blackmail their ex-colleagues.

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41 h. ago Whoopi Goldberg compares living in U.S. to Iran in ‘The View’ clash: ‘LET’S NOT DO THAT’

Whoopi Goldberg and Alyssa Farah Griffin were at odds on Wednesday’s episode of The View over living in America versus living in Iran. As the panel of hosts discussed President Donald Trump’s call for Iran to surrender amid the increasing conflict with Israel, legal expert and co-host Sunny Hostin explained that Israel’s decision to preemptively […]

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42 h. ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's thriving Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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42 h. ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's busy Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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46 h. ago Chicago council allows summer curfews for minors but mayor vows veto

The move is a bid to curb violence that has typically ramped up during the summer months

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