65 h. ago Ford government obfuscated Greenbelt records through code words: commissioner

Premier Doug Ford's office says the government has taken several steps to strengthen record-keeping practices

Politics

3 d. ago Newfoundland and Labrador Police Officers Presented with MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards for Outstanding Road Safety Efforts

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Police officers across Newfoundland and Labrador will be recognized at MADD Canada’s seventh annual Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony for their outstanding efforts to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roadways, waterways, and trails. This year, 17 police officers will be awarded: 10 from […]

Events

5 d. ago Media Advisory: Town of Athabasca to Host Wildfire Awareness Day with Live HydroDome1000 Demonstration

Showcasing advanced wildfire fighting technology for Alberta communities ATHABASCA, Alberta, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What:Live demonstration of the HydroDome1000 water cannon, developed by FFF Equipment, an innovative firefighting system that delivers high-capacity, precision water jets to combat intense wildfires quickly and efficiently. This advanced technology helps protect communities and natural resources by improving […]

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5 d. ago Media Advisory: MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards Recognize Newfoundland and Labrador Police Officers for Keeping Roads Safe

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Police officers in Newfoundland and Labrador will be recognized at the 2025 MADD Canada’s Team Nick Coates Awards ceremony for going above and beyond to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roads, waterways and trails. This year, 16 police officers will be presented with […]

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9 d. ago MADD Canada Honours Victims at Saskatchewan Provincial Monument Ceremony

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, June 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Victims killed in crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs will be honoured today during a ceremony hosted by MADD Canada at the Saskatchewan Provincial Monument in Saskatoon. Families and friends of victims will be joined by community members and special guests for the remembrance ceremony. The […]

Culture

9 d. ago 'A smack on the hand:' Current, former Vancouver police officers upset suspended cop keeps his job

The VPD's decision not to participate in Const. Keiron McConnell's sexual misconduct hearing has upset several officers, who believe he should have been fired. The department says the case has led to the creation of a new sexual harassment policy.

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1 week ago B.C. wildfire crews defend homes in Kelly Lake as Kiskatinaw River fire approaches

The fire has now grown past Kelly Lake Road and officials will be keeping a close eye on the winds, which are expected to gust up to 60 km/h and will remain elevated overnight.

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1 week ago Media Advisory: Global Energy Show Canada 2025 to Convene World Energy Leaders for Critical Industry Dialogue

CALGARY, Alberta, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: We are pleased to share the following major events taking place during the Global Energy Show (GESC), organized by dmg events, in Calgary from June 10-12, 2025.       Media interviews and photo opportunities will be available with spokespeople for the duration of the event.       […]

Politics

1 week ago Media Advisory: Ceremony to Honour Two New Victims Added to The Quebec Provincial Memorial in Quebec City

QUEBEC CITY, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada invites media and the public to attend its annual Quebec Provincial Memorial ceremony in honour of those who have been killed in crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs. The ceremony will be held on Friday and will be attended by victims’ families and friends. […]

Events

1 week ago Media Advisory – AESO Announces Interim Approach to Large Load Connections

Please note that attendance and registration for this media availability session is limited to media only. All materials shared with the media will be made available on www.aeso.ca following the session. CALGARY, Alberta, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is hosting a media availability session to speak about the […]

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1 week ago Media Advisory: Muslim Literary Festival Connects Muslim Writers with Editors, Agents, & Advocates

VAUGHAN, Ontario, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s only literary festival dedicated to Muslim writers is set to return to the Greater Toronto Area on Saturday, June 21, 2025. MLF offers a full day of community networking, industry engagement, talent discovery, and career development, connecting Muslim writers who have long been underrepresented in mainstream […]

Culture

2 w. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Home Support Workers to Rally in Sydney on Tuesday

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia — Home support workers represented by CUPE 3986, 3936, 4354, and 3953, will rally outside City Hall on Tuesday, with the support of delegates from CUPE Nova Scotia’s annual convention. They are gathering to raise awareness for their ongoing bargaining, which has been ongoing for nearly two years despite Premier Houston’s promise […]

Society

3 w. ago MADD Canada Reiterates Call for Administrative Sanctions at .05% – .08% BAC in Quebec

MONTREAL, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MADD Canada is renewing its call for the Quebec Government to introduce administrative sanctions for drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between .05% and .08%. Every other jurisdiction in Canada has implemented this proven road safety measure. Yukon, which had previously also lacked such sanctions, passed legislation […]

Politics

3 w. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: CUPE 2073 to Hold Press Conference at Queen’s Park on Monday as Canadian Hearing Services Refuses to Bargain

TORONTO — When Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) came to the negotiating table last week amidst an ongoing province wide strike impacting thousands of Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians, they did so not to bargain – but to demand silence and acquiescence. CHS said they’d only be willing to make an offer to settle […]

Culture

3 w. ago ‘Lifetime of devastation’: MADD on Toronto crash that killed 3 from alleged impaired driver

MADD Canada speaks out after a crash in Etobicoke kills three children. Experts say impaired driving persists due to false confidence and call for more enforcement.

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