9 d. ago ALC to investigate as event venues spring up on B.C. farmland

The farmland commission has received complaints about 20 large event centres across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Economics

1 week ago After summer of clear skies, smoke blankets B.C.’s Lower Mainland

An air quality advisory is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter causing hazy conditions across the region.

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1 week ago Air quality warnings issued as smoky haze settles over Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley

The haze stems from a number of wildfires near Hope, Whistler, and throughout the Cariboo region and, thanks to a ridge of pressure of high pressure over Vancouver this week, could stick around until the weekend.

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1 week ago Smoky haze over Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley expected to last a few days

The haze stems from a number of wildfires near Hope, Whistler, and throughout the Cariboo region and, thanks to a ridge of pressure of high pressure over Vancouver this week, could stick around until the weekend.

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1 week ago Smoke from swirling wildfires envelopes Edmonton area, triggering alerts

While the Environment Canada weather forecast for Monday includes an afternoon risk of showers with a high of 26 C and a thunderstorm later in the day, local smoke is expected to hang around into the night

Events

2 w. ago Chicago is in the Trump administration’s sights for its next immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to surge officers to Chicago for an immigration crackdown in its latest move to expand the federal law enforcement presence in major Democratic-run cities, according to two U.S. officials. The operation in the country’s third-largest city is expected to last about 30 days and could start as early […]

Politics

2 w. ago Metro Vancouver issues air quality warning over Fraser Valley wildfire, smog levels

An air quality warning was issued Sunday over elevated smog in the eastern parts of the metro area, and because of elevated wildfire smoke levels caused by the Sailor Bar blaze in the eastern Fraser Valley

Events

2 w. ago Heat wave: Air quality warning, evacuation alerts in eastern Fraser Valley

The eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and eastern and central Fraser Valley are under an air quality warning

Events

2 w. ago B.C. heat wave: Air quality warning, evacuation alerts in eastern Fraser Valley

The eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and eastern and central Fraser Valley are under an air quality warning

Events

3 w. ago It's going to be a nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Toronto is squeezing in every last outdoor festival and event it can, meaning that getting around the city over the next few days might take a bit longer than you'd expect.Whether you're joining thousands of others at the CNE, exploring local art in Yorkville, or heading to a local concert, expect some significant road closures, packed transit routes, and diversions.Between Friday, Aug. 22 and Sunday, Aug. 21, several road restrictions and traffic management measures will be coming into effect for events, filming and critical construction.From 5 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 to 2 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, Yonge Street will be closed between Dundas and Richmond Streets for the Sankofa Day event, a full-day celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture and local diversity, as well as the official opening of the new Sankofa Square.From 7 a.m. on Friday, August 22 to 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, Yorkville Avenue will also be closed b...

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3 w. ago Most Air Canada domestic, international flights expected to take off Thursday

It is expected to take up to 10 days for service to return to normal levels across Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge

Society

3 w. ago Fringe Review: Killed to Death brings the farce, and the nostalgia

There’s a lot of talent in the cast and especially '60s daytime mood music keyboardist, who I half expected to be the culprit in some way.

Events

3 w. ago Air Canada to restart flights Sunday after Ottawa intervenes in strike

Air Canada to resume flights today after feds order binding arbitration, ending strike & lockout within 12 hrs. Full operations are expected to take days to normalize.

Culture

3 w. ago Union representing Air Canada flight attendants says strike will continue

Air Canada to resume flights today after feds order binding arbitration, ending strike & lockout within 12 hrs. Full operations are expected to take days to normalize.

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