6 h. ago The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Strengthens Public Safety and Brings Communities Together

Ensuring the safety of the places where we live, work and play is a team effort Washington, D.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month begins this month, marking the annual campaign’s 45th anniversary. The mission of Building Safety Month is to increase awareness around the […]

Society

26 h. ago Canadian rockers Nickelback headlining U.S. ‘patriot’ music festival tour

'There’s something special about connecting with fans in these communities, and we’re ready to bring our best and truly rock the country,' Nickelback bassist Michael Kroeger said.

Culture

30 h. ago Toronto's rave scene is saved after controversial motion withdrawn at city hall

Toronto's underground music community breathed a collective sigh of relief last week after a controversial proposal that could have restricted dance parties and warehouse raves was withdrawn at city council.The motion, which was introduced by Toronto Centre Councillor Chris Moise, aimed to give the City greater control over applications for temporary liquor licences, which sparked alarm among local artists and ravers."If it passes, it will become even harder to organize the events that bring our communities together, with the power to shut them down potentially resting in the hands of a single councillor," warned a petition titled "Save Our Raves," which quickly garnered support on social media."These spaces are more than just venues. They're where culture is made, where we find each other, where community is built.  If we don't speak up now, we risk losing what's left."    View this post on Instag...

Economics

5 d. ago After nine years of 'steady' neglect, Vancouver tenants win legal battle with landlord at West End building

The problems at the Cardero Street Regency Park building helped inspire a motion unanimously approved this month at Vancouver city council, aiming to beef up the city's building maintenance bylaw.

Events

1 week ago It's been a history of ups and downs for Toronto's most notorious speed camera

Whether you love or hate Toronto's automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, the City continues to lean into the road safety strategy, adding another 75 of the machines to various Community Safety Zones just this month, bringing the total to 150.The tech has proven to be both extremely effective and lucrative since it was launched as a pilot in 2019, bringing in millions in revenue and resulting in tens of thousands of tickets.This success has been led by one camera in particular along Parkside Drive, the High Park-adjacent thoroughfare that has become notorious for accidents — and, now, its ongoing ASE drama.In its first 1.5 years of operation alone, the Parkside machine nabbed more than 34,000 speeding drivers, amounting to a phenomenal $3.6 million-plus in fines, a figure that has since surpassed $7 million. But, this has led to it being targeted by vandals, something that has become a persistent issue with the tec...

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3 w. ago Calgary police officers no longer have to provide their name

The policy change, part of a 12-month pilot program, is meant to improve the safety of Calgary police officers and reduce the potential for "doxing"

Events

4 w. ago Numerous recent pedestrian collisions in Lethbridge prompted police last month to address traffic safety issues

Following concerns about pedestrian safety near schools and playgrounds, Lethbridge police responded in March with a month-long campaign to address traffic safety issues. The initiative saw Lethbridge police and community peace officers, as well as Alberta Sheriffs, visited most schools in the city, engaging with nearly 300 parents and students, issuing 16 tickets and giving […]

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