3 d. ago Opinion: Why voters should elect city council candidates who lead with civility

This fall, Albertans will head to the polls amid an alarming trend: a record number of mayors and councillors have stepped down mid-term, many citing burnout, public abuse, or dysfunction. It’s a wake-up call about the state of our civic culture. Why should you care? Because it’s not just unfortunate — it’s wrong. Public abuse […]

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4 d. ago Wildfire near Kelowna forces tactical evacuations, closure of highway leading into city

The so-called Daves Creek fire is currently burning 15 kilometres east of Kelowna near Highway 33, which officials have closed between Goudie Road and Cardinal Creek

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4 d. ago Wildfire near Kelowna forces evacuations, closure of highway leading into city

The so-called Daves Creek fire is currently burning 15 kilometres east of Kelowna near Highway 33, which officials have closed between Goudie Road and Cardinal Creek

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4 d. ago B.C. wildfires: Fire near Kelowna that forced evacuation now being held

Meanwhile, the Wesley Ridge wildfire on Vancouver Island is still burning near Cameron Lake after forcing evacuations and alerts

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4 d. ago B.C. wildfires update: Fires near Kelowna, Nanaimo now being held

Nearly 300 households remain on evacuation order for the Wesley Ridge blaze that is categorized as B.C.'s only wildfire of note

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3 w. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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