Best in Canada News Across Local Provinces of Events and Recent Rumors 2023

Here are the top news headlines across Canadian provinces for 2023:

British Columbia:

• New health care legislation introduced in BC. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
• BC government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
• BC wildfire season gets off to early start. The province has experienced a number of wildfires so far in 2023,including several large fires that have forced evacuations.

Alberta:

• Alberta government announces new oil and gas royalty regime. The regime is designed to attract investment and create jobs in the province’s oil and gas sector.
• Alberta government launches new affordability program. The program provides financial assistance to low- and middle-income families to help with the cost of living.
• Alberta government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.

Saskatchewan:

• Saskatchewan government announces new potash royalty regime. The regime is designed to increase revenue for the province and support the development of the potash industry.
• Saskatchewan government launches new small business support program. The program provides financial assistance to small businesses to help them grow and create jobs.
• Saskatchewan government announces new infrastructure funding. The funding will be used to build and repair roads, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

Manitoba:

• Manitoba government announces new health care funding. The funding will be used to hire more doctors and nurses, reduce wait times for surgery, and improve access to mental health care services.
• Manitoba government launches new housing affordability program. The program provides financial assistance to low- and middle-income families to help with the cost of buying or renting a home.
• Manitoba government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers,reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.

Ontario:

• Ontario government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
• Ontario government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
• Ontario government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.

Quebec:

• Quebec government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
• Quebec government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
• Quebec government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.

New Brunswick:

• New Brunswick government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
• New Brunswick government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
• New Brunswick government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers,reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.

Nova Scotia:

• Nova Scotia government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
• Nova Scotia government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
• Nova Scotia government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more teachers,reduce class sizes, and improve school infrastructure.

Prince Edward Island:

• Prince Edward Island government announces new health care legislation. The legislation includes measures to improve access to primary care, reduce wait times for surgery, and increase the number of health care workers in the province.
• Prince Edward Island government launches new housing affordability plan. The plan includes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, provide support for first-time homebuyers, and help people who are struggling to afford rent.
• Prince Edward Island government announces new education funding. The funding will be used to hire more

I hope this helps to find the most intriguing news in Canada province territories.

• Ottawa not on track to meet 2026 deadline for $10-a-day child care: reportJuly 9, 2025
  Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.http://dlvr.it/TLqD7F
• Law society moves to suspend Hamilton lawyer amid claims she took clients’ money then ‘abandoned’ practiceJuly 9, 2025
  Victoria Bruyn is currently on leave from her adjudicator position at the Landlord and Tenant Board.http://dlvr.it/TLqD68
• Sand mining company offers 5% of profits, up to $20M a year, to Manitoba First NationJuly 9, 2025
  Mining company Sio Silica has offered Brokenhead Ojibway Nation a five per cent share of profits from its proposed sand-extraction operation, promising the Winnipeg-area First Nation $20 million in annual revenue once the project is operating at full capacity.http://dlvr.it/TLq1pk
• Most of Nova Scotia’s universities are in the red. Here’s why, and what’s nextJuly 9, 2025
  Nova Scotia’s universities are planning cuts, program reviews and tuition increases to grapple with budget shortfalls over the coming year.http://dlvr.it/TLq1n5
• 5 expert tips to protect yourself from financial fraud when the banks won’tJuly 9, 2025
  Cybersecurity expert Claudiu Popa says financial institutions could do much more to protect customers from bank fraud in Canada. He urges people to follow these five tips to protect themselves.http://dlvr.it/TLpwFT
• Newcomers vs. born-and-raised Albertans: Turns out, they’re not all that differentJuly 9, 2025
  Conservatives have long fretted that international and interprovincial migrants will bring with them a tidal wave of views — and votes — at odds with traditional, right-leaning Alberta values. Some progressives, meanwhile, have been wishing and hoping for the day that happens. So far, it hasn’t.http://dlvr.it/TLpw2C
• That white guy who can’t get a job at Tim Hortons? He’s AIJuly 9, 2025
  A series of AI-generated videos that show a white man complaining about how difficult it is to get a job in Canada have been taken down by TikTok, following inquiries made by the CBC News Visual Investigations team.http://dlvr.it/TLpw18
• B.C. man charged with murdering woman also convicted of choking on the day of the attackJuly 9, 2025
  The man who was charged with second-degree murder after a public attack in Kelowna, B.C., on Friday was convicted of uttering threats and choking that same day.http://dlvr.it/TLprwm
• Advocates, families of victims amplify calls for change after Kelowna woman’s deathJuly 9, 2025
  “For every woman killed, there are thousands more living in fear,” said Angela Marie MacDougall, executive director with Battered Women’s Support Services.http://dlvr.it/TLpn1T
• Vernon, B.C. meat shop broken into, inventory, cash stolenJuly 9, 2025
  About $500 in cash and another $500 worth of meat were taken from Yankee Flats Meats along with damage to the property.http://dlvr.it/TLpn1S
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 8, 2025July 9, 2025
  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.http://dlvr.it/TLpn1P
• Canadian police seize largest ever weapons cache in terrorism inquiryJuly 9, 2025
  RCMP arrested and charged four people who were trying to form an ‘anti-government militia’ and capture land Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in the province of Quebec. The scope of material… Read more: Canadian police seize largest ever weapons cache in terrorism inquiry
• Orcas off B.C. coast face ‘high probability of extinction’ if conditions don’t change: reportJuly 9, 2025
  There is an “urgent need for more robust actions” to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, says the report released by the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast Conservation Foundation on Monday.http://dlvr.it/TLpm20
• Integrated resorts set to transform tourism experiences across the Middle East and beyondJuly 9, 2025
  The launch of Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and Cinnamon Life’s City of Dreams in Sri Lanka marks a new chapter for tourism and hospitality in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Experts emphasize the need for immersive experiences that showcase local culture, art, and storytelling, while highlighting personalisation, regulation, and responsible… Read more: Integrated resorts set to transform tourism experiences across the Middle East and beyond
• Yas Island Abu Dhabi Unveils Summer Fun and First-Ever Summer CampJuly 9, 2025
  Yas Island is gearing up to deliver an unparalleled summer with a dynamic lineup of entertainment across its award-winning theme parks and leisure destinations. From brand-new shows and special encounters to expanded aquatic thrills at Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and magnificent marine adventures at SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the island offers cherished… Read more: Yas Island Abu Dhabi Unveils Summer Fun and First-Ever Summer Camp
• The ‘China threat’ as ‘basis’ for Ontario’s attack on democratic rightsJuly 9, 2025
  ICYMI: Image Credit: @fordnation / ‘X’ Select LanguageAfrikaansAlbanianArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBulgarianCatalanChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekHaitian CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianIrishItalianJapaneseKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelshYiddish — Editor’s note: The Canada Files is the country’s only news outlet focused on Canadian foreign policy. We’ve provided critical investigations & hard-hitting analysis on Canadian foreign policy since 2019, and need your support.   Please consider setting up a monthly or annual donation… Read more: The ‘China threat’ as ‘basis’ for Ontario’s attack on democratic rights
• Hudson’s Bay lender fighting retailer’s Ruby Liu deal seeks appointment of ‘super monitor’July 9, 2025
  One of Hudson’s Bay’s biggest lenders says the department store chain has handled its liquidation so badly that a court should end a buzzy but fraught lease transaction the retailer signed with a B.C. billionaire and subject the company to even more oversight as it winds down.http://dlvr.it/TLpgT7
• ‘Astonishing’ increase in Lake Erie surface temperature this summer, scientist saysJuly 9, 2025
  The surface temperature in the western basin of Lake Erie is currently 26 C, and in some places, it’s more than 30 C, according to data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA).http://dlvr.it/TLpgSQ
• Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026July 8, 2025
  Nine provinces and one territory have signed on to an agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring.http://dlvr.it/TLpdHf
• RCMP release photos of suspects in explosion at B.C. cabinet minister’s officeJuly 8, 2025
  Police say an explosive device that blew open the door of a British Columbia cabinet minister’s constituency office in North Vancouver was ‘unsophisticated’ and ‘homemade.’http://dlvr.it/TLpdHY
• Coldplay frontman thanks Toronto fans for coming to ‘weird stadium in the middle of nowhere’July 8, 2025
  Coldplay kicked off their four-night takeover of Toronto’s Rogers Stadium on Monday, and although fans seemed to have a better experience inside the new venue than at last week’s inaugural show, a crowd management expert suggests there’s still room for improvement.http://dlvr.it/TLpdHC
• Is Your Metal Roofing Knowledge Net-Zero Ready?July 8, 2025
  Metal roofing—especially standing seam metal roofs—is emerging as a key enabler of solar PV integration thanks to its durability, recyclability, and ease of installation. The post Is Your Metal Roofing Knowledge Net-Zero Ready? appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TLpYm0
• Next-gen insulation and its impact on the built industryJuly 8, 2025
  Ming Xie from Kingspan Insulation North America, spoke to Construction Canada, about the next generation of insulation and why it is crucial for the future of the built industry. The post Next-gen insulation and its impact on the built industry appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TLpYlh
• ‘I want my vote back’: Trump-voting family stunned after Canadian mother detained by IceJuly 8, 2025
  ICYMI: Family of Cynthia Olivera retracts support of president after immigration officials detained her at green card interview The family of a Canadian national who supported Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations of immigrants say they are feeling betrayed after federal agents recently detained the woman in California while she interviewed for permanent US residency… Read more: ‘I want my vote back’: Trump-voting family stunned after Canadian mother detained by Ice
• Number of homeless people in Toronto more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: reportJuly 8, 2025
  A newly released survey shows the number of homeless people in Toronto has more than doubled between the spring of 2021 and last fall. http://dlvr.it/TLpM4X
• Canada-U.S. trade talks seek ‘sustainable’ deal, ex-official suggestsJuly 8, 2025
  Brian Janotivz, former White House Economic Counsel, said a long-term, sustainable solution may be on the agenda for both sides in the Canada-U.S. trade talks.http://dlvr.it/TLpM4V
• Irving Shipbuilding faces charges of safety violations in Halifax worker’s 2024 deathJuly 8, 2025
  Irving Shipbuilding is scheduled to enter a plea Oct. 1 on charges of violating workplace safety rules after an employee died last year at its Halifax site.http://dlvr.it/TLpM4S
• Trump is bullying Canada over ‘digital taxes’ and Canada caved | Joseph StiglitzJuly 8, 2025
  The question now: will countries cave in to these threats or stick together and collect the billions they are rightly owed? Donald Trump’s announcement calling off trade talks with Canada over its digital tax – and that he would impose retaliatory tariffs – demonstrates, once again, not only the president’s ignorance of economics and willful… Read more: Trump is bullying Canada over ‘digital taxes’ and Canada caved | Joseph Stiglitz
• 2 planes collide near Steinbach in southern ManitobaJuly 8, 2025
  Two small planes collided early Tuesday morning in southern Manitoba, but emergency officials are providing little information.http://dlvr.it/TLpLsp
• 1 dead, over 40 sick as legionnaires’ outbreak spreads in southeast London, Ont.July 8, 2025
  One person has died and over 40 people have become ill in a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in London, Ont., says the Middlesex-London Health Unit. It’s working with the province to investigate the source of the outbreak, the second in the city since last summer.http://dlvr.it/TLpJdp
• Nunavut premier announces he isn’t seeking re-electionJuly 8, 2025
  Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he will not be seeking re-election when his term comes to a close in the fall. http://dlvr.it/TLpJQN
• Competition Bureau advances investigation into Amazon’s pricing policyJuly 8, 2025
  http://dlvr.it/TLpCw6
• Friends, family of central Alberta woman wait for answers after man charged with murderJuly 8, 2025
  Twyla Evans, 39, was last seen alive on the evening of Sept. 6, 2019. She left her home to go to the movies, but has never been seen since. Stan Cross, 49, has now been charged with first-degree murder in her death.http://dlvr.it/TLp3Pg
• P.E.I. landlord says rental turned into a nightmare after tenants ‘ruined’ her propertyJuly 8, 2025
  http://dlvr.it/TLnwG6
• WestJet agent rejects First Nations elder’s ID card, prevents him from boardingJuly 8, 2025
  Lawrence Douglas Corbiere says when he showed his status card as photo identification, a WestJet agent kept him on standby, saying the ID had expired. The ID card’s expiration date is February 2029.http://dlvr.it/TLnvlT
• Protecting agricultural land is food security, says Ontario farm family backing private member’s billJuly 8, 2025
  Haldimand—Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is bringing her pitch for preserving farmland to Hamilton city councillors on Wednesday. The Independent MPP and two local farmers tell CBC Hamilton that planners need to protect land used for growing food.http://dlvr.it/TLnv7H
• Is Canada prepared for floods like the one that happened in Texas?July 8, 2025
  Last Friday’s major flooding event in Texas that killed 89 people, including numerous children, has left local communities shattered. Now, some may be turning an eye closer to home, asking if Canada is prepared for such an extreme weather event. http://dlvr.it/TLnqdq
• RBC tells customer she’s responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scamJuly 8, 2025
  When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn’t suspect she’d lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the request, or provide only a partial refund. Some consumer advocates… Read more: RBC tells customer she’s responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam
• A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney’s promise to diversifyJuly 8, 2025
  The federal government is set to proceed with awarding a major defence contract despite industry concerns that its requirements are written in a way that all but assures a single American company is eligible.http://dlvr.it/TLnqdm
• Federal Court says RCMP must hand over solicitor-client information in terror plot caseJuly 8, 2025
  The Federal Court says the RCMP must hand over soldier-client information to the country’s national security review agency — allowing a long-stalled review into whether the Mounties mishandled the case of a Canadian convicted of plotting ISIS-inspired terror attacks in the U.S. to move ahead.http://dlvr.it/TLnqcN
• Toronto’s Rogers Stadium faces crowd control test as Coldplay wraps 1st showJuly 8, 2025
  Hundreds of fans were streaming out of Rogers Stadium on Monday evening even before British rock band Coldplay took their final bows, trying to get out ahead of transit gridlock as organizers promised improvements to crowd control at Toronto’s newest outdoor venue.http://dlvr.it/TLnmhG
• 10-metre member of ‘mysterious’ shark species spotted near P.E.I.July 8, 2025
  A member of the world’s second-largest species of fish was spotted off the coast of P.E.I. by a group of people returning from a deep-sea fishing trip on July 3.http://dlvr.it/TLnhtQ
• Politicians make the rounds on Stampede circuit ahead of Calgary’s next electionJuly 8, 2025
  It’s pancakes meets politics during the Calgary Stampede as politicians from varying stripes, parties and levels of government make their way through the various Stampede events.http://dlvr.it/TLngNk
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – July 7, 2025July 8, 2025
  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.http://dlvr.it/TLngLy
• Kelowna mother’s death shows need for judicial changes to domestic violence laws: familyJuly 8, 2025
  According to court documents, James Plover, Bailey McCourt’s estranged husband, was charged with assault and uttering threats in June, 2024.http://dlvr.it/TLngL2
• RIU partners with TIRME to use 100% renewable electricity from local sourcesJuly 8, 2025
  As part of its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, RIU Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with TIRME, Mallorca Environmental Technology Park, to guarantee the supply of 100% renewable electricity generated locally in all of its hotels in the Balearic Islands. The agreement, which applies to 2025, 2026 and 2027, ensures that the electricity consumed… Read more: RIU partners with TIRME to use 100% renewable electricity from local sources
• Introducing the Costa del Sol’s New Icon of Avant-Garde Luxury: ME MarbellaJuly 8, 2025
  Following a €20 million renovation, Meliá Hotels International arrives in Marbella with signature architecture, unique beach club concept and a culinary offering that captures the true essence of the Mediterranean ME by Meliá makes its debut in Andalusia with a bold reinterpretation of modern luxuryhttp://dlvr.it/TLnYtv
• The ‘China threat’ as ‘basis’ for Ontario’s attack on democratic rightsJuly 8, 2025
  Image Credit: @fordnation / ‘X’ Select LanguageAfrikaansAlbanianArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBulgarianCatalanChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekHaitian CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianIrishItalianJapaneseKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelshYiddish — Editor’s note: The Canada Files is the country’s only news outlet focused on Canadian foreign policy. We’ve provided critical investigations & hard-hitting analysis on Canadian foreign policy since 2019, and need your support.   Please consider setting up a monthly or annual donation through… Read more: The ‘China threat’ as ‘basis’ for Ontario’s attack on democratic rights
• Wildfire fighter attacked by grizzly bear while on the job in northern B.C.July 8, 2025
  The man was released from hospital with minor injuries. The bear was protecting its young and won’t be destroyed, the Conservation Officer Service says.http://dlvr.it/TLnYJx
• ER doctor challenges Alberta premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallwaysJuly 8, 2025
  The head of emergency medicine for Alberta’s doctors association is challenging Premier Danielle Smith to join him on shift to see the frustration of patients jammed for hours in hallways and the moral injury of doctors looking into the eyes of the those who wait.http://dlvr.it/TLnXZg
• Carney’s cabinet asked to find ‘ambitious savings’ ahead of fall budgetJuly 7, 2025
  http://dlvr.it/TLnVWx
• Transport committee will study B.C. Ferries receiving $1B loan for Chinese shipsJuly 7, 2025
  The House of Commons transport committee agreed on Monday to launch a study into the $1 billion loan B.C. Ferries received from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance the purchase of four new electric-diesel ships from a Chinese shipbuilder.http://dlvr.it/TLnSN3
• Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as companies weigh opportunitiesJuly 7, 2025
  Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government plans to hold public consultations this fall about adding nuclear power to the province’s energy mix.http://dlvr.it/TLnRjj
• Carney’s cabinet asked to find ‘ambitious savings’ ahead of fall budgetJuly 7, 2025
  Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent letters to his fellow cabinet members Monday asking them to come up with “ambitious savings proposals” to get a handle on public sector spending, according to a senior government official.http://dlvr.it/TLnMw2
• Labour has delivered where Tory ministers did not on NDA rulesJuly 7, 2025
  Banning the silencing of employees subjected to harassment and abuse has been talked about since advent of #MeToo * UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work The ban on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence employees subjected to harassment and abuse is a significant and long-awaited… Read more: Labour has delivered where Tory ministers did not on NDA rules
• The thing about ‘ageing gracefully’: whatever you call it, I’ll do it my wayJuly 7, 2025
  One thing I’ve noticed is that as they grow older, people tend to care less about others’ opinions. Sometimes that’s liberating I started learning about ageing and ageism – prejudice and discrimination on the basis of age – almost 20 years ago, as I entered my 50s. That’s when it hit me that this getting… Read more: The thing about ‘ageing gracefully’: whatever you call it, I’ll do it my way
• Sabrina Carpenter may be ‘highly sexualised’ – but that’s not what is most provocative about her | Zoe WilliamsJuly 7, 2025
  The superstar singer is being used in an argument about sex, pornography, the male gaze, female desire and blond hair that has been going on since before her grandmother was born. Meanwhile, her autonomy is overlooked There are some hot takes on feminism that it’s better to bow out of when this isn’t your first… Read more: Sabrina Carpenter may be ‘highly sexualised’ – but that’s not what is most provocative about her | Zoe Williams
• 10-year-old killed, 6 hurt after vehicle crosses centre line in Hamilton crashJuly 7, 2025
  Hamilton Police say a 10-year-old child has died, along with several others who suffered various injuries, after a three-vehicle collision on Sunday.http://dlvr.it/TLnFdB
• Jersey Milk chocolate bars being discontinued amid low consumer demandJuly 7, 2025
  Mondelez Canada Inc. says it’s no longer producing Jersey Milk chocolate bars.http://dlvr.it/TLnFd9
• New Brunswick to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales with some other provincesJuly 7, 2025
  The province says the changes to the Liquor Control Act will take effect as soon as the government develops regulations that identify participating Canadian jurisdictions.http://dlvr.it/TLnFd3
• ‘I want my vote back’: Trump-voting family stunned after Canadian mother detained by IceJuly 7, 2025
  Family of Cynthia Olivera retracts support of president after immigration officials detained her at green card interview The family of a Canadian national who supported Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations of immigrants say they are feeling betrayed after federal agents recently detained the woman in California while she interviewed for permanent US residency –… Read more: ‘I want my vote back’: Trump-voting family stunned after Canadian mother detained by Ice
• Ontario police associations launch recruiting campaign to address staffing shortageJuly 7, 2025
  Several police associations in Ontario are launching a joint campaign to recruit more officers amid staffing shortages across the province. http://dlvr.it/TLnC72
• Key updates in CSA A23.3-24 Annex D: Advancements in concrete anchorage design and installationJuly 7, 2025
  The 2024 edition of CSA A23.3 introduces major updates to Annex D on anchor design, including the formal inclusion of screw anchors, post-installed reinforcing bars, and revised interaction checks. These changes align Canadian anchorage standards with ACI 318 and NBC 2020/2025 requirements. The post Key updates in CSA A23.3-24 Annex D: Advancements in concrete anchorage… Read more: Key updates in CSA A23.3-24 Annex D: Advancements in concrete anchorage design and installation
• Message from the president: The power of shared knowledgeJuly 7, 2025
  Sometimes, the answer to a question isn’t readily available. When that happens, I lean on the curiosity my family helped instill in me. The post Message from the president: The power of shared knowledge appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TLn7zg
• Inmate killed B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton with broken broom handle, investigation findsJuly 7, 2025
  An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who attacked him with a broken broom handle. http://dlvr.it/TLn3tF
• This woman’s Depression Era Garden is full of plants you’ve probably never heard ofJuly 7, 2025
  Nestled in the centre of the quiet Blackfriars Community Garden in London, Ont., Anne Marie Allen’s plot is marked with a large sign that says, “Depression Era Garden.”http://dlvr.it/TLmzpJ
• Her autistic son gets help from school support staff. Quebec’s budget cuts could take it awayJuly 7, 2025
  Parents of students with particular needs are concerned about the impacts of budget compressions announced by Quebec’s Education Ministry in mid-June. School boards, school service centres and unions say all parents should be worried.http://dlvr.it/TLmxws
• Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charitiesJuly 7, 2025
  Two charities that help organ transplant patients say it’s time that provincial governments rethink the way they offer housing support for patients who must temporarily move to access treatment.http://dlvr.it/TLmrfx
• ‘Where do I go now?’ Program for intimate partner violence victims in Nunavut cancelledJuly 7, 2025
  A medical program for victims of gender-based violence in Nunavut has ended, leaving those who attended it with few places to turn. The program was a pilot project and the Winnipeg Health Authority that ran the program says that because of space and resource limitations it can’t continue. http://dlvr.it/TLmrCF
• Manitoba addictions centre offers limited treatment services for $10K monthly fee: advocates, former clientJuly 7, 2025
  Former workers, clients and advocates question why a family reunification centre in Brandon, Man., charges residents almost $10,000 a month to live in a converted motel room, arguing the price exploits First Nations communities and government agencies that foot the bill.http://dlvr.it/TLmr9Y
• Thousands paid $50 to secure a season ticket for a Halifax CFL team. Some wonder where the money wentJuly 7, 2025
  http://dlvr.it/TLmlrw
• It took 6 years to get this Ontario human trafficking case to trial. It fell apart on a technicalityJuly 7, 2025
  http://dlvr.it/TLmjr5
• Critics warn Ontario bill to crack down on misbehaving politicians ‘fatally flawed’July 7, 2025
  http://dlvr.it/TLmjn6
• Flights resuming at Kelowna airport after airspace closure due to wildfireJuly 7, 2025
  Kelowna RCMP is asking residents near Kelowna International Airport to be ready for a possible evacuation due to a nearby wildfires.http://dlvr.it/TLmb3R
• RCMP investigate assault of woman in Chestermere on Canada DayJuly 7, 2025
  Police in the Alberta city of Chestermere, east of Calgary, say a woman was taken to hospital on Canada Day after being swarmed an assaulted by a group of teens in a park.http://dlvr.it/TLmb3Q
• Toronto’s Olivia Chow heads to U.K., Ireland on trade missionJuly 7, 2025
  Mayor Olivia Chow is scheduled to meet with production companies and broadcasters to encourage Canadian content production through agreements with the U.K. and Ireland.http://dlvr.it/TLmb2T
• Ontario police seek potential witness in suspected animal attack on Ottawa Valley girlJuly 7, 2025
  Police are searching for a potential witness who they believe was seen in Quadeville, Ont., where an eight-year-old girl was seriously injured in a suspected animal attack two weeks ago.http://dlvr.it/TLmXvS
• Safety concerns still linger as Lac-Mégantic, Que. marks 12th anniversary of rail tragedyJuly 7, 2025
  On the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic Que., one advocate says not enough has been done to ensure the town’s some 6,000 residents are safe from future disasters.http://dlvr.it/TLmVc6
• JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta CanaJuly 7, 2025
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation in collaboration with Grupo Martinon, have announced the opening of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana, marking the debut of the JdV by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean. Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana joins Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio and invites guests to celebrate the joy of life in Punta Cana’s El Cortecito neighborhood, just… Read more: JdV by Hyatt Brand Debuts in the Caribbean with Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana
• Former Shangri-La Vancouver joins Hyatt portfolio, with plans to become a Park Hyatt hotelJuly 7, 2025
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for a luxury Park Hyatt hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, slated for 2026.  The hotel, formerly Shangri-La Vancouver, is now operating as Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni until a multi-million-dollar redesign enhances and elevates the hotel’s guestrooms, residential style lobby, public spaces and spa, and the hotel joins… Read more: Former Shangri-La Vancouver joins Hyatt portfolio, with plans to become a Park Hyatt hotel
• Coldplay fans concerned about new Rogers Stadium ahead of band’s Toronto showsJuly 7, 2025
  Coldplay fans are gearing up to watch the British rock band perform this week in Toronto, but some say they are concerned after mixed reviews about Rogers Stadium, the concert’s venue.http://dlvr.it/TLmV1H
• Can rising patriotism save the Snowbirds?July 6, 2025
  As the Canadian government weighs whether to replace the Snowbirds’ aging fleet of Tutor jets — scheduled to be retired from service in 2030 — some say a surge in national pride may make a difference.http://dlvr.it/TLmLMy
• Here we go again: latest Trump tariff deadline looms amid inflation concernsJuly 6, 2025
  ICYMI: US is on the brink of launching a trade assault on dozens of countries as 90-day pause on tariffs is set to end on 9 July When Donald Trump unveiled his “liberation day” tariffs in the spring, only to pull the plug days later as panic tore through global markets, his officials scrambled to… Read more: Here we go again: latest Trump tariff deadline looms amid inflation concerns
• What Canadians’ options are as companies push a return to officeJuly 6, 2025
  Remote and hybrid work spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic is giving way to arrangements more closely aligned with traditional office norm.http://dlvr.it/TLmJX5
• Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in QuebecJuly 6, 2025
  A 69-year-old convicted murderer, Lori Bill Germa, has escaped from Quebec’s Archambault Institution, marking the second such escape from the prison in recent weeks.http://dlvr.it/TLmJX0
• Heat warning for southern Ontario expected to end tonight: Environment CanadaJuly 6, 2025
  Southern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.http://dlvr.it/TLmJVq
• Convicted murderer, 69, escapes prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.July 6, 2025
  The Correctional Service of Canada said the convicted killer was unaccounted for during the 10 p.m. count on Saturday, in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.http://dlvr.it/TLmFTd
• ‘Nothing grew’: 4 southwest Sask. municipalities declare states of emergency due to droughtJuly 6, 2025
  The RMs of Maple Creek, Fox Valley, Enterprise and Waverly have all declared states of emergency due to drought in southwest Saskatchewan.http://dlvr.it/TLmFL2
• Does anyone still clip coupons? Consumers want deals, but how they find them is shiftingJuly 6, 2025
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• Allez, allez, allez! Quebec gives go-ahead to cheer ‘go!’ in English at provincial sports gamesJuly 6, 2025
  ICYMI: Province’s language police had a petite contretemps when it challenged Montreal transit agencies use of word on buses Quebec’s mercurial and controversial language police have decided that using the word “go” is a legitimate way to cheer on sports teams in the province, paving the way for excited fans – and Montreal’s transit agency… Read more: Allez, allez, allez! Quebec gives go-ahead to cheer ‘go!’ in English at provincial sports games
• City of Vancouver considers 30 km/h speed limit on minor streetsJuly 6, 2025
  Vancouver City Council will soon consider lowering speed limits on side streets to 30 km/h in an effort to reduce serious crashes and deathshttp://dlvr.it/TLlwHh
• Carney says Trump’s multiple objectives demand ‘nimble’ trade talk strategyJuly 6, 2025
  Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump has multiple objectives in his trade talks with various countries, including how it will impact the U.S. budget.http://dlvr.it/TLlwHc
• Montreal Comiccon could see boost from U.S. trade war: spokespersonJuly 6, 2025
  A large crowd of people, some dressed as superheroes and TV and movie characters, were already filtering into Montreal’s convention centre shortly after doors opened Saturday.http://dlvr.it/TLlwHD
• Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associationsJuly 6, 2025
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• How a Canadian’s AI hoax duped the media and propelled a ‘band’ to streaming successJuly 6, 2025
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• Hyatt Continues ExpansionJuly 6, 2025
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to expand Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across Asia Pacific, with a robust pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This strategic growth includes the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the region alongside significant new entries and expansion for… Read more: Hyatt Continues Expansion
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens with Legendary Guitar Smash and Star-Studded CelebrationJuly 6, 2025
  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened its doors today with a signature guitar smash, marking the arrival of Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock resort, a bold new destination where entertainment, hospitality, and music take center stage. The $350 million resort brings the brand’s unmistakable energy to Canada’s capital, offering locals and visitors… Read more: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens with Legendary Guitar Smash and Star-Studded Celebration
• Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associationsJuly 5, 2025
  A group of NDP organizers and former MPs are asking supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations, claiming hundreds of ridings cannot get tax rebates on campaign expenses due to the New Democrats’ dismal election performance.http://dlvr.it/TLlnFs
• Sask.’s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it’s getting worse in Ont. and B.C.July 5, 2025
  Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.http://dlvr.it/TLlgPT
• Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensionsJuly 5, 2025
  ICYMI: In an Arctic reshaped by the climate crisis, less ice really means more as countries face risks in push for more ships For millennia, a mass of sea ice in the high Arctic has changed with the seasons, casting off its outer layer in summer and expanding in winter as it spins between Russia,… Read more: Canada races to build icebreakers amid melting ice and geopolitical tensions