WINDSOR, ONT. — The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $3 million into two Windsor projects that aim to improve public service and infrastructure. Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk announced $3,204,396 in joint funding that will help with improvements to municipal buildings and upgrades to local trails. The Government of Canada is investing $2,563,445 […]

WINDSOR, ONT. — The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $3 million into two Windsor projects that aim to improve public service and infrastructure. Windsor-Tecumseh MP Irek Kusmierczyk announced $3,204,396 in joint funding that will help with improvements to municipal buildings and upgrades to local trails. The Government of Canada is investing $2,563,445 […]

A video circulating on social media shows what appears to be tornado or hurricane-force winds blowing through a neighborhood near Austin.  Video captured by Cody Holder on Wednesday, July 28, shows a tree about to snap in half from the strong winds outside his Georgetown home. “Pop-up rain showers huh?,” Holder captioned the video.  KXAN-TV, […]

An air quality statement has been issued for much of Alberta as smoke from wildfires burning on the west coast has made its way across the province. Environment Canada issued the warning Thursday morning. “Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility,” the statement read. Poor air quality special weather statement issued […]

EDMONTON — One week after a century old historic church burned to the ground in Morinville – that community is turning its focus to the future. The fire that destroyed St. Jean Baptiste Church happened early on June 30, fire investigators are still calling it “suspicious.” “It’s a shame because now we’re back to the […]

Round four of the Track/Dirt Track Club Championship has been postponed. This Sunday’s scheduled round four of the Track/Dirt Track Club Championship has been postponed, the Cowra Motorcycle Racing Club announced on Thursday. Round 4 will instead take place on Sunday, July 25. “Unfortunately due to the current rain and weather forecast for the next […]

WINDSOR, ONT. — The Greater Essex County District School Board trustees approved an operating budget of around $482 million, which includes new student supports to assist with “success and well-being.” The GECDSB approved the 2021/22 budget of $482,054,081 on Tuesday for the fiscal period Sept. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2022. “The Operating budget aligns […]

MONTREAL — Montreal’s REM light rail system won’t be open for another year but riders were offered a glimpse of what’s in store on Thursday. On a 3.5 kilometre stretch of tracks on the South Shore, REM engineers began testing some of the train’s numerous systems, from the automatic driving system to doors, lights, sounds […]

Winnipeg kids rejoice: the city is opening up its spray pads to help beat the extreme heat in the forecast. The city said Thursday the spray pads will be monitored to make sure public health orders are being followed and physical distancing is in effect when 20 of its 23 standalone pads open up […]

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg police officers were called to a dog daycare on Saturday after a person armed with a weapon showed up in the business’ vestibule. Katie Heinrichs, owner of The Dog Loft Inc. in the city’s Norwood area, said the woman walked into the vestibule at about 3:45 p.m. She said the dog daycare’s […]