As the death toll continues to rise in the deadliest wildfire in California history, the sheriff of the Northern California county where the fire still rages has posted a list of 630 missing people, a startling increase from previous lists. As of Thursday night, 63 people had been confirmed dead in the fire, which swept […]
The prospect of a new outdoor water park is making a splash in the city’s proposed 2019 budget. ‘We have pools that are extended well beyond their life cycle,” city manager Chris Holden said. “This starts a conversation in the community about building a destination facility in Wascana Park to replace the existing Wascana pool.” […]
It’s been more than a month since an explosion and fire at the Irving Oil Refinery terrified many people in the greater Saint John area. While the exact cause of the Oct. 8 incident isn’t known, there’s are calls for a more timely release of information to the public. Very little has been shared with […]
The federal government is expected to lay out fresh plans next week to support Canada’s struggling news industry. The measures, expected in Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s fall economic statement Wednesday, will be designed to help journalism remain viable after years of shrinking advertising revenues. The decline has already shuttered newsrooms, led to job cuts in […]
The room is almost silent in the downtown Toronto studio of artist and author Jeff Lemire. The only thing breaking that silence is the sound of him sketching and painting on a large pad of paper settled on a desk. Lemire is one of those rare cases of someone living their dream. “When I kind […]
The Kids’ Safety Village in Whitby, Ont., is getting into the holiday spirit. Volunteers have been busy the past couple weeks transforming the village from spooky Halloween atmosphere to magical Christmas venue. The lights are up, the wreaths are hung, the reindeer are out and the interior of its buildings are decorated. Even Santa himself […]
US president tells reporters he ‘very easily’ answered questions for Special Counsel Mueller’s Russia probe. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had “very easily” completed his written answers for Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 US election, but had not yet submitted them to Mueller’s office. Speaking to reporters […]
A dead humpback whale was found near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal on Friday morning, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) confirmed. A DFO spokesperson said its mammal response team will collaborate with the local First Nation to move the humpback whale to another spot for a necropsy to determine the cause of death. BC Ferries said service […]
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday took the extraordinary step of pushing out his embattled investigations commissioner, Mark G. Peters, the culmination of a fierce rivalry between the two powerful men. Mr. Peters was called to a meeting Friday afternoon with the first deputy mayor, Dean Fuleihan, and asked to resign, according to Eric F. […]
RCMP in southwestern Saskatchewan are warning drivers that travel is not recommended on Highway 1 west of Swift Current. Police are reporting that drivers are having issues with blowing snow and icy road conditions from Swift Current to Gull Lake. RCMP are giving a few tips on how to make winter travel safer: Make sure […]