Smoky conditions help B.C. fire fight, causes Metro Vancouver air quality advisory
As Metro Vancouver is being warned about the risk of particulates in the air from wildfire smoke, those battling blazes in the central Okanagan say the smoke is helping their cause.
Another company of soldiers deployed to N.W.T to help with wildfire fight
Defence Minister Bill Blair says another company of soldiers is being deployed to Hay River in the Northwest Territories, which has been evacuated for more than a week due to a threatening wildfire nearby.
Toronto police search for man after rocks dropped from bridge
Toronto police say they are looking for a man who allegedly dropped softball-size rocks off a pedestrian bridge onto vehicles twice this month.
St. Catharines warning of water heater scam
In a post on social media the city says residents have been receiving calls from people stating that they work as a contractor on behalf of the city and that they are coming to the residents home to check their water heater.
Ontario woman buys car with rolled back odometer
An Ontario woman says she was shocked to discover a car she bought on Facebook Marketplace had a rolled back odometer.
Yellowknife veterinarians ensuring animal safety during evacuations
Yellowknife veterinarians have been working around the clock to ensure that animals are safe as the Northwest Territories faces an unprecedented wildfire season.
Virgil building to serve as canvas for an exciting art installation
Almost a year after the idea was introduced, the funding for the street-facing art in Virgil has been secured.
Ontario launches program to help protect caribou
The Ontario government is investing up to $20 million in a new Caribou Conservation Stewardship Program.
'Most of the people are now gone': Yellowknife nearly emptied as fire fight continues
Nearly all residents have left the capital of the Northwest Territories, where officials say the weather has helped slow the threat of wildfires.
Police searching for missing 19 year old from Niagara Falls - FOUND
Michael Cormier has been found and is safe.
Burlington Skyway remains open this weekend with alternating lane closures
Officials confirming that there will be no full closure of the Burlington Skyway bridge tonight.
Niagara Health say improvements made to day surgery suites in Welland
Improvements include new washer-disinfectors and an operating room refurbishment.
Ontario chiefs call for housing minister to resign, add to calls for Greenbelt probe
First Nations leaders from across Ontario are calling for Housing Minister Steve Clark's resignation or his removal from cabinet over his handling of changes to protected Greenbelt land.
Nurse at mental health facility in Whitby charged with sexual assault
A 24-year-old nurse at a mental health facility in Whitby, Ont., is facing criminal charges after a patient in an adolescent program alleged he sexually assaulted them.
OPP requesting public's help in search of federal offender
The OPP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant.
Northwest Territories residents affected by lack of news as wildfires persist
Residents of the Northwest Territories are likely among the first Canadians to feel the full effects of the news vacuum now in place on Facebook.
Rick Jeanneret, voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at 81
Rick Jeanneret, who will always be regarded as the voice of the Buffalo Sabres after a 51-year broadcasting career, has died at 81.
NCC reminding Canadian drivers to slow down for crossing turtles
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is reminding motorists to watch for turtles braving busy roads.
Images of robbery suspect in St. Catharines released
Niagara Police have released images of a suspect after a 16-year-old boy was robbed in St. Catharines.
West Kelowna, B.C., declares state of emergency over wildfire
A local state of emergency has been declared for the City of West Kelowna and part of the Westbank First Nation as a wildfire threatens.
Former Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman dies
Ontario's lieutenant governor has announced that James Bartleman, who held the vice-regal position from 2002 to 2007, has died.
Police looking for two suspects after road rage bear spray incident in St. Catharines
Niagara Police are looking for a man and a woman involved in a road rage incident involving bear spray.
Ontario reviewing supervised consumption sites after Toronto shooting death
Ontario says it has launched a ``critical incident review'' of the province's supervised consumption sites after a woman was killed by a stray bullet in Toronto's east end last month.
16-yr-old Welland boy arrested for stealing licence plates from hotel parking lots
A 16-year-old Welland boy has been arrested after 75 stolen licence plates were discovered.
Welland man arrested in Quebec child luring investigation
A 27-year-old Welland man is facing charges in a child exploitation investigation that started in Quebec.
Niagara Health Foundation celebrates $1 million donation to new South Niagara hospital
A $1 million donation has been made to the "It's Our Future" campaign from Tony and Connie Zappitelli.
Niagara Falls council wants research done on basic income program
Niagara Falls city council wants the federal and provincial government to look into the concept of a basic income.
Maternal health experts hopeful after new postpartum depression drug trials
Maternal health experts and an advocate for people struggling with postpartum depression are hoping a fast-acting, short-term medication approved in the United States will soon be available north of the border.
Kottmeier Road closure in Thorold
The City of Thorold say that Kottmeier Road will be closed today beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Yellowknife residents ordered to leave as wildfire burns nearby
Residents of the capital of the Northwest Territories and two neighbouring First Nation communities have been ordered to evacuate by Friday because of an encroaching wildfire.
Port Colborne company helps local food bank as demand increases
Port Colborne's food bank has received a major donation.
Wildfire smoke expected in Niagara tonight
You may notice smoky conditions tonight in Niagara.
LCBO warns subscribers to its promotional emails of data breach
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario is warning subscribers to its promotional emails that their personal information may have been accessed by an ``unauthorized party.''
Dogs found abandoned in dirty crates near Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls
Two small dogs are being cared for after being found abandoned in dirty, open crates in Niagara Falls.
45-year-old Canada Post letter carrier in Welland arrested for allegedly stealing mail
A 45-year-old Welland woman, who works for Canada Post, has been arrested for allegedly stealing mail.
Kids overdosing is a public health emergency, Canadian pediatricians say
A new survey says an alarming number of kids age 12 and older have been treated for drug overdoses in Canada.
NDP adds to Greenbelt complaint to integrity commissioner in light of auditor report
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is asking the province's integrity commissioner to consider within his Greenbelt investigation the premier and government staffers' reported use of personal phones and emails.
57-year-old Hamilton man dies after head-on crash on Highway 6
A 57-year-old Hamilton man has died in a crash on Highway 6.
Ontario college faculty get salary boost after Bill 124 struck down
College faculty members represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union will be receiving an additional 6.5 per cent in salary increases over three years.
47 year old Niagara Falls man facing drug charges
Niagara police say they have been investigating the sale of oxycodone, hydromorphone and psilocybin in Niagara Falls.
Warnings that population growth and immigrations making affordability worse
A TD report released in late July warned that continuing with a high-growth immigration strategy could increase the housing shortfall by about a half-million units within just two years.