Hudson’s Bay Seals Lease Deal with B.C. Mall Owner
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:21 pm more...
Hudson’s Bay is shifting gears by finalizing a deal to sell up to 28 store leases to a B.C. mall owner planning to launch a modern department store. The move signals a strategic pivot in retail real estate as the iconic chain adapts to evolving market trends.
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Alberta boosts wildfire response with $7M urban teams
Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:21 pm more...
Alberta is ramping up its wildfire prevention measures with a $7 million investment aimed at creating six new urban firefighting teams. This initiative expands the province’s current two-team strategy and underscores the joint provincial and federal commitment to safeguarding communities near wildland interfaces.
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Vancouver task force shows crime drop in Downtown Eastside
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
Vancouver’s newly deployed task force is taking credit for a notable decline in violent crime across the Downtown Eastside, Gastown, Chinatown, and Strathcona. Neat numbers and a dash of police efficiency have locals smiling—if only the statistics could tell the whole story.
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California neighborhood faces chaos as small plane crash ignites residential fire
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:22 am more...
A small plane’s catastrophic crash into a San Diego neighborhood lit up the skies and set vehicles and homes ablaze, forcing residents into an abrupt evacuation. Amid a chaotic scene of jet fuel and flaming wreckage, locals are left wondering if this fiery mishap might have been a twisted scene from an action movie.
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Scarborough two‐alarm home fire under investigation
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8:21 am more...
A two‐alarm blaze consumed an unoccupied home in Scarborough early Thursday morning. Fire crews contained the flames and no injuries were reported as Ontario’s Fire Marshal examines the scene on Dyson Boulevard. Neighbors might breathe easier knowing the dramatic incident spared any casualties.
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Winnipeg Parking Shake-Up Stirs Urban Controversy and Outrage
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
Winnipeg officials are set to eliminate downtown and West End parking paystations—removing cash options along the way. Local businesses and residents are calling the change both shocking and short-sighted, as the new policy fuels heated debates on urban planning and convenience.
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Surrey House Fire Sparks Investigation After Neighbourhood Blaze
Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm more...
Surrey police are investigating a house fire that erupted in a vacant building and quickly spread to adjacent homes. As the community revisits its fire safety measures, local residents observe the incident with a mix of concern and incredulity, wondering if their neighbourhood will ever learn that fire doesn't respect property lines.
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Residents Criticize Hochelaga’s Biweekly Garbage Collection Amid Rat Invasion
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:21 pm more...
Hochelaga locals are fuming over a worsening rat invasion they attribute to a biweekly garbage collection schedule. Frustrated residents claim the infrequent trash pickup is fueling a rodent hotspot, raising questions about municipal waste management.
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Edmonton Downtown Revitalization Plan Unveiled
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 8:21 pm more...
Edmonton city officials have introduced a Downtown Action Plan, unveiling eight ambitious initiatives to breathe new life into the urban core. Despite a jaw-dropping price tag of around $553 million, the city hopes these creative measures will spark growth and reinvigorate downtown. One can only wonder if fiscal miracles are on the horizon.
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Toronto Euthanizes Coyotes Amid Escalating Urban Wildlife Attacks
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 3:22 pm more...
Toronto officials have taken decisive action by euthanizing two coyotes following repeated aggressive encounters in Fort York and Liberty Village. The move comes amid increasing public alarm over pet fatalities and neighborhood safety, proving that sometimes even urban wildlife must face tough consequences.
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