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'Perfect rat storm': Ontario cities seek ways to fight increasingly visible rats
Efforts are underway to combat growing rat populations in two of Ontario's largest cities, as the rodents that typically lurk underground become more visible thanks to a combination of construction an...
Jul 10, 2024
Road restrictions to change in Regina as construction projects move ahead
Two major infrastructure projects in Regina are moving into new phases on Monday, and road restrictions are changing as well. The city's Water Network Expansion Project is moving ahead, but the instal...
Jul 04, 2024 The city is making progress on its efforts to revitalize Dewdney Avenue and expand its water network. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME
B.C. government to launch online portal to combat 'bad faith' evictions
The B.C. government says a new online portal launching this month will combat bad-faith evictions made by landlords who falsely claim to be putting a property to "personal use," only to increase rent ...
Jul 03, 2024
More rental housing development needed despite recent rise: RBC economist
Rental housing construction in Canada has picked up significantly and is expected to keep growing this year, according to a new RBC report. However, the report says more supply is needed to fill the b...
Jul 03, 2024
On Quebec's traditional moving day, hundreds of renters are still looking for a home
MONTREAL - It's moving day in Quebec, and Mario Lortie is leaving his apartment of 27 years. It's not by choice. His new landlords, who recently bought the Montreal duplex where he lives, want to conv...
Jul 01, 2024
Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears
CALGARY - Calgary's mayor said it's unfortunate residents seem to have abandoned conservation efforts days before full water service is expected to be restored. Jyoti Gondek said Calgarians on Thursda...
Jun 28, 2024
Ontario Science Centre abruptly closing due to structural issues
TORONTO - The Ontario Science Centre was abruptly and permanently closed in its current east Toronto location on Friday, after government officials announced that engineers had found structural issues...
Jun 21, 2024
Homelessness: Quebec, Ottawa announce $115 million for emergency housing in Montreal
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments have announced nearly $60 million a year for the next two years to get unhoused Montrealers a roof over their heads. Ottawa and Quebec are putting up $57....
Jun 21, 2024
Calgary mayor wants wide survey of water lines after catastrophic break
CALGARY - Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has promised a wide-ranging examination of the city's underground infrastructure as it enters its third week of water use restrictions after a catastrophic pipelin...
Jun 21, 2024
Ontario considers housing data revisions after municipal concerns of undercounting
TORONTO - Ontario is considering revising its tallies of how many homes are built in cities and towns across the province, after some complained that undercounting has cost them millions in provincial...
Jun 21, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...