Pimicikamak Chief requests military’s support with power outage crisis
theglobeandmail - In a letter to Carney, Chief David Monias said a prolonged outage has led to frozen water tanks, failing sewage systems and a shortage of potable water
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Dozens presumed dead, about 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s celebration
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in a Swiss Alps resort town during a New Year’s celebration.
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Grand Minuit: Montrealers prepare to welcome the New Year
Adriana Gentile / citynews - Montrealers are gathering at the Old Port to ring in 2026 as Le Grand Minuit turns New Year’s Eve into a night of music, lights, and winter fun. Crowds of all ages are enjoying the festive atmosphere, with families, friends, and visitors exploring light d…
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Seven Canadians injured in Peru train crash, Foreign Affairs Minister says
theglobeandmail - Two trains crashed near Machu Picchu on Tuesday, killing at least one passenger and injuring around 30
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Major water main break in northwest Calgary; boil water advisory in effect
Myke Thomas / westernstandard - Another major water main break in the area of Sarcee Trail and 16 Ave./Trans Canada Highway N.W. on Tuesday night is affecting more than 2,000 homes and 100 businesses, according to the City of Calgary
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Community impact: businesses and residents adapting amid crisis
Feeder main failures: recurring pipe issues, officials under fire
Immediate incident response: stranded vehicles, boil water advisory
Back to Top / Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 7:21 am / permalink 17383 / 16 stories in 2 months
Minister not promising source water protection in a new First Nations clean water bill
Alessia Passafiume / nationalobserver - With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible for Indigenous services isn't committing to bringing back a defunct clean water bill in the new year as written — …
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CN Rail says no threat to safety after train derails in Winnipeg
Sean Previl / globalnews - A CN Rail train derailed on Sunday in Winnipeg's South Osborne area, with eight cars tipping over and a ninth remaining upright. Officials say there is no threat to public safety.
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Montreal to launch snow clearing operation Saturday night
Leora Schertzer / montrealgazette - Nearly 3,000 people and 2,500 snow removal vehicles will clear about 11,000 kilometres of the municipal road network.
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Yukon power grid under ‘significant’ strain as deep freeze grips Western Canada
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - With the territory's power grid stretched by wind chills near -50 C, the government of the Yukon is urging residents to conserve electricity.
Back to Top / Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 12:22 pm / permalink 17243 / 3 stories in 2 months
Communication regulator considers changes to the extend reach of national alerting system
Jim Bronskill / nationalobserver - Rural municipalities, Indigenous organizations and civil society groups are calling for changes to ensure people in remote parts of Canada receive emergency alerts during a crisis.
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Police watchdog investigates fatal fall from Toronto hotel balcony
sootoday - TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog agency says it is investigating the circumstances of a 58-year-old woman's death in Toronto after it says she fell from a hotel balcony.
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Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan
News Staff / citynews - OTTAWA — Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more than 500 times in the Ottawa area this year, as the government makes plans to get public servants to spend more time in the office. Amber Sabourin, a spokesperson …
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Toronto—Quebec City high-speed rail could see dozens of daily trains: documents
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - A planned high-speed rail project between Toronto and Quebec City could dramatically increase the number of trains that travel along the corridor each day.
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N.S. premier says fentanyl found in illegal cannabis, police say that’s false
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The Nova Scotia RCMP and Halifax police both say no fentanyl has been found in illegal cannabis tested in the province, despite the premier's claim to the contrary.
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Feds, Ontario to sign deal reducing regulatory burden on Ring of Fire, other projects
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - Ottawa and Ontario are set to sign a deal Thursday that will reduce the regulatory burden on large projects, including the road to the Ring of Fire.
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Via Rail head Mario Péloquin to step down in January
theglobeandmail - Péloquin retiring after 41 years in the rail industry, transport minister says
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New Brunswick first province to sign federal "one project, one review" agreement
Emily Baron Cadloff / nationalobserver - New Brunswick has become the first province to sign an agreement with the federal government to create a joint environmental assessment process for major projects.
Back to Top / Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:22 pm / permalink 17043 / 4 stories in 2 months
BREAKING: Calgary city council votes to begin process to repeal blanket upzoning
Myke Thomas / westernstandard - Calgary city council, after a long debate on Monday, voted 13 to 2 to direct administration to begin the work required to repeal blanket upzoning. Councillors voting against the notice of motion were Myke Atkinson and Nathanial Schmidt
Back to Top / Monday, December 15, 2025, 8:22 pm / permalink 16999 / 3 stories in 2 months
Ford announces plan to boost Niagara tourism with casinos, theme park
Allison Jones / theglobeandmail - Ontario Premier says he wants to see twice as many annual visitors as the current 13 million who visit Niagara Falls and area
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‘Really challenging issue’: Many B.C. communities still at high risk for flooding
Prisha Dev / globalnews - Floodwaters recede in Abbotsford, but Highway 1 remains closed; experts warn more rain, landslides and repeated flooding risks due to climate change.
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