8-month-old baby rushed to hospital

An eight-month-old baby is in life-threatening condition following a devastating house fire in Scarborough, Toronto police say. Emergency crews were called to a residence in the area of Finch Avenue and Brimley Road at approximately 11:14 a.m. Authorities say an adult male also sustained serious injuries and a four-year-old child was brought to a local … Read more

Demolition of Vancouver’s dilapidated Dunsmuir Hotel underway – BC

Work began Saturday to demolish a more than a century-old building in downtown Vancouver, condemned because its dilapidated condition had become a threat to public safety. Vancouver city council ordered the demolition of the building at 500 Dunsmuir Street in December 2024 after an inspector found that a lack of maintenance had led to leakage … Read more

Even Quebec City no longer relying on cold to keep outdoor rinks open

When Yvan Cournoyer was a young boy, he suspects he spent more time clearing the snow from the outdoor rinks than skating on them.  Standing on a newly built refrigerated and covered ice rink in Quebec City — courtesy of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation — the former Canadiens winger and 10-time Stanley Cup champion says … Read more

This B.C. mom asked local grocery stores to bring in special carts for son who has a disability. They did

When Chantal Martin and her family go to the grocery store, there’s often a struggle to keep track of her seven-year-old son.  Her boy, Nicholas, has Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes physical and cognitive differences. In particular, he struggles with sight.  “He’ll often walk into things that are right in front of him … Read more

Parks Canada works on interim housing for Jasper as Alberta minister criticizes delays

As Jasper residents continue to wait anxiously for interim housing, Parks Canada says it is working with all levels of government to get housing in place as quickly as possible. According to the federal agency, it is supporting interim housing by making land available and procuring its own interim housing units. “Parks Canada recognizes that … Read more