Snapping turtle hatchlings emerge in Coleman Township

Sep 29, 2026

Tim Moore, a Coleman Township resident, holds a day-old baby turtle in his hand on September 21....

Region looks to change complaint process for cases of groundwater interference

Sep 29, 2026

The regional government is updating its complaint process to address points raised by private well owners about how the Waterloo Region previously handled their water concerns. Between January and May of this year, several...

Elmira’s towering bitternut tree was one of the contenders in this year’s tree of the year contest

Sep 29, 2026

Art Franklin’s bitternut hickory tree was nominated this year for Reep Green Solution’s Tree of...

Montreal police spend $20,000 on Axon robot and accessories over five months

Sep 29, 2026

Montreal police are purchasing two robots from a controversial U.S. company to use in the...

‘Over 30% of our budget’: Napanee councillors press OPP board over policing costs

Sep 29, 2026

Members of the Council of the Town of Greater Napanee used the first annual report from the region’s new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board to press for answers about rising policing costs, local calls for service,...

Lesser Slave River council approves emergency fire pump repair at Canyon Creek water plant

Sep 29, 2026

The Municipal District of Lesser Slave River council has approved an unbudgeted $62,510 to fix a broken diesel fire pump at the Canyon Creek water treatment plant. The decision comes as the unexpected equipment failure leaves...

Melfort advances $7.9M plan to renew downtown Main Street

Sep 29, 2026

The next phase will include traffic modelling, further consideration of lighting and landscaping,...

Calgary students submit panel feedback rebuking AI in post-secondary

Sep 29, 2026

Calgary post-secondary students condemn both the integration of AI by universities and students...

Red River Gold series returns for second season

Sep 29, 2026

Season two of a popular treasure hunting documentary series will begin on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network on Sept. 24. The first season of Red River Gold was nominated for five Rosie Awards, annually presented by the...

Reep asks everyone to take the zero-waste challenge in October

Sep 29, 2026

Patrick Gilbride, executive director of Reep, and Swatil Mahmud, manager of communications at...

Treadway clarifies views on residential schools, reconciliation

Sep 28, 2026

Photo by A New Vision for Kenora/Facebook Pam Fedack, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kenora...

Councillors shouldn’t attend conferences on taxpayer dime in election year: Aurora motion

Sep 28, 2026

Council members should not be able to attend conferences on the taxpayer’s dime in an election year, according to a motion from Ward 3 Councillor Wendy Gaertner. Councillor Gaertner’s motion, which was reviewed by local...

Local RN’s virtual care bridging gaps in Alberta

Sep 28, 2026

RN and VirtuClinic founder Matthew Jubelius sat down with the News on Thursday to discuss the...

‘Oversight is important’: No updates yet on how Queens doled out community investment fund

Sep 28, 2026

Non-profit groups like the Privateer Farmers and Artisans Market in Liverpool have received grants...

MD of Taber September 22 Council Meeting Highlights

Sep 28, 2026

Council for the Municipal District of Taber met for its regular meeting on September 22, 2026. These are the highlights. First, the September 8 minutes were adopted. Highlights of the September 8 Minutes ...

Province to enforce “Buy Ontario” policy

Sep 28, 2026

Ontario municipalities could see their funding cut by the provincial government if they don’t comply with “Buy Ontario” directives handed down earlier this year. That’s the strongly worded message contained in a letter which has...