4 pedestrians, including child, struck after multi-vehicle crash at Bay and College
August 22 2019 11:15pm A multi-vehicle crash at the busy intersection of Bay and College streets has left six people injured including one child. Erica Vella has details around the investigation. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Body of man who drowned in Sylvan Lake found
The body of the man who drowned in Sylvan Lake was found Thursday night. Two men on tubes were knocked off by a wave at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, RCMP said. One man was helped out of the water, but…
GO Transit bus driver removed from service in Toronto after allegedly failing alcohol test
Metrolinx says an investigation is underway after a GO Transit bus driver in Toronto allegedly failed an alcohol test, causing management to remove him from duty. According to a statement from Metrolinx on Thursday, a customer contacted GO Transit safety…
GO bus driver fails drug and alcohol test, removed from service after passenger alerts Metrolinx
Metrolinx is investigating after a GO bus driver failed a drug and alcohol test Thursday morning. The provincial transit agency said in a news release that a customer contacted the transit safety unit because she was concerned about the bus operator’s ability…
Taber Cornfest kicks off despite corn shortage
August 22 2019 10:36pm After an early August hail storm decimated corn crops, Taber Cornfest began with its annual parade Thursday afternoon. As Danica Ferris reports, even with the shortage it’s business as usual for the festival. ‘ }); }…
Calgary theatre’s final curtain call looming due to change in provincial funding
Lunchbox Theatre said it’s financially in trouble after the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) adjusted its grant installments for 2019. Now, the Calgary arts venue is hoping to get the funding it needs some other way. Shari Wattling said…
Bombers’ blue gives way to green, gold, silver and black at Winnipeg’s IG Field
The National Football League took over the city of Winnipeg for a night, as fans donned the silver and black of the Oakland Raiders and green and gold of the Green Bay Packers at IG Field. The game is the…
Fond du Lac Chief says airport runway should’ve been funding priority for province
The chief of Fond du Lac Dene Nation wants the provincial government to reconsider its decision not to pay for renovations to the airport in the remote community. Chief Louie Mercredi said he was surprised other projects were picked instead. …