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…
Two people suffer severe burns after patio furniture catches fire at Scarborough home
Codi Wilson, CTV News Toronto Published Thursday, August 22, 2019 10:19PM EDT Last Updated Thursday, August 22, 2019 11:27PM EDT Two women suffered severe burns after patio furniture caught fire in the backyard of a Scarborough home on Thursday night.…
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. …
Edmonton plans to keep using anti-icing agent on roads this winter
The City of Edmonton plans to keep using an anti-icing agent to clear streets this winter after two years of a pilot project that used calcium chloride on nearly 3,000 kilometres of city roads. The city released reports Thursday that show the results…
Edmonton Health Matters: Aug. 22
August 22 2019 9:51pm In Thursday’s Health Matters segment, Su-Ling Goh tells us about the World’s Longest Baseball Game and the cause it’s swinging for the fences for. She also tours a Mighty Millions Lottery house. ‘ }); } else…
Suspect charged with 2nd-degree murder after man found dead in Brampton’s south end
Peel Regional Police say a 48-year-old male suspect has been charged after a 54-year-old Brampton man was found dead in July. Police said officers were called to the Dixie Road and Advance Boulevard area, south of Steeles Avenue East, just…