Police: Winter parking lot donuts could mean serious trouble
Police issue a stern warning to drivers performing stunts in snowy lots. This dangerous activity can lead to fines, charges, and vehicle impoundment. Stay safe this winter.
Police issue a stern warning to drivers performing stunts in snowy lots. This dangerous activity can lead to fines, charges, and vehicle impoundment. Stay safe this winter.
The City of Ottawa has issued over $1.6 million in fines for violations of winter parking bans. Learn how the strict enforcement aims to keep roads clear for snowplows and emergency services.
The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced an overnight parking ban will be enforced to facilitate snow clearing operations. Learn the details and how it impacts residents.
City of Ottawa crews will begin plowing residential streets on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn about parking restrictions and how the operation will proceed.
Edmonton extends its residential parking ban into the weekend to urgently clear snow from neighbourhoods. Find out what streets are affected and when you can park again.
The City of Waterloo has officially lifted its on-street parking ban. Get the latest details on the decision and what it means for residents and commuters.
London's deputy mayor wants to roll back a policy requiring only one parking spot for every two high-density units, citing unintended consequences. Learn about the debate over urban planning and parking.
Kitchener and other Ontario municipalities issue hundreds of parking tickets to clear roads after major snowstorm. Local bans extended as cleanup continues.
Edmonton residents criticize the city's snow removal strategy and parking bans, linking the chaos to increased-density housing policies that lack adequate parking. Read the full debate.
A significant winter storm blankets Ottawa with heavy snow, leading to travel advisories and parking bans. Get the latest details on snowfall totals and city response efforts.
Edmonton officials are looking at increased ticketing for parking bans to help crews clear neighbourhood streets. Get the latest on the city's winter operations.
Edmonton residents argue the city's infill development policy, which reduces parking, is exacerbating problems with snow-clearing parking bans. Letters to the editor highlight real-world challenges.
Windsor's mayor has voided parking tickets issued to mourners attending a funeral. This act of leniency highlights municipal compassion during difficult times. Read the full story.
A pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer in a South Glengarry parking lot. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the incident. Read for details.
Regina's Country Corner Donuts temporarily closes after an accidental fire. Investigators confirm no injuries. Get the latest details on the incident and its impact.
The City of Saint John, N.B., has announced higher fines for parking violations starting in 2026. Learn how this change will affect residents and visitors in the uptown core.
A fire at the front counter has forced the temporary closure of Regina staple Country Corner Donuts. The incident occurred on January 13, 2026. No injuries were reported.
Kitchener's Heritage Committee is evaluating whether a local parking garage merits a heritage designation, sparking a debate on what defines historical value in an evolving city. Learn more about this unique case.
A Windsor city councillor is pushing for reduced paid parking hours and angled parking downtown to improve accessibility and support local businesses. Learn about the proposed changes.
Mayor Andrew Knack calls for towing vehicles that ignore parking bans and a major budget review after Edmonton's snow removal struggles. He cites lessons from sister city Harbin.
A 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in Montreal in 2021, a casualty of a long-running business dispute over parking spaces. Two men face first-degree murder charges.
Ottawa police issued thousands of tickets during a winter parking ban on Sunday, January 13, 2026. Learn about the enforcement and how to avoid fines.
Downtown Windsor councillor pitches plan to roll back paid parking hours to 6 p.m. from 9 p.m. The change aims to support local businesses and visitors.
Edmonton has halted towing for residential parking bans after exhausting its budget. The city cites soaring costs, leaving plows to navigate around parked vehicles.
Police in Guelph have arrested three men in connection with a vehicle theft from a local gym parking lot. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges.
A Guelph resident's tire was deliberately slashed in a dispute over an accessible parking spot. Police are investigating the incident as mischief.
A Phase 2 parking ban for Edmonton residential and industrial areas starts Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7 a.m. Learn the details and how to comply.
York Regional Police have laid charges after a woman was assaulted in a Vaughan plaza parking lot. The suspect, a local man, faces assault charges in what police call an unprovoked incident.
Cape Breton Regional Police charge four individuals following a shooting in a Sydney, N.S. McDonald's parking lot on January 8, 2026. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Edmonton's new residential snow clearing initiative, launched after public pressure, faces hurdles with equipment efficiency and a city-wide parking ban. Residents voice concerns over execution and enforcement.