Review finds systemic gaps in Calgary's water system
An independent review into Calgary's catastrophic 2024 feeder main rupture reveals systemic gaps, ineffective management, and a lack of governance oversight in the city's water utility.
An independent review into Calgary's catastrophic 2024 feeder main rupture reveals systemic gaps, ineffective management, and a lack of governance oversight in the city's water utility.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas has called a special council meeting for Wednesday to discuss the independent Kiefer report on Calgary's 2024 water main failure. Get the latest details.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas issues a dire warning about the city's failing Bearspaw water main, calling it a 'mortal risk' that requires urgent, long-term action. Learn the facts.
Defence counsel requests trial delay for man accused in fatal February 2024 U-Haul collision near 50 Street and 22 Avenue in Edmonton. Key details and next steps.
After four decades, Chef Hervé Martin is retiring and closing The French Table on Main Street. Discover the legacy of this iconic Vancouver bistro and its final service date.
Calgary's mayor commits to a new water system following a catastrophic pipe failure on Dec. 30, 2025. Crews are working on repairs as the city plans for long-term infrastructure upgrades.
A significant apartment fire on Main Street in St. George, New Brunswick, has displaced multiple residents and impacted the local foodbank. Fire crews battled the blaze on January 4, 2026.
Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in 18 months exposes a complex crisis rooted in historical infrastructure choices. Discover why finding someone to blame is more complicated than it seems.
Edmonton fire crews responded to a significant fire at an abandoned commercial building on 93 Street and 111 Avenue. No injuries reported. Details on the response and investigation.
Saud Abbasi, owner of Pizza Bae in Montgomery, helped families escape a devastating water main flood on Dec. 30, 2025. Now, his new business faces closure due to water restrictions and lost revenue. Discover his story and the impact on local shops.
Calgary's water system is under strain again, hitting the yellow zone as crews repair a burst feeder main. Residents must urgently conserve water to maintain supply.
Toronto police are investigating two separate stabbing incidents that occurred late on January 2, 2026. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigations.
A serious crash involving a semi-truck and two cars in Surrey has sent three people to hospital, two in critical condition. The incident occurred near 32 Avenue and 194 Street.
Calgary's Bearspaw south feeder main has ruptured for the second time in 18 months, pushing water storage into the 'red zone.' Stage 4 outdoor watering restrictions are in effect as crews work on a two-week repair. The city is expediting a permanent repla
Halifax Water crews are responding to an emergency water main repair in Lower Sackville, impacting the Robie Street Reservoir. Residents are advised to prepare for potential service disruptions.
Coquitlam RCMP are investigating after a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Gordon Avenue and Christmas Way on December 31, 2025. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
A second rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw south feeder main has led to a boil water advisory for three communities and citywide Stage 4 water restrictions. Get the latest details and safety instructions.
A water main break on 16th Ave. NW in Calgary's Montgomery area on New Year's Eve 2025 forced road closures and a boil water advisory, devastating local businesses still recovering from a similar rupture less than two years prior.
A catastrophic water main break in Calgary exposes a useless monitoring system. Mayor Farkas promises heads will roll as the city faces another water crisis. Read the full investigation.
A second catastrophic failure of Calgary's critical Bearspaw south feeder main has caused flooding, road closures, and triggered Stage 4 water restrictions. Officials confirm no warning signs preceded the rupture.
Manitoba RCMP are searching for Blair Colles, a Selkirk man who vanished on December 24, 2025. Police urge the public to come forward with any information.
A major water main break near 16th Ave & Sarcee Trail has flooded streets, stranded motorists, and triggered city-wide Stage 4 water restrictions and localized boil water advisories for NW Calgary.
A significant water-main rupture at 16 Avenue and Home Road N.W. has caused major flooding. Emergency crews are on scene. Get the latest details on the incident and its impact.
A pedestrian died in a White Rock hit-and-run on Cliff Avenue. Police have seized a suspect vehicle and are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
Two individuals were transported to hospital following a single-vehicle collision at a major North York intersection on Tuesday night. Get the latest details on the incident.
A 32-year-old woman died and two men were seriously injured after an SUV crashed into a parked trailer in west Edmonton. Police confirm speed was a factor. Read the latest on this tragic collision.
An emergency incident forced the closure of a Vancouver SkyTrain station on December 23, 2025, causing significant service delays. Details on the disruption and response.
A major water main break on Viger Avenue near the Palais des congrès de Montréal has led to significant street closures and disruptions. Get the latest details on the incident and its impact.
A woman has died following a serious multi-vehicle collision on Eglinton Avenue near the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto. Police are investigating the fatal crash.
A multi-vehicle collision on Eglinton Ave East near the Don Valley Parkway has left one driver with life-threatening injuries. Toronto police warn of significant traffic disruptions.