Category : Urban Ecology


Cochrane Mourns Two Killed in Tragic House Fire

The community of Cochrane in Northern Ontario is in mourning following a tragic house fire that claimed two lives amid frigid temperatures. The incident was part of a series of destructive fires in the area.

Toronto Snowstorm Highlights Accessibility Issues

A major winter storm in Toronto has underscored persistent accessibility challenges for people with disabilities, with advocates calling for urgent improvements to snow removal and urban planning.

Explosion Makes Kitsilano House Uninhabitable

A significant explosion has left a house in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighborhood uninhabitable, with firefighters responding to the scene on Macdonald Street and West 8th Avenue.

Ottawa Firefighters Contain Garage Fire in West End

Ottawa Fire Services successfully extinguished a garage fire on Winnington Avenue, preventing further damage. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred during extreme winter conditions.

Novel Questions Canada's No-Kill Wolf Policy in Parks

Barbara Kay examines how Susan Crockford's novel 'Don't Run' uses fiction to question Canada's wolf conservation policies, exploring real-world conflicts between humans and wolves in Pacific Rim National Park.

Calgary Fire Crews Respond to 5 Fires in 24 Hours

Calgary fire crews were stretched thin responding to five separate fires across the city within a 24-hour period, including a significant blaze in Bowness, as extreme cold weather raises fire risks.

Winnipeg Keeps Bird-Friendly Window Rules

Winnipeg's city council has voted to maintain its bird-friendly window standards, a policy designed to protect migratory birds from fatal collisions with glass buildings.

Pakistan Mall Fire Death Toll Rises to 67

Officials confirm the death toll from a massive fire at a multi-story shopping plaza in Karachi, Pakistan, has increased to 67 as rescue workers search the rubble.

15 New Trees Destroyed by Vandalism in Ajax

Town officials in Ajax, Ontario, are investigating the deliberate destruction of 15 newly planted trees, calling it an act of vandalism that harms community green spaces.

Portland Loo Washrooms Coming to Vancouver's Gastown

Vancouver's Gastown and Downtown Eastside will receive new Portland Loo public washrooms to address persistent sanitation issues. The installations come after years of advocacy from local business groups.

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