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.
The Don River in Toronto is witnessing a resurgence of fish populations, a positive sign of ecological health following years of environmental challenges and restoration efforts.
Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough appeals for cooperation as Hydro-Québec crews labor to restore electricity following a prolonged 72-hour outage affecting residents.
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.
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 Fire Services responded to a 3:47 a.m. bedroom fire on Normandy Crescent, containing it by 4:51 a.m. No occupants were found inside the home during searches.
An Edmonton environmental organization is highlighting the growing problem of plastic snow brush bristle debris contaminating city streets and waterways, urging for public awareness and solutions.
An opinion piece argues that Ottawa's massive box store parking lots create hostile environments for pedestrians and undermine the city's vision for complete, walkable neighborhoods.
A record-breaking snowstorm in the Greater Toronto Area led to 200 highway collisions and 150 vehicles stranded, with police urging residents to avoid travel.
Windsor Fire & Rescue Services battled two residential fires over a frigid weekend, causing significant damage and displacing 12 people. No injuries were reported.
A snow-buried fire hydrant can delay emergency response during winter fires. Learn why keeping hydrants clear is crucial for community safety and fire prevention.
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.
Kitchener Fire Department crews responded to a fire at a downtown apartment building, successfully extinguishing the flames. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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.
Toronto fire crews responded to a significant three-alarm fire in the West Queen West neighborhood. The incident highlights ongoing urban fire risks and emergency response efforts in the city.
A tragic house fire in Hamilton has resulted in the death of a 70-year-old man. Authorities are investigating the incident as the community mourns the loss.
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.
The City of Edmonton is seeking community ideas to adaptively reuse the historic Rossdale Power Plant while preserving its industrial heritage and legacy for future generations.
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack is advancing a plan to safeguard mature trees during infill projects, requiring developers to prove removal necessity before cutting.
The City of Guelph and the local conservation authority are actively negotiating a land agreement for the Niska Road area, aiming to balance development and environmental protection.
The City of Toronto has activated additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from dangerously low temperatures and wind chills as an Arctic air mass grips the region.
Calgary's ambitious Greater Downtown Plan aims to transform the core into a vibrant 24/7 hub, but public safety perceptions remain a critical challenge as residential growth surges.
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.
Nature advocates warn that extending Prince of Wales Drive through McKell Wascana Conservation Park would destroy biodiversity and violate legal protections for the 171-acre Regina reserve.
Firefighters in Sault Ste. Marie responded to a sauna fire on Laronde Avenue late on January 20, 2026. The incident highlights fire safety concerns during winter months in Northern Ontario communities.
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.
Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to a significant house fire with heavy flames and smoke in the city's northwest on January 22, 2026, battling extreme cold conditions.
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.
A heritage organization emphasizes that finding new uses for older buildings is a key strategy to prevent devastating fires, following a major incident in Montreal that disrupted city travel.
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.