Fire in Richmond causes congestion and smoke

A fire near Richmond Natural Park, a suburb of Vancouver, creates traffic jams and impairs air quality. Kevin Gray, deputy chief of the Richmond Fire Department, says the smoke has sounded the... Read more »

Montreal’s public health is calling for the decriminalization of all drugs

The Montreal Regional Directorate of Public Health (DRSP) supports the request of its Toronto counterpart to decriminalize possession of all drugs for personal use. Dr. Mylène Drouin, Regional Director for Montreal, “welcomes... Read more »

New low-cost link soon available between Montreal and Paris

Little by little, low-cost European carriers are making their way to our side of the Atlantic. The Latvian airline Primera Air, which already serves Toronto, will offer a Montreal-Paris route from the... Read more »

City of Didsbury Orders Investigation into Fire Department

The City of Didsbury, in southern Alberta, has released an initial investigation report and orders a safety audit following the sudden resignation of five firefighters. The summary of the investigation report, conducted... Read more »

Private or public coach service? Public funding slightly more popular

In a recent Angus Reid Institute survey, 56% of respondents believe that governments should fund bus services in rural areas. Others believe that private companies will be able to fill the lack... Read more »