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September 2026

24 Sep Natuashish RCMP say missing 20-year-old woman confirmed safe Justice & Courts Police in Natuashish reported the woman missing earlier on Sept. 23 and confirmed her safe the same afternoon, thanking the public for its assistance.
24 Sep Headingley RCMP investigate fatal collision near Sanford Justice & Courts Mounties received a report of a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and an SUV at Highway 3 and PR 334 in the RM of Macdonald.
23 Sep Saskatoon closes 21st Street E, McCormack Road and Spadina Crescent E this week Local & Municipal Four priority one roadways in Saskatoon face full closures or lane restrictions Thursday through Sunday, with detours signed and transit possibly…
24 Sep Two men charged after hate-motivated assault in Calgary Local & Municipal Police say a woman was trapped when two men tipped over a portable washroom on Macleod Trail S.W. in July. Both face one count of assault causing…
24 Sep Weed specialist disputes claim glyphosate stops weed seeds germinating Climate & Environment Kim Brown of Manitoba Agriculture says systemic herbicides do not prevent weed seeds from germinating once those seeds have formed.
23 Sep Water restored on Spruce and Birch drives, drinking water advisory remains Local & Municipal Saskatoon says water is back on for addresses on Spruce Drive and Birch Drive, but a drinking water advisory is still in effect.
23 Sep 560 Hazeldean rezoning heads to Ottawa committee Oct. 7 Local & Municipal The City of Ottawa's Planning and Housing Committee will consider a zoning bylaw amendment for 98 homes on the site of a golf practice facility, with…
23 Sep Loon Lake RCMP investigate reported stabbing at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Justice & Courts Mounties say an adult male was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a report of a stabbing at a house on the First Nation.
23 Sep Calgary raises fireworks fines, adds public-carry offence starting Sept. 22 Local & Municipal Council-approved bylaw amendments lift the fine for selling fireworks to $3,000 and for discharging without a permit to $1,000, and create a new…
23 Sep Boil Water Advisory Issued for Five Makesho Street Addresses Indigenous Affairs A precautionary advisory covers 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31 Makesho Street after a watermain tie-in required isolating that section of main, and it stays…
23 Sep McMaster recruits U.S. radiopharmaceutical leaders Lapi and McConathy Health & Science The chemist and clinician helped build the University of Alabama at Birmingham into a radiopharmaceutical research hub. McMaster says it will launch…
23 Sep Chicago Wolves pledge $3 million to charities for 2026-27 AHL season Hockey The American Hockey League club says the money will be spread across food pantries, animal shelters and groups supporting first responders, military…
23 Sep Saskatoon to close four priority one roads starting Wednesday Local & Municipal Water main work and road paving will shut sections of Kensington Boulevard, McCormack Road, Taylor Street W and the 12th Street E and Dufferin Avenue…
23 Sep Newfoundland and Labrador seeks public input on population growth strategy Provincial Politics The Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development is taking feedback through the EngageNL platform and by email until Oct. 11, 2026.
23 Sep Operating revenue at Canada's 23 largest air carriers reaches $9.0 billion in Q4 Business & Data Statistics Canada reports fourth-quarter operating revenue for the 23 largest Canadian air carriers rose 3.4 per cent from the same quarter of 2024.
22 Sep Saskatoon police report minor collision on Attridge Drive eastbound Justice & Courts Police say two vehicles collided at the Circle Drive overpass and eastbound traffic is being redirected southbound. No injuries were reported.
22 Sep Calgary police charge man after rifle seized at hotel Local & Municipal Matthew Randel Lynden Smith, 35, faces nine firearms-related counts and one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000 after a traffic stop…
22 Sep Calgary crews compact soil at ECCO landfill fire to smother deep hotspots Local & Municipal The Calgary Fire Department says suppression work continues at the ECCO Recycling facility in southeast Calgary, with heavy equipment and soil…
22 Sep Saskatoon police investigate pedestrian collision; 19-year-old arrested, released Justice & Courts A 23-year-old woman was taken to hospital with what police believed to be serious injuries after a Friday night collision on 8th Street East. The…
22 Sep Alberta fed cattle close at $292/cwt, lowest since December 2025 Climate & Environment Canfax reports the average fed steer and heifer price fell $2.50/cwt last week, with Western Canadian carcass weights two pounds off January highs…
22 Sep Fencing federation sets new unwillingness to fight rule for Canada Cup #1 Culture & Sport The Canadian Fencing Federation says the rule will apply to direct elimination matches only, with a P-red card for a first minute of unwillingness…
21 Sep Group fined $19,000 for harvesting shellfish from contaminated area Federal Politics Fisheries and Oceans Canada says shellfish closures protect public health and that harvest area status can change regularly.
22 Sep PEI reopens Community Food Fund with grants up to $10,000 Provincial Politics Prince Edward Island is again taking applications for a fund that gives community groups money to stabilize food supplies for vulnerable residents…
23 Sep Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Clarke St. in Moose Cree First Nation Indigenous Affairs The Ontario Clean Water Agency says required bacteriological test results came back and the advisory on Clarke Street has ended.
22 Sep Saskatoon youth, 16, charged with aggravated assault after Hamm Way incident Justice & Courts Police say a 26-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a disturbance Saturday morning in the 300 block of Hamm Way.
21 Sep PEI government moves to dismantle IRAC, split it into two new boards Provincial Politics Premier Rob Lantz says legislation will be debated this fall to replace the 35-year-old commission with a PEI Energy and Utilities Board and a PEI…
22 Sep Hamilton Police Charge 18-Year-Old With Attempted Murder After Shooting Justice & Courts Darien Wilson faces seven charges after a targeted shooting at King Street East and Lawrence Road that injured two people, Hamilton Police say.
22 Sep Mississauga marks Rail Safety Week with crossing warning Local & Municipal Trains can travel up to 140 km/h and need as much as two kilometres to stop, the city says, as it reminds road users to cross only at designated…
22 Sep Contraband seized at Collins Bay Institution over four days Federal Politics Multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the federal institution between Sept. 13 and Sept. 16, 2026.
21 Sep Burin Peninsula RCMP arrest man, 34, after flight from traffic stop Justice & Courts Police say the man fled an attempted traffic stop near Garnish on Friday afternoon and crashed his vehicle nearby. He faces charges of mischief…
22 Sep Mississauga tells renters to call landlord first, then 311, as heating season nears Local & Municipal The City of Mississauga says renters should give their landlord or property manager a reasonable chance to fix heating, leak and pest problems before…
21 Sep Hamilton police say missing person Nyarah Hinds located in good health Justice & Courts Hamilton Police Service says Nyarah Hinds has been located in good health, and thanked community members who called in with information.
20 Sep Duluth to Host 2027 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship; Tickets on Sale Sept. 22 Hockey Preliminary round single-game tickets start at $15 for the 10-nation tournament at AMSOIL Arena, running April 21 to May 2, 2027.
21 Sep ECCO landfill fire contained as crews build cover over hotspots Local & Municipal More than 800 cubic metres of soil and cover material went to the southeast Calgary site yesterday, with similar volumes expected through the coming…
21 Sep Calgary police investigate Rosscarrock motorcycle crash that injured man Local & Municipal A motorcycle left Bow Trail S.W. on Saturday evening and struck a lamppost on the grass median, police say. The rider, a man in his 20s, was taken to…
20 Sep Ottawa launches Black Canadian Communities Program Federal Politics The federal government says Black-led organizations face barriers to getting the resources they need, and it is putting money toward that gap.
20 Sep Edmonton police warn distraction thefts now investigated as robberies Justice & Courts Police say at least 20 reports of distraction-style robberies involving jewellery have been received since Aug. 19, 2026, and that suspects have…
20 Sep Calgary crews hold ECCO landfill fire under control, smoke may persist Local & Municipal The Calgary Fire Department says suppression work continues at the southeast Calgary recycling facility, with soil and clay trucked in to isolate…
20 Sep Saskatoon police seek help locating missing 60-year-old woman Justice & Courts Giselle Audit was last seen on the evening of September 17, 2026, in the 200 Block of McCallum Way, according to the Saskatoon Police Service.
20 Sep Hamilton Police Seek Public's Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Nyarah Hinds Justice & Courts Nyarah Hinds was last seen around 10pm on September 17, 2026, in the area of Upper Ottawa Street and Larch Street in Hamilton, according to Hamilton…
19 Sep Edmonton police investigate fatal collision involving cyclist Justice & Courts A 27-year-old woman died Sept. 12 after she was struck by a delivery truck while riding her bicycle on 106 Street, Edmonton Police Service says. No…
19 Sep Fire at Main and Third encampment in Squamish causes propane tanks to ignite, no injuries Local & Municipal Squamish Fire Rescue and RCMP responded to a fire at the downtown encampment on Sept. 18 at 11:47 a.m. The site will be secured for clean up and…
19 Sep Calgary crews cap underground openings at ECCO landfill fire to stop re-ignition Local & Municipal The fire at the ECCO Recycling facility landfill in southeast Calgary remains under control, but buried utility access points are feeding hidden hot…
20 Sep Sturgeon County approves solar accessory building permit near Rge Rd 244 Local & Municipal The county approved a development permit for a ground-mount solar accessory building at 57022 Rge Rd 244, on land zoned Agriculture.
19 Sep Moose open 2026 training camp Sept. 21 at hockey for all centre Hockey Manitoba's first on-ice session is set for 10:30 a.m. Monday, and every session at the facility is open to the public.
20 Sep Miles Canyon Road closed Friday evening for movie filming Local & Municipal The City of Whitehorse says the road will shut from 5 p.m. to midnight, with barricades in place during the closure.
20 Sep Glace Bay water shutoff Monday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local & Municipal MacLeods Road connections will cut service to homes on MacLeods Road, Dominion Street, Highland Street and a dozen other streets in the MacLeods…
20 Sep Amherst closes Church Street for week of sidewalk work Local & Municipal The town will replace brick pavers in front of the CIBC, closing Church Street between King Street and Princess Street daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
20 Sep Fernbank District Park pop-up consultation set for Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. Local & Municipal The in-person session follows an online survey earlier this month and covers a draft design concept for a site of more than 8 hectares in Stittsville.
20 Sep Calgary police investigate Somerset school bus collision Local & Municipal A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital after a collision involving a school bus and a pedestrian in southwest Calgary, and police say her condition…
19 Sep Ontario activates disaster recovery assistance after April flooding Provincial Politics Residents in four Ontario areas can now apply for financial support following overland flooding in April 2026.
19 Sep Highway 40 closed near Grande Prairie after tanker fire Justice & Courts RCMP say a semi-truck carrying diesel fuel caught fire in a collision on Highway 40 near North Imperial road, and no major injuries have been…
20 Sep Manitoba RCMP report suspicious vehicle near Grunthal Justice & Courts St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP say they received a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at a recreation area on Provincial Road 216 in the RM of Hanover.
19 Sep RCMP seek public help to find 15-year-old Willow MacKenzie Justice & Courts East Hants District RCMP say the teenager was last seen on September 16 at approximately 8 p.m.
19 Sep P.E.I. releases 2027 municipal tax rate certificate for administrators Provincial Politics The provincial form omits the non-resident category and is restricted to municipal administrators.
18 Sep PEI Releases 2027 Fire District Tax Rate Certificate Provincial Politics Prince Edward Island has published a mill rate certificate for the province's fire districts, dated for the 2027 tax year and marked for council…
19 Sep GE Healthcare flags exposed sharp edge in SIGNA Artist scanner cabinets Health & Science The company says the edge could damage power cables and, if the cabinet door is opened while the system is powered, potentially cause an arc flash.
19 Sep Police investigate two-vehicle collision involving motorcycle in Saskatoon Justice & Courts Saskatoon police say traffic restrictions are in place in all directions around Ontario Avenue and 39th Street East, and motorists are advised to…
18 Sep AFN's Woodhouse Nepinak Sets First Nations Priorities Ahead of Parliament's Return Indigenous Affairs National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says the fall sitting and an October First Ministers meeting are a chance to renew a Nation-to-Nation…
19 Sep Calgary police seek dashcam footage after Deerfoot Trail rollover Local & Municipal A blue Subaru WRX left northbound Deerfoot Trail at 17 Avenue S on Sept. 5, rolled several times and injured three passengers. Investigators believe…
19 Sep BC Wildfire Service to rescind Ezra Creek area restriction Friday at noon Wildfire & Emergency The restriction covering the Ezra Creek wildfire near Castlegar will be lifted at noon PT on Sept. 18, 2026, as fire behaviour decreases.
19 Sep Trans Canada Trail re-gravelling in Stittsville starts early October Local & Municipal Work on the Ottawa-Carleton Trailway between Ashton and West Ridge Drive was postponed from the summer to avoid impacts on turtles during hatching…
18 Sep Saskatoon Closes Three Priority One Roads Monday for Resurfacing and Patching Local & Municipal McCormack Road, 20th Street W and Acadia Drive face closures or lane restrictions on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, the City of Saskatoon says. Detour signs…
18 Sep Trail tax sale set for Sept. 28 at municipal hall Local & Municipal Properties with unpaid taxes in Trail, B.C. go to public auction at 10 a.m. unless the owner pays first.
14 Sep Circle Drive Northbound reopens between Clancy Drive and 33rd Street Overpass Local & Municipal The City of Saskatoon says all lanes and ramps have reopened and drivers may resume normal travel through the area.
14 Sep Circle Drive Northbound Shut at Clancy Drive After Collision Local & Municipal The northbound lanes between Clancy Drive and the 33rd Street Overpass are closed, along with the on ramps from 22nd Street West and Laurier Drive.
14 Sep VPD notifies IIO after fatal downtown Vancouver collision Justice & Courts Police say officers were on foot investigating a fraud when a male suspect drove away from them; the driver died after a collision less than a block…
14 Sep MacDonald announces nearly $900,000 for SmartGRO clean lighting technology Federal Politics The funding, under the Agricultural Clean Technology Program's Research and Innovation Stream, supports testing and scaling of clean lighting…
14 Sep Coroner's inquest into death of Kendal Lee Campeau set for Sept. 28 in Burnaby Provincial Politics The inquest will open at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnaby Coroners' Court, the British Columbia government says.
14 Sep Saskatoon Closes 3rd Ave N Southbound at 25th St E for Crane Lift on Sept. 14 Local & Municipal The City of Saskatoon's daily road report lists new and ongoing restrictions on Priority 1 streets for Sept. 14, including a full southbound closure…
14 Sep Canada regains beef market access in Dominican Republic Business & Data The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Dominican Republic has approved imports of Canadian beef and beef products, including offal, from cattle…
14 Sep Iqaluit water shut down Sept. 13 for infrastructure work, boil advisory issued Local & Municipal Residents in three areas of Iqaluit lose water pressure from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, triggering a precautionary boil water advisory.
14 Sep Algoma Steel fined $1.2 million for federal environmental and wildlife offences Climate & Environment The Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker pleaded guilty to one count under the Fisheries Act and one under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, over a…
14 Sep Gatineau-side access to Chaudière Crossing closed for Tour de Gatineau Federal Politics Public Services and Procurement Canada says the closure affects motorists and truck drivers using the crossing from the Gatineau side.
14 Sep Canadian household net worth rises 2.9 per cent to top $19 trillion in Q2 Business & Data Statistics Canada says household net worth climbed in the second quarter of 2026 as equity markets lifted asset valuations.
14 Sep Saskatchewan awards 44 suicide prevention grants Provincial Politics The province says the grants go to community partners supporting suicide prevention initiatives across Saskatchewan.
14 Sep Saskatoon closes Broadway, McKercher and other priority roads this weekend Local & Municipal Full closures run Saturday through Monday on several priority one routes, with detours signed and transit possibly affected. End times depend on…
14 Sep Saskatoon Closes 2nd Ave N and Restricts Clarence Ave S for Sewer Work Sept. 11 Local & Municipal The City of Saskatoon's daily road report lists new restrictions on Priority 1 streets for Sept. 11, including a full closure of 2nd Avenue North…
14 Sep Ottawa puts $5 million into HIV self-testing and peer support Health & Science The federal government announced the funding on Sept. 10, saying it is meant to improve HIV prevention and support services.
14 Sep Coast Guard welcomes CCGS Judy LaMarsh to Great Lakes fleet Federal Politics The Canadian Coast Guard says the vessel is the first additional large ship to join the Great Lakes region in more than thirty years.
14 Sep Supplemental Canada Disability Benefit payments to begin in September Federal Politics The federal government says supplemental payments under the Canada Disability Benefit start in September, framed as a move to reduce barriers to…
14 Sep Canada's net foreign asset position rises $619.2 billion to $1,945.5 billion Business & Data Statistics Canada reports the gap between Canada's international financial assets and liabilities widened in the second quarter of 2026.
14 Sep Iqaluit water shut down Sept. 11 for infrastructure work, boil advisory follows Local & Municipal Residents at addresses from 504 to 5326 A-F lose water from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and a precautionary boil water advisory takes effect when…
14 Sep Federal secretary of state visits Cochrane school to mark school year start Local & Municipal Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth, visited RancheView School in Cochrane, Alberta, as students returned to class.
14 Sep Ottawa gives $2.2 million to Edmonton youth crime prevention group Federal Politics Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced federal funding for REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities through the Crime Prevention Action Fund.
14 Sep SFU study finds rise in reported police drug seizures in first year of B.C. decriminalization pilot Justice & Courts The study reports an increase in police drug seizures in Vancouver during the first year of British Columbia's decriminalization pilot project…
14 Sep Iqaluit water shut down Sept. 10 for infrastructure work, boil advisory issued Local & Municipal Residents in the 400–500, 523–588 and 1601–1992 areas will lose water from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the Chief Public Health Officer of Nunavut…
14 Sep Ottawa, Manitoba renew Lake Winnipeg MOU, announce $2.8 million for freshwater projects Federal Politics The renewed Canada-Manitoba memorandum supports science collaboration and shared priorities for the lake and its basin, while the Lake Winnipeg…
14 Sep Dabrusin opens public engagement on national water security strategy Federal Politics The federal government is seeking public input on Canada's first National Water Security Strategy and putting $6.6 million into 31 partner-led Great…
14 Sep Canada invests in 31 new projects to improve the health of the Great Lakes Federal Politics Ottawa says the funding flows through the Great Lakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative, which backs restoration and protection work.
14 Sep 108th Street overpass repairs start Sept. 14, closing lanes on Circle Drive Local & Municipal Saskatoon will close the northbound curb lane on Circle Drive and the eastbound curb lane on the overpass while damaged girders are repaired. The…
14 Sep Iqaluit arena turf comes out as city prepares for trade show and ice Culture & Sport The City of Iqaluit says the Arctic Winter Games Arena is closed to the public while the floor is prepared for the Nunavut Trade Show, with ice…
14 Sep Calgary adds three firefighters to fallen memorial at Municipal Building plaza Local & Municipal Captain Lorn Howes, Lieutenant Ronald A. Randen and Deputy Chief Alton G. Mathers were added to the Walls of Memory/Lantern of Light monument. All…
14 Sep Ottawa opens selection process for Canada Post president and CEO Federal Politics Minister Joël Lightbound issued a statement announcing the launch of the search for the Crown corporation's next president and chief executive…
14 Sep Canada takes three Para cycling medals at road world championships Culture & Sport Michael Sametz and Alexandre Hayward went silver and bronze in the men's C3 time trial, and Maarten Duif added silver in the men's H1 road race in…
14 Sep Retail sales reach $78.4 billion in June, up 7.2 per cent from year earlier Business & Data Statistics Canada reports higher sales in 17 of 18 commodity classes, with no seasonally adjusted figure given.
14 Sep New vehicle registrations hit 547,673 in Q2, highest since 2019 Business & Data Statistics Canada reports registrations rose 1.1 per cent year over year and 37.7 per cent from the first quarter of 2026.
14 Sep Canada's services trade swings to $0.3-billion surplus in July Business & Data Service exports rose 1.2 per cent to $21.0 billion while imports fell 1.1 per cent to $20.7 billion, flipping June's $0.2-billion deficit.
14 Sep Canada's merchandise trade surplus narrows to $769 million in July Business & Data Exports fell 2.3 per cent while imports rose 2.2 per cent, cutting the surplus from $4.2 billion in June. It was the fifth consecutive monthly…

August 2026

14 Sep Calgary Transit launches 500-series express routes with Route 503 Wildfire & Emergency Route 503 Symons Valley Express began service Aug. 31, linking Sage Hill and surrounding communities with downtown. Calgary Transit also renamed…