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LibraryPharmacy staff working near an automated hospital supply system. Does not depict this event.
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Dr. Michelle Murti is scheduled to receive her seasonal flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots on Tuesday morning, as Toronto Public Health reminds eligible residents the vaccines are available.
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The free event, hosted by Mississauga Library, runs Friday evening and all day Saturday at 301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., with more than 120 exhibitors on the Saturday lineup.
LibraryWillingdon Avenue traffic in Burnaby's Brentwood area at dusk. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Burnaby is folding changes to its Amenity Cost Charges bylaw and accelerated 2026 capital spending into its 2026-2030 Financial Plan, with residents able to comment by email until Monday, Nov. 13, 2026.
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The City of Calgary says the new feeder main is about 95 per cent installed and tie-in work begins Nov. 4, when city-wide Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions take effect for roughly four weeks.
LibraryHowe Sound seen from the Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish. Does not depict this event.
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The District of Squamish, Squamish Nation, School District No. 48, RCMP and fire rescue say consumer fireworks remain prohibited across the district, and police will bolster presence in neighbourhoods, on roadways and outside parks.
LibraryKelowna yacht club marina on Okanagan Lake. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Kelowna says Cook Road will be shut to through traffic from Thursday night into Friday morning, with a detour in place.
LibrarySaskatoon skyline silhouetted against a pink sunset. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Saskatoon says water service was restored Monday at 12:25 p.m. for homes and businesses at 1657-1670 Edward Ave and 1017 Cavers St, and that a drinking water advisory remains in effect.
LibraryDowntown Calgary skyline at night from Crescent Heights. Does not depict this event.
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A pedestrian was struck in a parking lot in Saddle Ridge, and investigators want dashcam footage and witness accounts.
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Calgary firefighters staged a drill at St. Elizabeth Seton School on Oct. 22, as the department reports single-family residential fires up more than 28 per cent in September 2026 over the year before.
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The combined fire station and Calgary Public Library branch at 969 Walden Drive S.E. is expected to open in 2028 and will be the city's first integrated facility of its kind.
LibrarySailboats in Nanaimo harbour with the city and Mount Benson behind. Does not depict this event.
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Council directed staff to negotiate a Licence of Use Agreement with a non-profit operator, with the facility closed from Nov. 1 until the City takes ownership on Dec. 18.
LibraryDetour route signs at a rural highway junction. Does not depict this event.
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Two northbound and two southbound lanes between 75 Avenue and Heritage Drive are shut until further notice, the City of Calgary said. A boil water advisory ordered by Alberta Health Services remains in effect for Eagle Ridge and Heritage Park.
LibraryStack of road work signs beside a message board. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Saskatoon says crews start installing new traffic signals at 5 a.m. Sunday, and access to and from Royal University Hospital and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital will be affected.
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The Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for awards recognizing residents, businesses and students who promote cycling. Winners will be recognized at a city council meeting in spring 2027.
LibraryBritish Columbia Legislature 2. Does not depict this event.
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Non-profit organizations in Victoria can apply for funding to build, expand or upgrade arts and culture spaces. The deadline is Dec. 18, 2026.
LibraryOlympic Plaza with the Calgary City Hall clock tower behind. Does not depict this event.
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Police say a suspect used bolt cutters in an assault that left one victim with serious injuries, then tried to take a second vehicle nearby. Amine AYMAN ABDELLI faces 11 charges and is due in court Oct. 15.
LibraryTree-lined road leading toward downtown Calgary. Does not depict this event.
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Crews found peak carbon monoxide levels above 150 ppm in a three-storey building on 12 Avenue SE and traced the source to a rooftop ventilation unit. No injuries were reported.
LibraryCairns are an Eyesore (49680742351). Does not depict this event.
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The Planning Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting and information session on a request for a development agreement covering 14 semi-detached dwellings.
LibraryBrick commercial building at a Kensington intersection in Calgary. Does not depict this event.
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A 55-year-old man faces six counts of fraud over $5,000 and a 51-year-old woman faces two, in connection with schemes police say ran from February 2021 to June 2023.
LibraryRed mudflats of the Minas Basin at low tide near Wolfville. Does not depict this event.
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The Town of Wolfville has given notice that council will consider approving the Water Conservation Bylaw on second reading at its regular meeting this month.
LibraryScotiabank Saddledome and the Calgary skyline at night. Does not depict this event.
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Calgary police say officers arrested two suspects in Pine Creek early Wednesday and recovered a loaded 9-mm handgun and 17.8 grams of methamphetamine.
LibraryHiking Trail at Mew Lake Campground, Algonquin Park (29950322654). Does not depict this event.
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The Cowichan Valley Regional District says the trail between Koksilah Road and Coverdale Watson Park shut on Sept. 29 for 10 days of maintenance.
LibraryStormwater detention basin beside a suburb. Does not depict this event.
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Orville Street between Ralphpark Street and Bradley Street will be closed from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11 while Goldie Mohr Ltd. replaces a culvert.
LibrarySpeed River flowing through Guelph. Does not depict this event.
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The current Main Library at 100 Norfolk Street will close Feb. 1, 2027, as the move to 1 Baker Street proceeds.
LibraryRows of housing units in Iqaluit at dusk. Does not depict this event.
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Part of the clinic parking lot entrance at Qikiqtani General Hospital will close temporarily while crews expose an underground vault. The clinic stays open.
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The 2.4-kilometre barrier protects Sunnyside and Hillhurst from a one-in-100-year flood, the City of Calgary says, and adds seating, pathways and about 200 trees along the Bow River.
LibraryExcavator tearing up old pavement beside open highway lanes. Does not depict this event.
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One westbound lane stays open between Idylwyld Drive and Avenue I North while crews work six days, the City of Saskatoon says.
LibrarySt. John's Harbour from Harbourside Park. Does not depict this event.
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The City of St. John's has issued a revised traffic advisory for a daytime road closure on Empire Avenue, with local access only.
LibraryStreetlights over a Stephenville neighbourhood at night. Does not depict this event.
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The Town of Stephenville is inviting residents to a community workshop on climate change, set for Monday, Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
LibraryStratford City Hall at dusk. Does not depict this event.
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Jamieson, most recently CAO of the Town of Three Rivers, takes over in Stratford after an acting period that followed the death of Jeremy Crosby earlier this year.
LibraryChart recorders on a water plant control panel. Does not depict this event.
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Saskatoon says water is back on for addresses on Spruce Drive and Birch Drive, but a drinking water advisory is still in effect.
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The City of Mississauga says renters should give their landlord or property manager a reasonable chance to fix heating, leak and pest problems before contacting the City. Tenants in registered apartment buildings have a separate route through the Rental Standards Program.
LibraryCalgary transit CTrain. Does not depict this event.
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The fire at the ECCO Recycling facility landfill in southeast Calgary remains under control, but buried utility access points are feeding hidden hot spots below the surface, the Calgary Fire Department says.
LibraryLighting and gear set up inside a warehouse film set. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Whitehorse says the road will shut from 5 p.m. to midnight, with barricades in place during the closure.
LibraryCones and chevron barricades closing a downtown lane. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Saskatoon says all lanes and ramps have reopened and drivers may resume normal travel through the area.
LibraryEmergency detour route sign beside a highway. Does not depict this event.
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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.
LibraryConstruction barrels and caution tape across an intersection. Does not depict this event.
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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 on 3rd Avenue North and overnight sewer work on 2nd Street West.
LibraryShored excavation around a sewer pipe connection. Does not depict this event.
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Residents in three areas of Iqaluit lose water pressure from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, triggering a precautionary boil water advisory.
LibraryRail bridge over the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon. Does not depict this event.
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Full closures run Saturday through Monday on several priority one routes, with detours signed and transit possibly affected. End times depend on weather.
LibraryNarrow trench dug along a street for a new water main. Does not depict this event.
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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 between 23rd and 24th streets and sewer work on Clarence Avenue South.
LibraryCrew working at an open manhole on a closed street. Does not depict this event.
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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 pressure drops.
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Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth, visited RancheView School in Cochrane, Alberta, as students returned to class.
LibraryBackhoe and dump truck at a street water main repair. Does not depict this event.
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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 has automatically issued a precautionary boil water advisory.
LibraryConstruction zone sign and barrel at the side of a road. Does not depict this event.
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Saskatoon will close the northbound curb lane on Circle Drive and the eastbound curb lane on the overpass while damaged girders are repaired. The work is expected to finish by Sept. 27.
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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 three died of cancers acquired through occupational exposure.
LibraryCalgary Police Service pickup truck by the riverbank. Does not depict this event.
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The free program pairs Social Studies, English and Health lessons with a classroom visit and mock interview with Community Peace Officers. Teachers can review the manual online before booking the visit.
LibraryHouses in the Sunalta neighbourhood below the Calgary skyline. Does not depict this event.
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The City of Calgary has filed an application with the Alberta Utilities Commission to raise the fixed gas cost price used to calculate the natural gas franchise fee, from $3.15 to $5.67 per gigajoule, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
LibraryWooden stairway overlooking downtown Calgary in winter. Does not depict this event.
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The city's Traffic Safety Team has started enforcement and education aimed at excessively loud vehicles along the corridor, with fines of $270 and $300. The team works alongside Calgary Police Service.
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Roads along the 2026 Calgary Stampede Parade route close in two stages on Friday, July 3, and are expected to reopen around 2 p.m. The city is asking spectators to walk, bike or take Calgary Transit.
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The multi-phase development off International Avenue is expected to house more than 1,000 Calgarians once both phases are complete, with the first 250 homes now under construction.
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