Aerial view of residential neighborhood in Vancouver's Lower Mainland, where property values have declined. B.C. Property Values Drop in Lower Mainland, Rise 15% in Northern Regions B.C. property values drop in Lower Mainland, rise 15% in Northern regions, impacting homeowners and market dynamics. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Jan 3, 2026 — 3 min read
Illustration of pistachios, central to the expanded recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Canada Expands Pistachio Recall to 333 Products Amid Salmonella Outbreak Canada recalls 333 pistachio products amid salmonella fears. Imported from Iran, these nuts pose health risks nationwide. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Jan 3, 2026 — 2 min read
Jars of Goodfood's "Mild Salsa Douce" on a shelf, related to CFIA licence suspension in Montreal. Montreal's Goodfood Licence Suspended by CFIA Amid Regulatory Compliance Issues CFIA suspends Goodfood's Montreal licence, citing procedural issues. Calgary operations remain unaffected, ensuring minimal disruption. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Jan 3, 2026 — 2 min read
Damaged section of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main in Calgary after the rupture on December 30. Calgary Water Usage Remains High After Major Main Break, 459M Litres Stored Calgary water crisis escalates as main break leads to 459M litres stored. Residents urged to conserve amid high usage. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Jan 2, 2026 — 3 min read
A person working remotely on a laptop, reflecting the shift from flexible work arrangements in Ontario and Alberta. Ontario and Alberta Mandate Full-Time Office Return for Government Employees Ontario and Alberta mandate full-time office return for 50,000+ government employees, impacting collaboration and service delivery. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Jan 2, 2026 — 3 min read
Dartmouth Cove shoreline with rocks and buildings, site of proposed infilling project by local developer. Halifax Councillor Urges Public to Report Unauthorized Dartmouth Cove Construction Halifax Councillor urges residents to report unauthorized Dartmouth Cove construction, citing environmental risks and legal issues. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 31, 2025 — 3 min read
RCMP badge displayed on an officer's uniform during the alert in Big Island Lake Cree Nation. Saskatchewan RCMP Warns Big Island Cree Nation of Armed Suspects Saskatchewan RCMP issues alert after deadly shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured. Community lockdown follows. Investigation ongoing. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 30, 2025 — 3 min read
Police vehicle parked outside 4900 Yonge St., North York, Toronto, after suspected arson incident. Toronto Government Building Fire Investigated as Arson, One Arrested Toronto government building fire disrupts federal services; arson suspected. Woman hospitalized, man arrested. Investigation ongoing. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 30, 2025 — 2 min read
Joseph Robert McCook, found dead on Christmas Day, in a photo released by RCMP seeking public assistance. Lake Country RCMP Investigate Suspected Foul Play in Christmas Day Death RCMP investigate suspected foul play in Lake Country death on Christmas Day, seeking public help for crucial leads in the case. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 30, 2025 — 2 min read
A Saskatoon police vehicle parked near a building, with an officer approaching, illustrating new traffic stop measures. Saskatoon Police Enforce Mandatory Breath Tests at Traffic Stops Starting Jan. 1 Saskatoon enforces mandatory breath tests at traffic stops, sparking debate over Charter rights and aiming to reduce impaired driving. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 29, 2025 — 3 min read
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew in his office, smiling during an interview about provincial challenges. Manitoba Premier Kinew Maintains Lead Despite Health and Finance Challenges Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew leads polls despite health care and finance challenges, maintaining strong public support. Spotlight Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 29, 2025 — 3 min read
A rendering from the sales brochure for The Diefenbaker, a luxury condo development being built inside a Cold War-era nuclear fallout shelter in rural Nova Scotia, is shown in this undated handout photo. Nova Scotia Cold War Bunker Transforms into 50 Luxury Condos for Elite Buyers Nova Scotia bunker transforms into 50 luxury condos for elite buyers, offering a secure refuge amid global crises. Things You Missed Daily News Steve Cogbill Dec 29, 2025 — 3 min read
