Ottawa police investigate over 100 loose pills found in three Orléans parks. Ottawa Police Discover Over 100 Loose Pills in Three East-End Parks Ottawa police find over 100 loose pills in three Orléans parks, including some hidden inside acorns near family areas. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Aug 25, 2026 — 3 min read
Correctional Service of Canada signage at a federal facility. Records from Kent Institution in Agassiz, B.C. show 35 modified routine notices issued between December 2025 and May 2026, though only four of them use the word lockdown. Kent Institution Issued 35 Modified Routine Notices in Six Months, Records Show ATI records show B.C.'s Kent Institution issued 35 modified routine notices in six months, restricting some units to as little as 10 minutes out of their cells a day. Only four used the word lockdown. Government Files British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 25, 2026 — 10 min read
Firefighters responded to a suspicious fire that destroyed Saint-Simon Church in New Brunswick. New Brunswick Church Fire Destroys Historic Site, Damages Four Buildings New Brunswick church fire destroys a century-old Saint-Simon landmark, damages four nearby buildings and sparks an investigation. Daily News New Brunswick Steve Cogbill Aug 24, 2026 — 3 min read
Lake Okanagan Resort faces charges for environmental violations and unpaid cleanup bills. Kelowna Resort Faces Charges for Decade-Long Pollution Violations Kelowna resort faces four pollution charges over alleged permit violations, while a post-wildfire cleanup bill heads to court. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 24, 2026 — 3 min read
A dump truck driver was arrested for impaired driving after a rollover crash on Bradner Road in Abbotsford. Abbotsford Dump Truck Driver Arrested for Impaired Driving After Rollover Crash Dump truck rollover in Abbotsford leads to an impaired-driving arrest and closes northbound Bradner Road at King Road. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 24, 2026 — 3 min read
A severe thunderstorm in British Columbia caused 7,000 lightning strikes and disrupted flights at Vancouver International Airport. BC Thunderstorm Causes 7,000 Lightning Strikes, 50 Flight Cancellations at YVR BC's severe thunderstorm caused 7,000 lightning strikes and 50 flight cancellations at Vancouver International Airport. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Aug 24, 2026 — 4 min read
Police investigate linked suspicious deaths in Ottawa and western Quebec. Ottawa and Quebec Police Investigate Two Suspicious Deaths in Linked Cases Ottawa and Quebec police investigate two suspicious deaths believed to be connected after a crash and home search. Daily News Quebec Steve Cogbill Aug 23, 2026 — 3 min read
Ceremonies mark 150 years since Treaty 6 signing in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Marks 150 Years Since Treaty 6 Signing with Ceremonies Treaty 6 anniversary ceremonies across Saskatchewan mark 150 years with songs, powwows and calls to honour a living agreement. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Aug 23, 2026 — 3 min read
The machine is the cheap part — the cylinders are where the real cost lives. Is a SodaStream Worth It? An Honest Answer for Canadian Households Break-even lands at about 60 litres. Here is the real Canadian cost of a SodaStream — cylinder exchange included — and when a case of cans is the smarter buy. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Aug 22, 2026 — 10 min read
Premier Wab Kinew discusses year-round shipping potential at the Port of Churchill. Manitoba Studies Support Year-Round Hudson Bay Shipping, Port Expansion Proposed Churchill year-round shipping gains support as studies find ice-capable vessels could extend service beyond four months. Daily News Manitoba Steve Cogbill Aug 22, 2026 — 4 min read
Brittany Dawn Barry granted day parole after fatal DUI crash near Saskatoon. Saskatchewan Woman Granted Day Parole After Fatal DUI Crash Kills Two Saskatchewan woman granted day parole after a fatal DUI crash killed an Alberta mother and daughter, with strict release. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Aug 21, 2026 — 3 min read
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon vows to abolish Santé Québec to save $40 million annually. Quebec PQ Leader Vows to Abolish Santé Québec, Save $40M Annually Santé Québec faces abolition under a PQ government, which says cutting the agency could save at least $40 million annually. Daily News Quebec Steve Cogbill Aug 21, 2026 — 4 min read
