A pair of Columbia waterproof running shoes on a wet, textured surface, highlighting their outdoor use. Best Waterproof Running Shoes in Canada for Rain and Slush Six Gore-Tex running shoes from $139 for fall rain, slush and muddy trails, with men's and women's picks plus a $45 waterproof sock fix. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 20, 2026 — 11 min read
Sambaa K’e residents are under a do-not-consume order after microcystin was detected in the community’s drinking water. Sambaa K’e Issues Do Not Consume Order Over Drinking Water Toxin Sambaa K’e water toxin prompts a do-not-consume order after microcystin is detected, and boiling will not make tap water safe. Daily News Northwest Territories Steve Cogbill Sep 20, 2026 — 2 min read
B.C. Premier David Eby pauses the planned PST expansion on professional services amid U.S. trade tensions. BC Delays PST Expansion on Professional Services Amid U.S. Trade Tensions BC's PST expansion to professional services is delayed, saving businesses and governments about $260 million in 2026-27. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Sep 20, 2026 — 3 min read
GVTA President Carolyn Howe is calling for action on rising violence against staff in Greater Victoria schools. Victoria Teachers Report Rising School Violence, Demand Provincial Support Victoria teachers report 6,187 violent incidents against staff, urging B.C. and the school district to provide immediate support. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Sep 19, 2026 — 4 min read
Six pedestrians were injured in a vehicle collision at the Festival Western de St-Tite in Saint-Tite, Que. Saint-Tite Hit-and-Run Sends Six Pedestrians to Hospital Saint-Tite hit-and-run sends six pedestrians to hospital after a vehicle strikes people near Festival Western de St-Tite. Daily News Quebec Steve Cogbill Sep 19, 2026 — 3 min read
A portable jump starter connected to a car battery under the hood, ready for use. Best Portable Jump Starters in Canada From $56 Dead battery on a cold morning? 5 jump starters from $56 to $163, matched to your engine size—plus one with a built-in tire inflator. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 18, 2026 — 14 min read
Canada Post will convert door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes at 24,000 Regina addresses in 2027. Regina Mail Delivery Ends at 24,000 Addresses in 2027 Regina mail delivery will shift to community mailboxes for 24,000 addresses in 2027, changing how residents collect mail. Daily News Saskatchewan Steve Cogbill Sep 18, 2026 — 4 min read
Telesat seeks strategic investment for its Lightspeed satellite network at Toronto’s Canada Investment Summit. Canada Pitches Four Space Projects to Global Investors as Telesat Seeks Partners Canada's space investment pitch features four projects and Telesat's $7-billion Lightspeed network at a global capital summit. Daily News Ontario Steve Cogbill Sep 18, 2026 — 4 min read
Amazon raises average hourly base wages for full-time Canadian operations employees to $26.27. Amazon Raises Canada Operations Workers’ Average Hourly Wage to $26.27 Amazon raises Canadian operations workers’ average wage to $26.27 an hour, investing more than $78 million in pay increases. Daily News British Columbia Steve Cogbill Sep 17, 2026 — 3 min read
Sepia-toned illustration of a bundled person clearing a snow-covered path with a snowblower Best Snowblowers in Canada From $135 — Size Guide Best snowblower Canada picks for driveways and paths, from $135 to $2,700. Match electric, battery or gas power to Canadian snow depth. Canadian Guides Steve Cogbill Sep 17, 2026 — 16 min read
Richard Mantha was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting three women near Calgary. Calgary Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Assaulting Three Women Calgary man Richard Mantha receives 12 years for sexually assaulting three vulnerable women and threatening a fourth victim. Daily News Alberta Steve Cogbill Sep 17, 2026 — 3 min read
Premier Wab Kinew announces Manitoba will stay on daylight saving time year-round. Manitoba Stays on Daylight Saving Time, Joins BC and Yukon Manitoba ends seasonal clock changes as 72,000 survey respondents back permanent daylight time for better health and business. Daily News Manitoba Steve Cogbill Sep 17, 2026 — 3 min read
