Lachine tenants rebuild after building evacuation
Tenants forced from a decrepit Lachine apartment building due to fire risk are piecing their lives back together in social housing, highlighting systemic issues in Montreal's rental market.
Tenants forced from a decrepit Lachine apartment building due to fire risk are piecing their lives back together in social housing, highlighting systemic issues in Montreal's rental market.
A lithium-ion battery from an e-bike ignited a significant fire in a central Edmonton apartment building, prompting a major response from fire crews. Learn about the risks and safety tips.
A sixth-floor balcony fire in a Downtown Edmonton apartment building sent two people to hospital and forced the evacuation of 80 residents. EFRS reports 20 residents were displaced.
Residents of a Guelph apartment building are dealing with a mail theft. The incident was reported on January 15, 2026. Stay informed about local safety and security.
A Toronto senior's downtown apartment has been open to the winter elements for more than a month as she awaits window replacements. Discover her story and the ongoing struggle.
A Toronto senior's apartment remains exposed to winter elements as she waits weeks for window repairs. Discover the challenges faced by vulnerable residents in housing maintenance delays.
A Florida woman is suing her former apartment complex after a severe spider infestation led to multiple bites and the amputation of two toes. She seeks $50,000 in damages.
Saskatoon police are searching for a man who climbed to a second-floor balcony to commit an apartment robbery. Get the latest details on the ongoing investigation.
Saskatchewan's provincial auditor refuses to investigate a deadly carbon monoxide leak in Regina that killed an 11-year-old boy. Read the full story and the call for accountability.
A Vancouver man faces assault charges after a violent, unprovoked attack on a stranger in an apartment building hallway. Police stress the incident appears random.
A Winnipeg man faces charges after police allege he intentionally started a fire in his own apartment on January 12, 2026. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation alert for properties near the Chilliwack River due to a potential hazard. Residents should be ready to leave.
A Calgary woman has pleaded guilty to fraud after collecting damage deposits for a property she did not own. Learn the details of the case and its implications for renters.
Police in Quebec City confirm evidence points to arson in a deadly apartment fire. Authorities are investigating the fatal blaze that occurred on January 6, 2026.
Minto Apartment REIT is being acquired by Crestpoint Investments in a massive $2.3-billion privatization deal, reshaping Canada's real estate investment trust landscape. Read the full details.
A significant apartment fire on Main Street in St. George, New Brunswick, has displaced multiple residents and impacted the local foodbank. Fire crews battled the blaze on January 4, 2026.
Residents displaced by a major November 2025 fire at two Thorncliffe Park condos began returning home Sunday evening. The stubborn blaze has kept over 400 people out for weeks.
Ottawa Fire Services evacuated a St. Patrick Street apartment building after detecting high carbon monoxide levels and a haze. An OC Transpo bus provided shelter for displaced residents.
Regina Fire and Protective Services are investigating a blaze at a south Regina apartment building on the 4700 block of Pasqua Street. No injuries reported.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a fire at a St. Patrick Street apartment building. Crews contained the blaze, preventing major damage. No injuries were reported.
A significant fire at a Waterloo apartment building on Saturday evening led to a full evacuation and an estimated $500,000 in damages. Get the latest details.
Sherbrooke police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman found in an apartment building on January 2, 2026. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A tragic apartment fire in Marieville, Quebec has claimed two lives and left one person injured. Get the latest details on the incident south of Montreal.
A man has died after an altercation led to him falling into Montreal's Lachine Canal. The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) is investigating the incident.
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after racial slurs were discovered written inside a local apartment. Authorities are treating the incident as a hate-motivated crime.
Peel Regional Police are investigating a reported stabbing at a Mississauga apartment building on New Year's Eve. Authorities are actively searching for a suspect.
A high-rise apartment building in downtown Winnipeg caught fire on December 28, 2025. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to the emergency. Get the latest details on the incident.
Sergio Losco awoke in a Regina hospital to learn his 11-year-old son, Henry, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in their apartment. The family had just moved to the city.
A man in his 70s is in life-threatening condition after a fire in a Gladstone Avenue apartment building. Ottawa firefighters battled zero-visibility conditions to rescue residents.