Alberta to test water for lead in all provincial buildings
The Alberta government is launching a comprehensive program to test drinking water for lead in all provincially owned buildings, aiming to ensure public safety and water quality standards.
The Alberta government is launching a comprehensive program to test drinking water for lead in all provincially owned buildings, aiming to ensure public safety and water quality standards.
A new application seeks to build four residential high-rises on Tweddle Road in Ottawa's Stittsville community, near Petrie Island. Get the latest details on this significant urban development plan.
Greek authorities are investigating the mysterious death of a 55-year-old homeless Canadian woman found in an abandoned building on Crete. Police seek her relatives.
Two buildings in Montreal's east end have been vacant and deteriorating for five years, drawing ire from local residents who call them an eyesore and a safety concern. Details on the ongoing issue.
Montreal police have made an arrest in connection with a fire at a vacant downtown building. Get the latest details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.
A Sudbury judge has ordered Ward 11 Coun. Bill Leduc to pay over $63,000 in legal costs for lawsuits he filed and then abandoned against a citizen and the city. Learn the details of the ruling.
Canada's Supreme Court will relocate to a temporary home this summer for a decade-long, $1B+ renovation of its crumbling 80-year-old building. Get the latest on the delayed project.
A Toronto woman faces charges after allegedly abandoning a newborn baby at a midtown church. Police investigation leads to an arrest. Get the latest details.
A fire in an abandoned building next to Edmonton's beloved Aviary music venue has cast doubt on its immediate future, highlighting community concerns over derelict properties.
The condition of Canada's federally owned buildings has declined for five straight years, with 53% now rated below 'fair.' Key Ottawa landmarks are in critical disrepair. Read the full analysis.
Edmonton fire crews responded to a significant fire at an abandoned commercial building on 93 Street and 111 Avenue. No injuries reported. Details on the response and investigation.
Parishioners at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Toronto discovered an abandoned newborn in a shoebox. The mother has been located, and both are receiving care. Learn about safe surrender laws in Canada.
West Vancouver police are investigating after an impaired driver crashed a Porsche and fled the scene. The 'heavily damaged' luxury vehicle was found abandoned on December 19, 2025.
An investigation is ongoing after 32 cats were discovered abandoned in sealed plastic containers outside a B.C. SPCA facility on the Sunshine Coast. Authorities are urging the public for information.
The remaining historic bus barns in Saskatoon's Caswell Hill neighbourhood are scheduled for demolition in 2026. Learn about the site's history and what comes next for this piece of local heritage.
A person has died following a fire beneath the balcony of a vacant restaurant in Longueuil. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.
A late-night fire at an abandoned Longueuil building led to the discovery of a body. Police have opened an investigation into the cause of the blaze and the death.
A Golden Retriever named Raiya was abandoned in an Okotoks park with a note, underscoring severe strain on Alberta's animal rescue system. Advocates call for urgent action.
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
BC SPCA investigates after deceased dog found tethered to tree near Penticton. Authorities seek information about animal cruelty case. Help prevent animal suffering.
Vancouver's PNE is seeking corporate naming rights partners for the historic Pacific Coliseum and Agrodome venues. Learn about this landmark opportunity and what it means for Vancouver's entertainment scene.
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
London City Hall moves to demolish three neglected properties after owners ignore repeated property standards violations. Learn about the city's enforcement action.
Regina city executive receives progress update on demolishing abandoned properties while reaffirming commitment to urban infill development strategies. Learn about the city's revitalization plans.
Multiple Dalhousie University buildings in Halifax are being considered for municipal heritage status, preserving their historical significance for future generations. Learn more about this development.
Ontario Provincial Police rescued three kittens abandoned on a road near Walsingham. The feline trio is now safe and receiving care. Learn how to report animal abandonment.
Calgary firefighters successfully extinguished a small fire in a vacant southwest building on November 16, 2025. No injuries reported in the incident. Read the full details.
Conservation officers seek public assistance after a bull moose was illegally killed and abandoned near Dryden, Ontario. Help identify those responsible for this wildlife crime.
Join photographer Andrew Penner on a journey through Alberta's abandoned places like Farrow and Rowley. Discover these historic sites before they disappear forever from the Canadian landscape.
Cape Breton councillor starts petition to remove abandoned North Sydney post office. Community divided over historic building's fate. Learn about the local debate.