Recent Beer Store closures in Ottawa are leading to more alcohol containers in blue bins, disrupting Ontario's deposit return system and raising environmental concerns. Learn about the new agreements and impacts.
A two-alarm fire at a North York apartment building, suspected to be caused by an e-bike, has sent two people to hospital and displaced several residents. Get the latest details on the incident.
A two-alarm fire in a North York apartment building, ignited by a cell phone battery, sent two people to hospital and displaced residents. The fire chief details the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
An early morning fire in a northwest Toronto apartment sent two women to hospital. Police are investigating a potential link to an electric bike. Read the latest details.
A dispute over millions in recycling fees has halted Ontario's tire program, causing scrap tires to accumulate across the province. Dealers warn of a growing environmental and logistical crisis.
The City of Calgary has released its holiday waste sorting guidelines. Learn what gift wrap, boxes, and other festive materials go in the blue, green, or black bins to recycle right this season.
Ontario completes its transition to a producer-funded recycling system on Jan 1, 2026. The enhanced Blue Box program will save municipalities over $200 million and make recycling more consistent across the province.
An Ontario man faces charges after allegedly disposing of a firearm in a residential recycling container. The OPP stresses the dangers of improper weapon handling. Read the full story.
Residents displaced by a substantial apartment fire in Toronto's Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood face growing frustration as officials provide no timeline for their return. Get the latest details.
Tire dealers across Ontario are raising alarms as recyclers stop accepting scrap tires, leading to dangerous stockpiles. Learn about the broken system and its environmental risks.
A look back at the most impactful local news events in Kitchener for 2025, from a major apartment fire to new grocery rules. Discover the stories that shaped the community.
Canadian cleantech firm Aduro graduates from Shell's GameChanger after multi-year validation of its Hydrochemolytic™ Technology, a promising solution for converting waste plastics into valuable hydrocarbons.
A tenant reports a lack of emergency assistance during a significant flooding incident at a Kitchener apartment building on Kingsway Drive. Read about the resident's experience and the response.
Some Essex County residents are still waiting for new recycling carts as Windsor-Essex transitions its blue box program. Key details on the rollout and what it means for 2026.
Toronto Fire Services responded to a residential fire in south Etobicoke on December 7, 2025. One person was transported to hospital. Get the latest details on the incident.
An early morning blaze at a 20-unit apartment building on Burton Avenue in Greater Sudbury has left several families displaced. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
A routine medical call at a Sudbury apartment turned into a major drug bust, with police seizing a loaded handgun and $44,000 worth of illegal narcotics. Details on the Flour Mill incident.
A fire at the Balmoral Apartments on Bruce Avenue in Sudbury has resulted in one resident being displaced and the tragic loss of a pet. Get the latest details on the incident.
The Botter Apartment, a pioneering Art Nouveau landmark in Istanbul left to rot for decades, has been meticulously restored to its former glory, marking a major victory for architectural preservation.
Longueuil police are investigating the death of a woman discovered in an apartment. Authorities were called to the scene on December 6, 2025. Details remain limited as the investigation unfolds.
One person was transported to hospital following a fire at a Gatineau apartment building. Emergency services responded to the incident on December 5, 2025.
A man is dead following a stabbing at a Brampton apartment building late Thursday night. Peel Regional Police are investigating the homicide.
A fire at a North York apartment building required a significant emergency response, sending one individual to hospital. Toronto Fire Services battled the blaze on December 4, 2025.
The City of Toronto will no longer handle residential recycling starting January 1, 2026. Learn what this major change means for you and how it will impact waste collection.
A Winnipeg firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in a vacant Wolseley apartment building. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
A Tuesday night fire in a Steveston apartment building has displaced residents from 18 suites. Richmond Fire-Rescue reports no injuries. Read the latest details on the incident.
A significant apartment fire in Richmond, B.C., has left dozens of residents displaced. The blaze caused extensive damage, with one resident bravely rescuing a pet. Read the full story on the community impact and response.
Windsor-Essex is evaluating smaller recycling bin options as the region prepares to transition to a new cart-based blue box program in 2026. Learn about the upcoming changes.
A devastating fire at a Hong Kong residential estate has claimed 159 lives, including a one-year-old child, with 30 people still missing. The community mourns with paper cranes.
The City of Edmonton announces waste crews will no longer collect Christmas trees from curbs. Residents must now use alternative disposal methods. Learn the new rules.