Calgary Councillors Want Changes After Water-Main Fiasco
Calgary city councillors are calling for accountability and systemic reforms following the recent major water-main break. Learn about their demands for change.
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Edmonton's Water System: Risk of Calgary-Like Problems?
Following Calgary's water crisis, Edmontonians question their system's resilience. We analyze Epcor's infrastructure and preparedness for similar failures. Read the full assessment.
Alberta ER Doctor: Health Crisis Was 'Predictable'
Dr. Raj Sherman warns Alberta's health care crisis was avoidable. Get the full story on the systemic failures and the urgent call for solutions.
Saskatoon Lead Pipe Deadline Pushed to 2028
Saskatoon will miss its 2026 target to replace all lead water pipes, extending the deadline to 2028. Learn about the reasons, costs, and health risks for residents.
Calgary water use declines as crews fill feeder main
Calgary's water consumption shows a positive downward trend as crews refill the repaired Bearspaw South feeder main. Officials urge continued conservation until system is fully stabilized and tested.
Report Blames Calgary's Water Crisis on City Hall Failures
A damning report reveals how Calgary's 'consensus' culture stalled critical water projects for years, leading to the 2024 Bearspaw main break and current restrictions. Read the full investigation.
Canadian Forces Deploy to Manitoba First Nation for Water Crisis
The Canadian Armed Forces are sending personnel and equipment to a northern Manitoba First Nation facing a critical infrastructure failure. Frozen pipes and sewer backups have created an emergency, prompting a military response to support the community.
Calgary's Water System Failures a Warning for Canada
The repeated rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw water main reveals deep systemic issues in managing essential infrastructure. Expert panel chair Siegfried Kiefer warns of dangerously slim margins for error. A must-read for municipal leaders.
Windsor Crisis Response Team Answers 4,210 Calls in 2025
Windsor's Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team responded to 4,210 calls in 2025, a critical service blending mental health support with policing. Learn about their impact and future.
Manitoba First Nation reeling from days-long power outage
A First Nation community in northern Manitoba is struggling in the aftermath of a multi-day power blackout, highlighting urgent infrastructure needs. Read about the ongoing challenges.
Calgary's Water Main Report Calls for Urgent Reforms
An independent review of Calgary's catastrophic water main break demands sweeping reforms. City council receives a flood of new information on the state of disrepair. Read the full report details.
Calgary Mayor Calls Water Main Break a Crisis Situation
Calgary's mayor has declared a crisis following a major water main break. Get the latest details on the city's response and potential impacts for residents.
Farkas: Calgary's Water Pipe a 'Ticking Time Bomb'
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas issues a dire warning about the city's failing Bearspaw water main, calling it a 'mortal risk' that requires urgent, long-term action. Learn the facts.
Halifax Water: Watermain Breaks Spike is Seasonal
Halifax Water explains the recent increase in watermain breaks is a normal seasonal occurrence due to freezing and thawing cycles. Learn about the response efforts.
Calgary mayor pledges new water system after pipe failure
Calgary's mayor commits to a new water system following a catastrophic pipe failure on Dec. 30, 2025. Crews are working on repairs as the city plans for long-term infrastructure upgrades.
Vancouver renters share rooms with strangers in housing crisis
Desperate renters in Vancouver are agreeing to share bedrooms with strangers and live without tenancy protections due to soaring rents. Learn about the risks and legal loopholes.
Calgary's Water Crisis: A Legacy of Past Decisions
Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in 18 months exposes a complex crisis rooted in historical infrastructure choices. Discover why finding someone to blame is more complicated than it seems.
Swimming Pool Shortage Threatens Canada's Olympic Success
A national shortage of competition-ready 50-metre pools is forcing elite swimmers abroad and threatening Canada's future Olympic success. Vancouver's battle highlights a growing infrastructure crisis.
Calgary water main break repairs underway, cause unknown
Calgary faces urgent water repairs after a catastrophic main break. The city is working on immediate fixes and long-term solutions, but the cause remains a mystery. Stay informed.
Calgary Water Main Fiasco: Monitoring System Failed
A catastrophic water main break in Calgary exposes a useless monitoring system. Mayor Farkas promises heads will roll as the city faces another water crisis. Read the full investigation.
Federal money to help Ottawa tackle toxic drug crisis
Ottawa is set to deploy nearly $4 million in federal funding to combat the toxic drug supply. Learn how the city plans to use these critical resources for harm reduction and public health.
Aid Cuts Deepen Hunger Crisis for Millions in Afghanistan
A severe humanitarian crisis grips Afghanistan as international aid reductions leave millions facing hunger. The AP reports on the escalating situation and its devastating impact on vulnerable families.
5 Things to Know About Canada's Cost of Living Crisis
Inflation, food prices, and interest rates strained Canadian wallets in 2025. Explore five crucial facts about the affordability crisis and its impact.
AI Demand Drives Record Data-Centre Dealmaking in 2025
Global data-centre mergers and acquisitions hit a record high, driven by AI's insatiable infrastructure needs. Discover the key drivers and figures behind this unprecedented surge.
Food insecurity persists in Ontario cities post-emergency
A year after declaring emergencies, cities across Ontario continue to grapple with severe food insecurity. Learn about the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities.
$25K Boost for Windsor Police Mental Health Teams
Windsor police and hospital officials announce a $25,000 investment to enhance local mobile mental health crisis response teams. Learn how this funding aims to improve community safety and care.
Halton Mayors Urge Ontario Emergency Declaration
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
New Windsor team supports youth in mental health crisis
Windsor launches a new Youth Crisis Response Team to provide immediate support for children experiencing mental health emergencies. Learn about this critical initiative.
Infrastructure Summit in Vaughan Charts Ontario's Future
Ontario leaders convened at the Vaughan Infrastructure Summit to discuss how strategic infrastructure investment is crucial for economic competitiveness, job creation, and solving the housing crisis. Learn the key insights.
Newmarket's Queen Street Bridge Rehab Completed
The Town of Newmarket has finished the largest bridge rehabilitation project in three decades on Queen Street. The crucial infrastructure work ensures long-term safety and connectivity for the community.
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