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Albertans embrace energy efficiency and renewable energy programs
Programs that were established by the province last year to help Alberta home and business owners save money and reduce energy consumption is proving to be a huge success. Energy Efficiency Alberta was created as part of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan in 2017 and five programs were launched from April to July to make it easier for Albertans to conserve energy. Albertans have embraced the program and year end results show savings of $300 million in energy costs. “More than 150,000 Alberta households have chosen to register for this program.
Read MoreB.C. father charged in deaths of daughters appears in court
OAK BAY, B.C. — A man facing two charges of second-degree murder in the deaths of his young daughters made a brief appearance Thursday in a Victoria courtroom. Andrew Berry’s case has been adjourned until Feb. 1 after British Columbia provincial court heard he needs four weeks to retain legal counsel. The 43-year-old was wearing a grey hoodie and did not speak during his court appearance. Police have said they were called to a residence in Oak Bay on the evening of Dec. 25 where officers discovered the bodies of
Read MoreSnowy sidewalks hindering mobility in Kitchener: report
If you live in Kitchener, you have 24 hours from when snow stops falling to clear it from your sidewalk. That means that in cases where periodic flurries hit the city on a daily basis – as happens sometimes – it can be several days before homeowners have any legal obligation to shovel their sidewalk. According to a new report, that situation is leaving the city with a significant number of sidewalks which are difficult or impossible to use during winter months for people with mobility challenges. The report was
Read MoreInvestigation underway after body found in Marlborough Park
Members of the Calgary Police Service have cordoned off a section of a northeast neighbourhood following the discovery of a body Thursday morning. According to CPS officials, officers responded to a location in the 1200 block of Maitland Drive N.E., in the community of Marlborough Park, at approximately 11:30 a.m. following reports a body had been found. Police have not released the age or gender of the deceased. The nature of the death has not been determined. More details to follow Source link #USA #News #USnews #worldnews #headlinenews #Breakingnews #weathernews
Read MorePond used as ice rink torn up to neighbours’ surprise
CTV Kitchener Published Tuesday, January 2, 2018 5:59PM EST Last Updated Tuesday, January 2, 2018 7:04PM EST A popular piece of ice in a south Kitchener neighbourhood has been demolished, much to the surprise of people in the area. It isn’t one of the 30-plus outdoor rinks maintained by the city. It’s actually a stormwater management pond off of Robert Ferrie Drive, which is used for hockey and skating once it freezes over. Residents of the surrounding neighbourhood have been taking care of the makeshift rink for the past six
Read MoreOfficers cleared in arrest and struggle
The Canadian Press Published Tuesday, January 2, 2018 6:09PM CST Last Updated Tuesday, January 2, 2018 6:23PM CST The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba has cleared two Winnipeg police officers in connection with the arrest of a suspect following a foot chase in November of 2016. Investigators say the man fled a traffic stop and the two officers gave chase on foot, then arrested the man and put him in handcuffs after a struggle. The man later complained of dizziness and pain in his head and was taken to hospital
Read More‘Beyond relieving’: Snowmobiler rescued in freezing temperatures after crash on lake
A group of snowmobilers north of Pinawa experienced a harrowing winter adventure this holiday season. Jared Black said he was leading four snowmobile riders on an excursion from a cottage in Bird River Friday afternoon. Fresh snow created a dust up on a lake. He said he doesn’t know how, but two riders crashed. “I turned around to look back and these two sleds were upside down so I went back to see if everyone was and obviously Brendan wasn’t okay,” said Jared who then ran to a nearby hut
Read MoreCTV News at Six Northern Ontario for Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017
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Record-breaking cold temperatures recorded in 4 provinces to start the new year
CTVNews.ca Staff Published Monday, January 1, 2018 12:26PM EST Last Updated Monday, January 1, 2018 12:31PM EST It’s only the first day of the new year, but it’s already a historic one: Environment Canada has identified record-breaking temperatures in four Canadian provinces on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Temperatures in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan plummeted to an all-time low on New Year’s Eve, while Ontario and Quebec experienced historic overnight low temperatures on New Year’s Day. The coldest new record low-temperature was in La Grande Rivière, Que.,
Read MoreAirdrie RCMP release surveillance photos of New Year’s Eve vehicle theft suspects
Members of the Airdrie RCMP detachment are asking for help from the public with identifying the culprits in connection with the theft of a car from a hotel parking lot on New Year’s Eve. According to RCMP, the theft occurred in the parking lot of the Wingate Hotel in the 500 block of Gateway Road shortly after 8:30 a.m. on December 31, 2017. Surveillance cameras captured a black sedan entering the lot and parking next to a baby blue Volkswagen Golf. A man and a woman exited the sedan, gained
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