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'Slightly later kitten season,' fewer adoptions leave P.E.I. Humane Society with lots of cats
28 Jul 2026
It's a slow part of the year for the P.E.I. Humane Society and, unfortunately, it's coinciding with a busy time for cats.
Final phase of terminal expansion now underway at Charlottetown’s airport
28 Jul 2026
Anyone who’s been to Charlottetown Alex B. Campbell Airport lately has likely noticed a lot of changes — and a lot of passenger traffic. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin speaks with Doug Newson, C
Transitional housing units for women in Saint John nearing completion
28 Jul 2026
The 12-unit building will provide vulnerable women with a safe and secure environment to help them rebuild independence.
Lobbyist admits lunch with mayor's staffer broke rules, but says she's been vindicated
28 Jul 2026
After a wide-ranging complaint about Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's relationship with a lobbying firm was resolved without penalty, the company's CEO has acknowledged she didn't comply with the rules by buying lunch for the mayor's chief of staff.
POV: Your first drive across the Gordie Howe bridge
28 Jul 2026
Here's what it looks like to cross the Gordie Howe bridge from Windsor, Ont. to Detroit.
Manitoba Hydro CEO defends plan to build 3 new natural gas turbines
28 Jul 2026
Manitoba Hydro's CEO defended plans to build new natural gas turbines on the first day of public hearings into the utility's plan to avoid looming power shortages by building up the province's generating capacity.
Edmonton mops up — again — in what is officially the rainiest summer on record
28 Jul 2026
The storm, which closed roads, flooded neighbourhoods, shut down outdoor events and downed trees, came with winds reaching a maximum of 94 km/h.
An iconic Hollywood theatre is reopening, just in time for a film revival
28 Jul 2026
Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced plans to restore L.A.'s iconic Cinerama Dome to its former glory and reopen it in early 2028 — just as movie theatres show signs of emerging from a years-long decline in ticket sales.
Toronto mayor files urgent motion demanding province 'return our waterfront' after feds reject airport plans
28 Jul 2026
Iqaluit RCMP charge man with attempted murder after incident on Joamie Court
28 Jul 2026
Police have arrested Kevin Mathewsie, 28, and charged him with attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault, and two counts of breaching probation.
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