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Ernest John is relieved that legal action, which would force him out of the Fairview homeless encampment in Penticton, has been put on hold, at least for now. “I do have a certain fear being forced to do something and move,” John told Global News.The Ministry of Transportation owns the land, but the province’s application for a court injunction to evict the roughly two dozen residents and dismantle the camp, along a busy stretch of Highway 97, has been postponed.A hearing was scheduled to begin in Penticton provincial court on Monday, but it has been adjourned with no new date…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Sitting in the heart of Saskatoon’s downtown, Gather Local Market has always been a community staple, home to crafty small businesses with flair. They’re welcoming a new anchor tenant to the building.“When we gather, we invite people to stay longer. They spend more money, and we connect deeply — it’s impactful. It’s growth, and growth is beautiful,” said Discovery Saskatoon CEO Stephanie Pocha, welcoming the bar to the city.Rebellion was started in Regina by Mark Heise and his business partners, where they have their own brewery. The success they found in the…
TORONTO – Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday. Barnes had 23 points, 12 assists and six rebounds for Toronto (41-32). Jakob Poeltl also had a double-double with 18 points and 11 boards.Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley missed the game as he recovers from plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Ja’Kobe Walter started in his stead but Barnes was Toronto’s de facto playmaker. Walter was one of four Toronto players to finish with 18 points.Zion Williamson had 22 points and added seven rebounds as New Orleans (25-50) lost its fourth…
Community leaders in the Alberta Avenue area are breathing a sigh of relief after Edmonton city council decided to get tough on derelict business properties. “We had been told 21 years ago it wasn’t possible and we actually know now it is possible,” said Christy Morin, executive director for Arts on the Ave.Morin had been advocating for run-down properties to be dealt with, in the hopes new developments are built in their place.Derelict properties attract crime and increase the change of severe safety risks like fires, she added.“When I look at these buildings, I actually feel really sad,” Morin said…
By Grace Miller Global News Posted March 27, 2026 9:29 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Saskatoon teacher at Evan Hardy Collegiate, Sean Hayes, has been awarded the Carnegie Medal after risking his own life to save a student from being attacked. The 33-year-old teacher suffered burns to several parts of his body while putting the fire out and has since recovered.“There was not really time to think or plan — my body simply responded in the moment. I am grateful for the colleagues who were there to provide support and assistance, and…
Los Angeles, California, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In partnership with The Champions Collective, the Dodgers celebrated the reveal of their 2025 World Series Championship ring during an on-field ceremony at Dodger Stadium ahead of their second home game. “The Champions Collective is thrilled to continue our partnership with the Dodgers,” said Chris Poitras, Division Sr. Vice President & General Manager. “For the third time in just six seasons, we worked hard to elevate our previous ring design. From a ring-within-a-ring feature to incorporating dirt from Game 7, this is a ring worthy of celebrating back-to-back titles.” “We wanted…
(All dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars, unless stated otherwise) HIGHLIGHTS Q4 2025 (at December 31, 2025) Financial: ~$422.3 million in cash and cash equivalents; sold 3,970 ounces of gold from small-scale mining activities at the Tintic ProjectFinancing: Completed a private placement financing for ~$82.5 million in gross proceedsCariboo Gold Project: Released new infill drill results from the ongoing program in the Lowhee Zone and commenced a multi-faceted surface exploration program targeting new discoveries; pre-construction activities continued to advance, including the water treatment plant, underground development waste rock storage facility, sediment control pond, site camp upgrade and other critical…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire and possible explosions at a construction site in downtown Toronto Friday evening, prompting multiple road closures and safety warnings. Toronto Police Service said the incident happened around 6:02 p.m. near Richmond Street West and John Street.Police said the fire was reported on the roof of a building under construction, with information indicating items may have been exploding and debris falling onto the street below.Officers attended the scene alongside Toronto Fire Services.Toronto Fire Services later confirmed that crews responded to a two-alarm fire on the…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LegacyCoin CTO today announced its launch, introducing a crypto-focused solution designed to help users maintain self-custody of their digital assets while establishing predefined on-chain conditions for future asset transfer. Built around the idea of long-term digital asset continuity, LegacyCoin CTO is entering the market with a focus on one of crypto’s most overlooked challenges: what happens to assets when the original holder is no longer able to manage them. The project’s model is designed to preserve user control while enabling a structured, on-chain framework for asset movement when predetermined conditions…
The City of Calgary is proposing an overhaul to the zoning district at the centre of the citywide rezoning debate, as a public hearing into the policy’s repeal continues at city hall. Citywide rezoning, often referred to as blanket rezoning, saw the city’s base residential zoning changed to Residential Grade-oriented Infill District (R-CG) in August 2024 after an historic public hearing earlier that year.R-CG was first introduced as a zoning district in 2014, and allows the development of rowhouses, townhomes, semi-detached and single-detached homes with up to four units as well as four secondary suites on a single property.Redevelopment using…