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B.C. city using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites

B.C. city using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites

While a community member who accesses support services related to mental health and addiction said the drones raise concerns about residents’ human rights, city officials say Cranbrook has been dealing with public safety issues tied to homelessness, addiction and mental health far greater than typical for a small city.

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Justice, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

January 15, 2026

Ontario man accused of assaulting someone for ice fishing too close, police say

SELWYN TOWNSHIP — Ontario Provincial Police say a 72-year-old man…

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Woman at centre of Chinese family's immigration nightmare now facing charge in Sask.
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January 15, 2026

Woman at centre of Chinese family’s immigration nightmare now facing charge in Sask.

For the first time, Saskatchewan has charged someone with providing…

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Disaster, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

January 15, 2026

Jordan Omstead

What’s with the colour-coded weather alerts? Here’s what you need to know

TORONTO — A snowstorm has reintroduced southern Ontario to some…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

January 15, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario proposes to pause rule that lets cities require affordable housing units

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing to temporarily ban three major…

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Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room
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January 15, 2026

Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room

The Alberta government has announced a judge-led fatality inquiry to…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

January 15, 2026

Sammy Hudes

National home sales fell nearly 2% in 2025 but growth expected this year: CREA

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects national home sales to…

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Why a salary of $115K isn't enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada
Star

January 15, 2026

Why a salary of $115K isn’t enough to purchase a house in some parts of Canada

Ron Butler says that when he started in the mortgage…

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Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa's LRTs withstand Canadian winters?
Star

January 15, 2026

Can Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa’s LRTs withstand Canadian winters?

When David St-Pierre saw the snow outside his window in…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Social

January 15, 2026

Cassidy McMackon

Mother says son was ‘savagely bitten’ at Toronto-area group home amid staff strike

TORONTO — The mother of a man living in a…

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