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Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration

Local

1 Nov, 2024

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration


Public transit users in Montreal were faced with service disruptions on two fronts on Friday as part of the REM...

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show

Local

1 Nov, 2024

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show


The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Lake Country. Get...

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?

Local

29 Oct, 2024

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?


A beloved family-run pub near Blarney has shared the sad news that they will close their doors after 40 years...

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind

Local

28 Oct, 2024

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind


Benny McCabe, 53, is a Cork native whose life story is as vibrant and diverse as the city he calls...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs

Local

21 Oct, 2024

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs


Early voting in Illinois for 2024 is well underway, with dozens more sites opening Monday as Election Day quickly approaches....

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Beaches Home, Spreading to Neighbouring Houses

Local

18 Oct, 2024

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Beaches Home, Spreading to Neighbouring Houses


A residential three-alarm fire that spread to surrounding homes and caused extensive damage in the Beaches is under investigation. Toronto...

Student Dies at UEA Sportspark Gym: Investigation Underway

Local

17 Oct, 2024

Student Dies at UEA Sportspark Gym: Investigation Underway


Emergency services were called to the University of East Anglia’s Sportspark in response to calls involving a man who had...

Sydney University: Three Hospitalized After Chemical Explosion

Local

15 Oct, 2024

Sydney University: Three Hospitalized After Chemical Explosion


Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in...

Ambulances Rush to Edinburgh Supermarket: What Happened at Hermiston Gait?

Local

14 Oct, 2024

Ambulances Rush to Edinburgh Supermarket: What Happened at Hermiston Gait?


Emergency services have raced to a scene outside a supermarket in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh. The Scottish...

Northern Lights Could Light Up Pittsburgh Skies Tonight: Here's What You Need To Know

Local

10 Oct, 2024

Northern Lights Could Light Up Pittsburgh Skies Tonight: Here's What You Need To Know


A large chunk of northern U.S. states could get a glimpse at the northern lights on Thursday night, according to...

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end

Local

6 Oct, 2024

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end


Les déplacements seront perturbés dans certains secteurs de la ville de Québec ce week-end en raison de la tenue des...

Guelph's New Public Space Use Bylaw: What You Need to Know

Local

2 Oct, 2024

Guelph's New Public Space Use Bylaw: What You Need to Know


The City of Guelph's new Public Space Use bylaw is in effect, ushering in a new era for how public...

Sudbury Schools Locked Down After Reports of Males With a Knife: Police Investigation Underway

Local

27 Sep, 2024

Sudbury Schools Locked Down After Reports of Males With a Knife: Police Investigation Underway


Two schools in Sudbury, England, were locked down on Friday afternoon after reports of a group of males carrying a...

Lake County Parks: A Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Well-Being

Local

26 Sep, 2024

Lake County Parks: A Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Well-Being


From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond to Deep River County Park in Hobart to Stoney Run County Park in...

Edmonton's Community Leagues: A Century of  Neighbourhood Power

Local

26 Sep, 2024

Edmonton's Community Leagues: A Century of Neighbourhood Power


Community leagues are a quintessential part of Edmonton. The groups form across the city, advocating for and running events to...

100 Years of Thrills: Family's Legacy Lives On at Melbourne Royal Show

Local

26 Sep, 2024

100 Years of Thrills: Family's Legacy Lives On at Melbourne Royal Show


When Marjorie Chant was a girl in the 1950s, she had the run of Melbourne’s Royal Show. While her parents,...

Tickets for Santa's North Pole Express in Grapevine Go on Sale This Wednesday

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Tickets for Santa's North Pole Express in Grapevine Go on Sale This Wednesday


Fall may have just begun here in North Texas, but the City of Grapevine is already looking toward Christmas. Grapevine...

Kentucky Schools & Districts Recognized for Best Practices at 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Kentucky Schools & Districts Recognized for Best Practices at 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit


Educators, administrators, and school leaders from across the state converged in Lexington, Kentucky, for the 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit. The...

Wirral School Lockdown: Police Investigating Threatening Phone Call

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Wirral School Lockdown: Police Investigating Threatening Phone Call


A Merseyside school went into lockdown after receiving a threatening phone call, police have said. Police said they were investigating...

Glebe Collegiate Institute Lockdown: Two Arrested After Incident During Lunch Hour

Local

24 Sep, 2024

Glebe Collegiate Institute Lockdown: Two Arrested After Incident During Lunch Hour


A police operation forced Glebe Collegiate Institute into lockdown just after noon on Tuesday. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)...

Two Trailblazers Headline Ballarat's Western Bulldogs Women in Business Luncheon

Local

24 Sep, 2024

Two Trailblazers Headline Ballarat's Western Bulldogs Women in Business Luncheon


Abbey Holmes, a former AFLW footballer and commentator, and Laura Henshaw, the founder of wellness brand Keep It Cleaner, are...

Wrexham FC Honors 90th Anniversary of Gresford Mining Disaster

Local

22 Sep, 2024

Wrexham FC Honors 90th Anniversary of Gresford Mining Disaster


Wrexham AFC met Crawley Town FC this afternoon (Saturday, September 21) on a hugely significant day for the club as...

Free Burritos! Zambrero Opens Third Cork Location With Giveaway

Local

19 Sep, 2024

Free Burritos! Zambrero Opens Third Cork Location With Giveaway


Hundreds of hungry customers will be able to get free lunch next week as Zambrero celebrates the opening of its...

Kamloops' Historic Red Bridge Destroyed by Fire: Updates on Damage and Reopening

Local

19 Sep, 2024

Kamloops' Historic Red Bridge Destroyed by Fire: Updates on Damage and Reopening


The blaze broke out at around 3:00 am this morning, appearing to have started on the north side of the...

Affordable Homes in Macroom: Applications Open This Month!

Local

17 Sep, 2024

Affordable Homes in Macroom: Applications Open This Month!


Applications are opening this month for 15 new affordable family homes in North Cork. The new development is based at...

Arcadia Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Traditional Performances and DIY Mooncakes

Local

17 Sep, 2024

Arcadia Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Traditional Performances and DIY Mooncakes


The City of Arcadia, California, transformed into a vibrant tapestry of Chinese culture as it celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, also...

Brampton Landlord Licensing Deadline Looms: $600 Fines Coming for Unregistered Units

Local

16 Sep, 2024

Brampton Landlord Licensing Deadline Looms: $600 Fines Coming for Unregistered Units


There are only a few weeks left before some landlords could get fined in Brampton and some are still protesting...

Fargo Park District Bans Camping on Public Property: What You Need to Know

Local

16 Sep, 2024

Fargo Park District Bans Camping on Public Property: What You Need to Know


The Fargo Park District has taken a firm stance against camping on public property, enacting a new ordinance that prohibits...

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