Regina residents rally against proposed AI data centre set to be Canada's largest
Nearly 200 people gathered at the legislature in Regina Saturday to protest the lack of consultation around Bell Canada's planned AI data centre, set to be built in Sherwood. The rural municipality's council is set to vote on the AI centre's development agreement on Monday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/ai-data-centre-protest-regina-9.7169295?cmp=rss

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Incredible record: Ukrainian drone manufacturer shows remote control of interceptor from 2,000km away -- US renews Russian oil sanctions waiver for 1 month, days after signaling it would not do so -- New roads, artillery positions built in Belarus near Ukraine border -- Ukrainian forces contain Russian attempts to advance near Vovchansk ... and more

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Residents grill Yellowknife officials over $110M water supply upgrade project
Yellowknife residents raised concerns about where the city will draw water from moving forward, and who would pay for badly needed infrastructure upgrades.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/water-supply-upgrade-yellowknife-9.7168926?cmp=rss

Two vehicle arsons in different neighborhoods unsettle Regina residents
Two neighborhoods in Regina are shaken after vehicles were set on fire on different days this week.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/two-regina-vehicle-arsons-different-neighbourhoods-9.7167415?cmp=rss

RCMP say evacuation during shooting in Quesnel didn't meet threshold for emergency alert
Several residents were told to leave their homes due to a shooting in the neighbourhood on Wednesday, but little information was shared until the next day.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/quesnel-shooting-rcmp-iio-9.7168525?cmp=rss

Victoria backs $677K grant to convert new apartment building into co-op housing
Victoria city council has approved more than $677,000 in funding to help convert a newly built apartment building into co-operative housing, a model the city says could improve affordability for moderate-income residents.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-approves-new-co-op-housing-9.7168433?cmp=rss

RCMP training during mass shooting anniversary draws criticism from residents
RCMP in Nova Scotia apologized for conducting training exercises in Debert days before the sixth anniversary of the 2020 mass shootings in nearby Portapique.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rcmp-training-during-mass-shooting-anniversary-9.7168335?cmp=rss

West Broadway residents aim to take housing off the market, keep it affordable with new ownership structure
Residents in a Winnipeg neighbourhood want to buy up land and protect it as affordable housing for years to come.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/west-broadway-community-land-trust-new-ownership-structure-9.7167288?cmp=rss

After more than 70 years, a beloved Toronto diner is closing its doors
A long-standing Toronto business has made the difficult decision to close its doors. The Patrician Grill, located on King Street East, was built in the 1950s and has been a family-owned restaurant since 1967. The cozy diner has been serving authentic homemade food to the business crowd, George Brown students and local resident...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/patrician-grill-closing-after-70-years-9.7167062?cmp=rss

Charlottetown residents get first look at redesign options for Cody Banks Arena site
The City of Charlottetown is looking into redesigning the site where the Cody Banks Arena is located, and residents had the chance to review some of the options Thursday night.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-cody-banks-arena-sherwood-sport-and-recreation-complex-9.7167527?cmp=rss