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'It isn't working:' Downtown Windsor councillor seeks review of shelter location guidelines
One year since the City of Windsor launched its Strengthen the Core plan, downtown councillor Renaldo Agostino is expressing frustration with the state of his ward. He's questioning why homelessness services need to be within two...
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Is Windsor's downtown plan working?
CBC's Jennifer La Grassa speaks with architect and urban designer Dorian Moore about Windsor's downtown revitalization plan one year after it was endorsed by council.
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This group is proposing micro housing units for downtown St. John’s
Raising the Roof sees a proposal — that will soon be before St. John’s city council — as a win-win-win. An empty downtown building could see 34 micro dwellings and create more affordable housing. Executive director Sheldon Pollett...
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New team will patrol downtown Montreal to clean up streets, pick up trash
The City of Montreal and the downtown merchants' association are teaming up and will spend $200,000 for the project. The city is also looking at other measures to keep trash from piling up.
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'It isn't working.' Downtown Windsor councillor seeks review of homelessness strategy
One year since the City of Windsor launched its Strengthen the Core plan, downtown councillor Renaldo Agostino is expressing frustration with the state of his ward. He's questioning why homelessness services need to be within two...
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B.C. city ponders state of emergency to improve downtown safety after fires, drug use
The city council of Williams Lake, B.C., is considering a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. and escorting people displaying public intoxication or severe mental health issues to the hospital. Mayor Surinderpal Rathor says he hopes this will...
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How a new downtown venue could change the music scene in Ottawa
Last February, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and the head of Live Nation announced a new venue, History Ottawa, in the old Chapters on Rideau. CBC’s Sandra Abma looks at how it might bring bigger names to the city when it opens.
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Summerside mayor talks planning for the future, and keeping the city's lights on
Mayor Dan Kutcher outlined Summerside council’s three main priorities for the coming year in his annual state-of-the-city address last week. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sits down with Kutcher to talk about those goals, and the...
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Cadets to beef up police presence in downtown Brandon
As violent incidents rise and the opiate crisis deepens, Brandon police are developing a downtown safety strategy to manage growing call volumes and public safety concerns. Downtown businesses are feeling the strain and are calling for a...
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How this election could test public support for harm reduction services
Harm reduction services have drawn increasing criticism in Canadian cities, including Fredericton. With such programs under attack by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, the election April 28 could serve as a test of public support for...
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Federal candidates on how to fix our housing crisis
What can the next federal government do to make housing more accessible? That was the question at a candidates’ forum in St. John’s hosted by End Homelessness St. John’s and Choices for Youth. Candidates from all major parties were on...
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Calgary's downtown fix a 'marathon, not a sprint'
Revitalization investments are showing early returns, according to Calgary officials, but four years into a 10-year plan, the city has more work ahead to breathe life into downtown
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Remember this map store? Owner says they need to close it and sell online only
Map Town was founded in 1989 and has served Calgarians and tourists in the city's downtown ever since. But the owner says sales have shifted online, and walk-ins can't sustain the overhead of a downtown business.
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Winnipeg's new top cop says downtown safety top of mind
During a Thursday Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce event, police Chief Gene Bowers told the city's business community about initiatives intended to help entrepreneurs by targeting violent crime and retail theft.
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The story behind the electric scooters popping up around Moncton
Steven McArthur moved to Moncton to start his e-scooter rental business, which he previously operated in Halifax. He already has 150 scooters on Moncton streets.
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Motorist hits 4 pedestrians on university campus walkway: Toronto police
Police are searching for a driver who they say struck four pedestrians on a walkway at Toronto Metropolitan University on Tuesday afternoon.
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Windsor city council decides on speed cameras, new bike path
Windsor city council was busy on Monday, making decisions on issues from a new bike path taking cyclists to downtown to applications for more federal housing money tied to density. The CBC's Chris Ensing breaks down some of the decisions...
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Ottawa Senators players and fans preparing for the team’s playoff run
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe officially launched the “Sens Mile” in downtown Ottawa. The playoffs start on April 19.
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University of Calgary moving classes into downtown tower
U of C's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape taking over vacant space in the Nexen Building on Seventh Avenue S.W.
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What is the future of downtown Regina?
Mayor Chad Bachynski joined the Morning Edition to talk about plans for Scarth Street Mall and downtown Regina.
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‘Priced out’ of downtown: Why housing is a top issue for this Toronto-area voter
Jacob Roslyn, 28, says housing is an issue he’s keeping a close eye on this election after he and his partner were priced out of downtown Toronto’s rental market.
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Whiteout street parties returning downtown for Jets home playoff games
Downtown Winnipeg is forecast to be hit by a spring whiteout. But keep your shovels in the shed. This storm needs pompoms, costumes and a lot of creativity. NHL playoffs begin April 19 and with the Jets already clinching a spot, the...
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Toronto residents frustrated with Ontario Line construction noise
Frustrated Toronto residents have filed multiple complaints with Metrolinx over noise from construction on the Ontario Line. But as CBC’s Talia Ricci reports, the city’s noise bylaws do not apply to provincial or federal infrastructure...
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Iconic Toronto red canoe sculpture destroyed in fire
The city’s beloved red canoe sculpture at Toronto’s Canoe Landing Park has been destroyed in a fire. Toronto police are investigation the fire as an intentional act of arson. CBC’s Greg Ross has the latest on the ongoing investigation.