Train Derails in Repentigny North of Montreal, With 20 Railcars Off the Tracks
A train derailed Sunday afternoon in the Le Gardeur district of Repentigny, located north of Montreal. Local authorities said there were no reported injuries, deaths, fires or...
Brunswick Creek Wildfire Grows to 1,200 Hectares, Forcing Evacuations Near Boston Bar, B.C.
An aggressive wildfire burning near Boston Bar, British Columbia, has expanded quickly and triggered evacuation orders and alerts for several communities in the Fraser Canyon. The Brunswick Creek wildfire grew...
Barrie’s Massive Snow Mountain Defies Heatwave, Still Standing in July
Even after months of warmer weather and a recent stretch of intense summer heat, a huge pile of snow collected from Barrie’s streets is still slowly...
B.C. Mother Says Her 23-Year-Old Son Was Captain of Charter Boat That Sank
The grieving mother of a young fisherman has identified her son as the captain of a charter boat that sank in British Columbia waters last Sunday....
How Much House Can You Really Afford on a $75k Salary?
Earning $75,000 a year can put homeownership within reach, but the real question is not simply how much a lender may approve. The smarter question is: how much house...
When a personal loan beats a HELOC for smaller projects
A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, can be useful for major renovations, long-term projects, or expenses that happen in stages. But for smaller home...