4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (251+ words) Blaze is the 7th such incident in the US in the past week amid growing worker unrest. Apr. 15, 2026 at 3: 08pm Tensions boiled over in Compton, California as a fire broke out at an Amazon warehouse, the latest in a string of similar…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (218+ words) One fire at the plant is now contained, officials say Apr. 14, 2026 at 8: 39pm Mobile Fire and Rescue is responding to two separate fires at the Kimberly-Clark manufacturing plant in Mobile, Alabama. According to officials, one of the blazes has been completely…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (302+ words) The $450 million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will house the iconic shuttle in a one-of-a-kind vertical display. Apr. 13, 2026 at 7: 29pm After years of planning and construction, the California Science Center has announced the completion of its new $450 million Samuel Oschin…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (147+ words) Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, pleads not guilty to 17 felony charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy to commit murder, and money laundering. Apr. 12, 2026 at 5: 05am The case has drawn comparisons to notorious drug lords like El Chapo and Pablo Escobar,…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (227+ words) The Zebulon Regional Sports Complex aims to open by 2028, providing much-needed ice and field space for local youth sports. Apr. 5, 2026 at 7: 24am Littleton and surrounding communities have long struggled with a shortage of ice rinks, sports fields, and other facilities to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (267+ words) Highway 17, 101, and 129 shuttered as region hit by extreme conditions Apr. 11, 2026 at 3: 51pm Several major highways in Northern Ontario were forced to close on Thursday evening due to adverse weather conditions, including Highway 17 north of Sault Ste. Marie, Highway 101, and Highway 129. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (247+ words) New program provides incentives for heat pumps, insulation, solar and more to drive energy efficiency Apr. 11, 2026 at 4: 10pm The Ontario government has launched a major new Home Renovation Savings program that offers generous rebates for homeowners who make energy-efficient upgrades to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (209+ words) Closures of major routes disrupt travel and supply chains Apr. 11, 2026 at 7: 06am Multiple highways in Ontario, including Highway 17, 101, and 129, have been forced to close due to severe weather conditions, causing significant disruptions to transportation and the local economy. The closures have…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (193+ words) Apr. 10, 2026 at 2: 12am Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a comprehensive $51 billion infrastructure plan for Canada over the next decade. The 'Build Communities Strong Fund' will allocate significant funding towards roads, bridges, water systems, and community development projects, as well as…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (277+ words) The $5 million renovation will revitalize the city's existing skate park and add new recreational amenities. Apr. 9, 2026 at 9: 10pm Construction has begun on the new Terrell Mill Roller Park project in Iowa City, a $5 million initiative that will overhaul the city's existing…...