Local Affairs
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Colwood Councillor Kim Jordison Censured and Stripped of Duties
A formal reprimand and a two-year removal from all committees follows an investigation into potential conflicts of inter...
Lawlessness in Peopleton: The Illegal Site Defying Worcestershire Authorities
Residents in Peopleton are sounding the alarm as an unauthorized encampment and illegal waste operation take hold on lan...
Plainfield's $1,700 Toilet Paper Bust: When Homecoming Pranks Drain Police Resources
A massive seizure of 650 toilet paper rolls in Illinois highlights the growing tension between high school traditions an...
Pink Walls, Public Tensions: Hamilton Restores the 'Heated Rivalry' Tunnel
A landmark anti-bullying site in Hamilton's Corktown has been repainted after vulgar graffiti clashed with its status as...
The Chelmsford Tarp Mystery: When a Police Investigation Ends in a Dead End
A coordinated search for human remains in Ontario turned out to be a false alarm, but the lack of detail leaves the comm...
Calgary's Search for a New Dog Mayor Begins at Pixel Park
Mud Pi has finished his term. Nominations for the next ceremonial leader of Calgary's Culture and Entertainment District...
The Willow War: How Council Budget Gaps Leave Residents to Manage Overhanging Trees
A Nottinghamshire homeowner is facing a battle with overgrown willow trees as local authorities slash maintenance budget...
How a $4,005 Neighborhood Drive Brought 'Big Kid' Swings to Himmel Park
Tucson residents have successfully funded new playground equipment for Himmel Park, bridging an age gap in the city's hi...
Montgomery's Madison Avenue Closure: Honoring 25 Years of 9/11 Bravery
A block of Madison Avenue will shut down this Friday morning for a "Day of Honor" ceremony hosted by Montgomery Fire Res...
Seattle's Dual Crisis: Failing AC Units and Predatory Contractor Scams
As temperatures climb, Seattle residents are facing a double threat of malfunctioning cooling systems and deceptive serv...
Police Cruiser Crash in Brampton Sparks Notification Dispute
A three-vehicle collision on September 9 has left one person injured and raised questions about communication between Pe...
Labor Day Tree Collapse in Burien Crushes Six Vehicles
A sudden tree fall at Seahurst Park left six cars damaged, including a pulverized Honda Pilot, during a sunny holiday af...
The ยฃ2.50 Mercedes Mistake: Blue Badge Abuse Caught in Ealing
A woman's shopping trip near Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre ends in a fine after she is caught using her father's disab...
Lunenburg Restores Water Access After Dares Lake Dam Breach
Water restrictions are lifted in Lunenburg, but questions about the Dares Lake dam failure remain.
Safety Gaps in Calgary: Transit Collision Sparks Infrastructure Debate
A September 4 accident at Beddington Boulevard N.W. highlights the ongoing struggle to protect pedestrians in Canada's g...
Ottawa High-Speed Crash: Car Plunges into Rideau River at Walkley and Riverside
A violent collision on September 4 has left one vehicle submerged in the Rideau River, raising urgent questions about sp...
Bumps vs. Bots: The Battle for Washington's Streets
From Seattle's physical barriers to Edmonds' 24/7 cameras, Washington cities are split on whether to slow drivers with c...
Critical Injuries After Vehicle Strikes Hydro Pole in West Ottawa
A driver is fighting for their life after a severe collision at the intersection of Fallowfield Road and Old Richmond Ro...
Chaos on Stony Plain Road: Edmonton Police Probe Four-Vehicle Pile-Up
A chain-reaction crash near 111 Avenue has left two hospitalized and sparked renewed demands for safety upgrades on one ...
A Century in the Making: Petrey, Alabama Finally Gets a Town Hall
After more than 100 years of incorporation, a small Alabama enclave is transforming a residential home into its first of...
Tragedy at Queen and Delta: A Fatal Reminder of Brampton's Road Risks
A Friday afternoon collision in Brampton leaves one dead and another fighting for life, sparking renewed concerns over u...
Culture and Caution: Seattle's Summer of High Art and Predatory Scams
From Oscar-eligible cinema and historic theater rescues to urgent warnings about AC fraud, the Puget Sound region is nav...
Seattle's Safety Push: From Vision Zero Orders to Fatal Hit-and-Runs
Mayor Katie Wilson accelerates road safety projects as a fatal collision and AC scams plague the Puget Sound region.
Beyond the Space Needle: How FOX 13 Seattle is Mapping the Region's Hidden Gems
A deep dive into the 'Zip Trips' series and its effort to highlight the cultural fabric of Western Washington from Olymp...
The Scarred Landscape of Flamstead: After the Hertfordshire Green Belt Occupation
A High Court victory in July has finally cleared the illegal encampment in Flamstead, but the environmental cleanup is j...
Cleveland's Summer Surge: From Symphonic Metal to the Asian Lantern Festival
A whirlwind of culture, sports, and art hits Northeast Ohio this week, blending high-brow opera with demolition derbies.
San Jose's 82nd Santa Clara County Fair: A Blend of Bao Buns and 4-H Tradition
From Alaskan pig racing to the Bernal Scream, the Tully Road fairgrounds offer a multicultural twist on the classic Amer...
Sault Ste. Marie Election: New Mayoral and Ward 2 Candidates Enter the Fray
Musician Josh McNally and entrepreneur Derek Pearce have joined the Sault Ste. Marie municipal race just before the nomi...
San Francisco Court Clears Path for Great Highway Car Access Vote
Judge Harold E. Kahn rules that a proposition to reopen the Upper Great Highway to vehicles will stay on the ballot desp...
Fencing Off History: The Battle Over MacArthur Park's $2.3 Million Enclosure
LA's Cultural Heritage Commission warns that a proposed security fence could erase the open-access legacy of a century-o...