The City of Cambridge is working to address lingering leaf collection issues after an unseasonably mild fall followed by a sudden winter storm disrupted its carefully planned seasonal cleanup schedule. Municipal crews and contractors are now playing catch-up, attempting to clear leaves that were buried and frozen under snow before they could be collected, while also managing winter road maintenance responsibilities. City officials say the situation highlights the ongoing challenge municipalities face each year: balancing leaf collection timelines with unpredictable weather patterns. In Cambridge’s case, nature did not cooperate, forcing a pause in leaf pickup efforts and leaving some neighbourhoods…

Introduction In a significant political shift that could reshape dynamics in Ottawa, Markham–Unionville Member of Parliament Michael Ma has announced his departure from the Conservative Party to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal caucus. Ma’s decision, shared publicly in a detailed written statement, comes after weeks of conversations with constituents and reflection on the country’s political direction. MP Ma Cites Need for “Unity and Decisive Action” Ma explained that his choice was rooted in what he described as a moment requiring national cohesion.After consulting closely with Markham–Unionville residents and discussing future priorities with his family, Ma said he concluded that…

Introduction: A Cold Case Breakthrough Decades in the Making More than four decades after the first victim was found, Toronto police say they have finally identified the man responsible for a series of killings that haunted investigators for years and left families searching for answers. Through advances in forensic DNA technology, police have linked a single suspect — Kenneth Smith — to the deaths of three women whose lives ended violently between the early 1980s and the late 1990s. The announcement, made by Toronto police in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), marks a significant milestone in three long-standing…