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150 grads, chaperones rescued after boat cruise runs around off Vancouver
150 rescued when B.C. boat cruise runs aground
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Mounties in North Vancouver say 150 youth and their chaperones had to be rescued when the vessel they were on ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver.
RCMP say the vessel was in Burrard Inlet on Friday night and was carrying the group on graduation cruise.
The RCMP's marine unit attended along with the Canadian Coast Guard.
Police say in a statement that those rescue efforts safely brought everyone ashore.
No injuries were reported.
Police say there were no signs of impairment but the cause of the grounding wasn't mentioned in the statement.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 25, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Victoria firefighters met with 'extremely challenging conditions' battling hotel fire
Firefighters battle Victoria, B.C., hotel blaze
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
The City of Victoria says fire crews were met with "extremely challenging conditions" as they battled a blaze at the former Travellers Inn building on Queens Ave.
A statement from the city says part of the building collapsed and heavy machinery was used in a "controlled demolition" of the fire-damaged structure.
Victoria Fire Chief Dan Atkinson says the fire spread rapidly and crews took a "defensive posture" after clearing the building.
Atkinson says he was thankful to other agencies that aided the response, including the Saanich, Esquimalt and Oak Bay fire departments, as well as Victoria Police, paramedics and crews from FortisBC and BC Hydro, calling the blaze a "complex incident."
The city says no firefighters were injured and the building's occupants have been accounted for, but there have been unconfirmed reports of other people in the building.
The statement from the city says the residents and others from a nearby building were evacuated and are getting help from the city's emergency support services, and crews are expected to remain at the scene through the night into Sunday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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This $20 train from Toronto takes you to a riverside town with little cafes and quaint shops
It's a charming spot for a weekend escape.
You don't need a car to travel to a charming small town. This cute Ontario village is just a train ride away from Toronto, and it has "fall outing" written all over it.
With riverside views, a historic main street, quaint shops and little cafes, it's the perfect place to put on your coziest sweater, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and breathe in the crisp fall air.
Port Hope is a dreamy small town on the shores of Lake Ontario, just an hour from Toronto.
According to Northumberland Tourism, it's "one of Ontario’s cutest small towns" and is home to the "best-preserved heritage main street" in the province.
It's only about an hour's train ride away from Toronto with VIA Rail. It's ideal for a weekend escape or longer, with trains departing Toronto in the evenings and returning in the afternoon or evening.
The train station is just steps from downtown, so you don't have to go far to find stores, restaurants, and more.
You can stroll through the storybook downtown, popping into bookshops, sipping on seasonal lattes, and biting into baked goods.
Some local eateries worth checking out include The Pulse Cafe & Eatery, The Main, Cafe Lviv, Milly's Market, and Happenstance Bakery & Coffee Roastery.
If you want a super cute cafe experience, make a stop at Toe Beans Cat Cafe, where you can visit with adorable cats while enjoying a drink.
The Ganaraska Hiking Trail is a dreamy spot for a late-autumn stroll. The scenic trail winds along the Ganaraska River, boasting picturesque views and peaceful scenery.
If you're in the mood for something spooky this Halloween season, Port Hope is the place to be.
Despite its charm, it has served as the backdrop for several horror films and a mystery series, making Halloween the ideal time to explore this destination.
One of the most famous horror films shot in Port Hope is IT, which saw the town transform into Derry, Maine, the fictional home of the terrifying, shape-shifting clown.
If you're brave enough, you can follow the IT Walking Tour to explore filming locations from both IT and IT: Chapter Two.
The self-guided tour includes stops at Memorial Park, where the giant Paul Bunyan statue appeared, and a laneway off Walton Street beside the Quality Meats shop featured in the films.
Other horror and mystery productions filmed in Port Hope include Orphan, Murdoch Mysteries and Our House.
Port Hope has no shortage of fall activities, from a Pumpkin Parade to trick-or-treating and more. You can check out the website for a full list of things to do.
If you're planning a longer visit, there are several boutique hotels and B&Bs where you can stay, such as the Hotel Carlyle & Restaurant and the Plantation House Bed & Breakfast.
With its charming shops and historic main street, Port Hope is a beautiful small-town escape near the city.
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Voici de combien pourrait augmenter ton loyer au Québec en 2023
Assure-toi d'être informé pour éviter une trop grosse hausse. 😳
Ce n'est pas un secret pour personne, les loyers au Québec ont augmenté de façon importante dans les deux dernières années. Selon une étude du Regroupement des comités logements et associations de locataires du Québec (RCLALQ) publié le 26 juin dernier, entre 2021 et 2022, le prix des locations de logement au Québec a bondi de 9 % en moyenne dans la province.
Le Tribunal administratif du logement du Québec (TAL) a sorti, ce 17 janvier 2023, le calcul des coûts que les propriétaires devront prendre en compte pour déterminer le loyer en 2023. Il est donc judicieux de vérifier celui-ci afin de t'assurer que ton proprio agisse de façon juste et équitable lors du renouvellement de bail en mars prochain.
Selon les proportions observées par le TAL, si un locataire paye un loyer hypothétique de 1 000 $ par mois pour son domicile non chauffé, celui-ci devrait maintenant payer 1 023 $ en raison d'une augmentation de 2,3 % en 2023. Si les taxes municipales se devaient d'augmenter d'environ 5 %, celui-ci passerait alors à 1 029 $.
Les locataires d'un appartement chauffé à 1 000 $ par mois pourraient aussi voir leur loyer hausser de manière plus importante, et ce, en fonction de leur source de chauffage. Ainsi, si le logement est chauffé au mazout, l'augmentation serait de 7,3 %, si celui-ci est plutôt à l'électricité il pourrait atteindre une hausse de 2,8 % et pour le gaz de 4,5 %.
Autre élément qui peut être pris en compte? Si le ou la propriétaire du logement a effectué des rénovations majeures dans la dernière année. Pour un investissement de 5 000 $ par exemple, le loyer monterait alors à 1 045 $.
Sache aussi que tous.tes locataires ont le droit de refuser une augmentation s'ils ou elles la considèrent injustifiée : « Dans le cas où les deux parties n'arrivent pas à s'entendre sur l'augmentation du loyer (ou sur toute autre modification au bail), le locateur devra, dans le mois qui suit la réponse de refus du locataire, s'adresser au Tribunal administratif du logement pour faire une demande de modification du bail ».
À noter qu'il existe un outil de calcul d'augmentation de loyer bien pratique pour les résident.es et les proprios.