Politics
Quebec's Proposed Prayer Ban Could Impact Funeral Processions, Funeral Directors Warn
The Federation of Quebec Municipalities warns that proposed legislation to restrict public prayer could inadvertently affect funeral processions, raising concerns about religious freedom and cultural practices.
Business
Foreign Minister Anita Anand to Attend U.S. Meeting on Critical Minerals Collaboration
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will participate in a key U.S.-led meeting focused on international cooperation regarding critical minerals essential for modern technology and energy transition.
Sports
Calgary Mayor Farkas Keeps Future Olympic Bid Possibility Open Despite 2018 Rejection
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says the city could consider future Winter Olympic bids despite 2018 plebiscite rejection, citing infrastructure needs and Olympic legacy.
Lifestyle
Dear Abby: Widowed Couple's Eight-Year Relationship Stalled by Separate Homes and Memories
A widowed couple dating for eight years faces a dilemma: maintaining separate homes due to children and memories of deceased spouses. Abby advises honest conversation about future living arrangements.
Entertainment
Environment
Health
Retired Nurse Sews Gowns for Infant Loss from Wedding Dresses
A retired palliative care nurse in Ontario transforms donated wedding dresses into tiny memorial gowns, offering comfort to families grieving the loss of an infant through her compassionate project.
Kashechewan Evacuates Health Workers Over Parasitic Water Crisis
Health personnel are being evacuated from Kashechewan First Nation after parasites were confirmed in the water supply, with services organized for residents who stay as the community faces a prolonged clean water shortage.
Abbotsford Overdose Prevention Site Lease Not Renewed
A vital overdose prevention site in Abbotsford, British Columbia, will close after its lease was not renewed, raising concerns about public health impacts.
Midwife Program Moves from Royal Alex to Fort Saskatchewan
The Royal Alexandra Hospital's midwifery support program is undergoing a significant transition as it moves to Fort Saskatchewan, marking a new chapter in maternal care delivery for the Edmonton region.
Vancouver Overdose Prevention Site Abruptly Closed
The sudden closure of a Vancouver overdose prevention site has surprised and frustrated community members, raising concerns about public health and safety in the ongoing opioid crisis.