Saskatoon City Council has renewed funding for a provincial detox centre, though some councillors admitted they didn't know its location. Learn about this important decision for addiction recovery services.
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
Desperate British Columbia parents are advocating for policy changes to allow involuntary care for drug-addicted children. Learn about their emotional fight for reform.
Joshua Clatney, a fierce advocate for youth struggling with addiction in Ottawa, has passed away at age 28. Learn about his remarkable journey from addiction to community leadership.
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
Full House star Jodie Sweetin details her first alcohol experience at age 14 and subsequent addiction struggles in a revealing podcast interview about her recovery journey.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reveals coordinated strategy to tackle methamphetamine crisis, including new resources and enhanced collaboration across government agencies.
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
A major analysis of 71 studies finds short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels are linked to poorer cognition and mental health decline. Learn the risks.
A devastating house fire in Brampton has claimed five lives, including an unborn baby, according to family members. The tragedy occurred on Banas Way on November 20.
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
Saskatoon faces devastating overdose crisis with 104 incidents and 2 fatalities reported in just seven days. Health authorities urge immediate action and community awareness.
Family and friends gather to remember Gandom Taheri, the 8-year-old who died in a tragic fall from a Vancouver high-rise balcony on November 11, 2025. Read about the community's response.
A fifth person has died at Florida's Disney World resort in the past month, with the latest death occurring at the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. Learn the details of this tragic series of events.
Tragic ATV rollover claims life of 12-year-old on Saskatchewan First Nation. Community mourns as authorities investigate the incident.
Alberta government transitions Royal Alexandra Hospital's supervised consumption site to recovery-oriented addiction services. Learn about the new approach to substance use treatment.
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
Calgary-born Cassidy Waring returns home to confront childhood trauma in documentary Hearse Chasing, exploring family addiction and complex PTSD. Premiering at CUFF.Docs.
Canadian readers voice strong opinions on the rise of sports gambling advertising, East-West pipeline disputes, and New York City's future in a series of letters to the editor.
Vanessa Collias pleads guilty to second-degree murder after suffocating her sons to reunite with her deceased husband. A tragic Toronto case concludes with a life sentence.
New lawsuits describe the heartbreaking final moments of girls clinging to trees during the Camp Mystic tragedy. Read the full investigation into what happened.
For two decades, family and friends have gathered annually to remember Shane 'Smiles' Rolston, the Sherwood Park teen killed while being a designated driver. His legacy continues through memorial traditions.
Gandom Hedayatzadeh, 8, died after falling from a Vancouver high-rise balcony on November 11, 2025. The community mourns the loss of a vibrant young life.
A tragic series of events unfolded at a California beach leading to the drowning of a Calgary father and a desperate search for his missing 7-year-old daughter.
Bob Wilkie's powerful documentary 'Sideways' delves into the tragic 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash, exploring the lasting impact on survivors and community. Watch the emotional journey.
A seven-year-old Calgary girl swept into California waters on November 14, 2025, was found two days later after extensive search efforts. Rescue diver shares emotional details.
A Calgary father tragically died while attempting to save his 7-year-old daughter from rough ocean waters in California. Authorities have recovered a body matching the child's description.
Tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia claims dozens of Indian pilgrims' lives. Officials confirm multiple fatalities in devastating road incident during religious journey.
A Calgary family's beach outing turns tragic as father Yuji Hu dies and his 5-year-old daughter remains missing after being swept by a massive wave at Garrapata State Beach.