How to Reduce Infection Spread During Cold Season
Dr. Paul provides crucial advice on preventing infection transmission during peak cold and flu season. Learn practical strategies to protect your family and community.
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Blind Ontario man wins $28,000 in discrimination case
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
Man charged in fatal Scarborough hit-and-run
Toronto police have charged a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Scarborough that left a pedestrian dead in May 2025. Learn the latest developments.
First Private Mental Health Walk-In Clinic Opens in Sudbury
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
Vancouver hit-and-run leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in a Vancouver hit-and-run crash. Vancouver Police are investigating the incident that occurred on November 28, 2025.
Human remains identified as B.C. man missing since 2019
After a six-year mystery, human remains found in a coastal area have been identified as a British Columbia man who disappeared in 2019. Learn the details of the search and identification.
Winnipeg considers fines for drivers not reporting human trafficking
Winnipeg may impose new penalties on vehicle-for-hire drivers who fail to report suspected human trafficking cases. Learn how this initiative aims to combat exploitation.
Parent's Guide to Cold and Flu Season in Canada
Essential guidance for Canadian parents during peak cold and flu season. Learn preventive strategies and when to seek medical attention for your child's health.
Alberta health spending $9,597 per person in 2025
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
Why Being Human Feels So Hard Today
Montreal author Alice Switocz Goldbloom explores the overwhelming weight of modern existence, from political anxiety to digital overload, and suggests small human connections as our salvation.
Tecumseh extends yard waste collection service
Tecumseh residents get extended yard waste collection. Learn about the new schedule and how it benefits local homeowners and the environment.
Canadian Anti-Trafficking Hotline Sees Record Calls
Canada's anti-trafficking hotline experienced a record number of contacts last year and is on track to surpass that number in 2025. Learn about the growing crisis.
Two men stabbed in separate Toronto attacks
Toronto police are investigating two separate stabbings that left one man with life-threatening injuries and another seriously wounded. No arrests have been made in either case.
Alberta health workers ratify collective agreement
Front-line health workers in Alberta vote 66% to ratify new collective agreement with health agencies. Deal brings stability to healthcare sector.
HCL Site Services fined $100K for workplace injury
HCL Site Services Ltd. was fined $100,000 after a worker was injured in a trench collapse in Viking, Alberta. Learn about the OHS violation and workplace safety.
Languages Commissioner Concerned About Federal Budget Cuts
Official Languages Commissioner Raymond Theberge expresses serious concerns about federal budget reductions impacting language services across Canada. Learn more about the potential consequences.
Alberta UCP enacts major health care system reforms
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
WECHU approves slight 2026 budget spending increase
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
No injuries in central Regina house fire
Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to a house fire on Rae Street. No injuries reported. Crews contained the blaze successfully.
Timmins opens peer-led mutual aid health site
Timmins' DIY Community Health mutual aid center officially opens, offering peer-led support and crisis outreach through volunteers and donations. Learn how this initiative helps the community.
Human Lifestyles Linked to Chronic Diseases in Animals
A new study reveals how human activities are driving a rise in chronic diseases in wildlife. Discover the impact of our 'silent killers' on animal health.
UN human rights expert demands U.S. end Cuba sanctions
A UN human rights expert calls for immediate lifting of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, citing humanitarian concerns and economic impact. Read the latest developments.
New Francophone Health Centre Opens in Timmins
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
AHS Suspends Calgary Mobile Grocer Permit
Alberta Health Services has suspended the operating permit for a Calgary mobile grocery service. Learn the details and implications for local food access.
Mississauga hit-and-run victim identified, suspect search continues
Family identifies 56-year-old Santosh Kumar Patra as victim of November 14 hit-and-run in Mississauga. Police continue searching for suspect vehicle and driver.
New Calgary Youth Mental Health Facility Opening 2027
Calgary's new CASA Mental Health facility will provide specialized care for 81 youth with complex mental health challenges, addressing growing needs in Alberta communities.
Midwife services restored to Selkirk Regional Health Centre
Manitoba government reinstates midwifery services at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, expanding maternal healthcare access for families in the Interlake region. Learn about this healthcare milestone.
Teens hurt in Standoff hit-and-run, police investigating
Two teenagers sustained injuries after a hit-and-run collision in Standoff, Alberta. Blood Tribe Police Service continues investigation into the concerning incident.
TD Bank Settles Human Rights Complaint in B.C.
TD Bank resolves human rights complaint filed by Muslim-Indigenous man denied service at Surrey branch. Settlement marks victory for religious accommodation rights in Canada.
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