Metro Vancouver is planning new crematorium facilities to meet rising demand driven by population growth and aging demographics. Regional district considers multiple sites to address service gaps.
A UPS Airbus A300 cargo aircraft experienced a serious in-flight emergency, forcing pilots to declare an emergency and make a dramatic return to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
City council approves emergency funding to expand daytime shelter capacity during harsh winter months, providing crucial warm spaces for vulnerable residents.
Alberta's Auditor General Doug Wylie initiates sweeping investigation into AHS operations amid growing concerns about healthcare delivery and financial management.
Chatham-Kent Police Service launches groundbreaking real-time translation technology, transforming emergency response and community policing across language divides.
Cambridge, Ontario celebrates the opening of a groundbreaking youth wellness hub offering free mental health, addiction, and primary care services to young people aged 12-26.
Vancouver's emergency services are facing a combined $21 million budget overrun, raising concerns about fiscal management and taxpayer burden. Learn what's driving the costs.
A 43-year-old Italian construction worker has died shortly after being rescued from the ruins of a partially collapsed 13th-century tower in Rome, dashing hopes for a miracle recovery.
STARS Air Ambulance enhances Calgary's aviation history by donating one of its first BK117 helicopters to The Hangar Flight Museum, creating an immersive educational experience for visitors.
Greater Sudbury launches first-ever 24/7 warming centre at YMCA to provide life-saving shelter during freezing temperatures, addressing critical gap in community services.
Exclusive look at why Canada's wildland firefighters are fighting for recognition as first responders and what changes would mean for their safety and compensation.
A dramatic mountain rescue operation in Metro Vancouver turned out to be a false alarm triggered by an Apple Watch's automatic SOS feature, highlighting technology's unintended consequences for emergency services.
Discover the revolutionary Swiss Safe Car Emergency Hammer - a multi-tool safety device designed to help drivers escape vehicles after accidents and handle roadside emergencies.
Don't get caught unprepared! Discover the essential emergency supplies that could save your life during natural disasters, power outages, and unexpected crises.
Master Waterloo Region's leaf collection rules with our complete guide. Learn collection schedules, bag requirements, and pro tips to keep your property clean this autumn.
A Nova Scotia grocery store initiates a powerful donation drive to support residents devastated by Hurricane Melissa, showcasing community resilience during Atlantic Canada's storm recovery efforts.
Residents and business owners in Ottawa's Somerset West community voice alarm as visible drug use and public safety concerns escalate, prompting calls for immediate action.
Jamaica faces massive cleanup and rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa's devastating impact. Discover how the Caribbean nation is recovering from widespread destruction.
Edmonton's Boyle Street Community Services reveals a transformative new brand identity and logo, symbolizing hope and forward movement as they prepare to open their state-of-the-art facility in 2025.
A serious collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle has left a male rider with life-threatening injuries in Scarborough. Emergency crews responded to the scene as traffic safety concerns mount.
Two teenage girls arrested after allegedly stabbing a man with a fork during a British Airways flight from London to Halifax. The shocking incident forced an emergency landing in Newfoundland.
Exclusive report reveals how the last functioning hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, has been forced to shut down amid relentless attacks, leaving hundreds of thousands without critical medical care as the Darfur conflict escalates.
The Saskatchewan Party government has voted down an NDP motion calling for an independent public inquiry into the province's handling of last year's devastating wildfire season, sparking political debate about transparency and emergency preparedness.
Category 3 Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Bahamas and Cuba, prompting evacuations and emergency preparations as forecasters warn of dangerous storm surge and destructive winds.
Manitoba RCMP are investigating a shocking break-in at a local fire hall where thieves stole critical emergency response equipment, putting community safety at risk.
Manitoba RCMP are investigating a shocking break-in at a rural fire hall where thieves stole critical emergency response equipment, putting community safety at risk.
Simcoe County is launching a cutting-edge 911 system that will transform emergency response through text, video, and photo capabilities, marking the biggest upgrade in decades.
Dramatic rescue operations continue in northwest Turkey as emergency crews search for survivors trapped beneath rubble after a catastrophic building collapse in Sakarya province.
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba as a powerful Category 3 storm, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge, and life-threatening flooding to the region.
A terrifying vehicle fire completely engulfed a car in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Firefighters battled intense flames in this dramatic Kings County incident.