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Gas Leak Emergency: Kirkland Lake Evacuations

A major natural gas leak triggered emergency evacuations in downtown Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Emergency crews responded to the hazardous situation, closing streets and establishing safety perimeters.

Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?

Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.

Ontario Launches Men's Counselling Link Service

A groundbreaking new service is connecting Ontario men with accessible mental health counselling through a centralized referral system designed to overcome traditional barriers to seeking help.

Health Canada seizes ivermectin from BC woman

Health Canada takes decisive action against a British Columbia woman promoting ivermectin as a cancer treatment, seizing the unapproved drug and warning about serious health risks.

Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds

Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.

Fort Macleod ER Closed Due to Staffing Crisis

Alberta's Fort Macleod emergency department faces temporary closure due to critical staff shortages, leaving residents without urgent care access. Learn about alternative options and the growing healthcare crisis in rural communities.

Alberta's Working Men: The Silent Mental Health Crisis

New research reveals Alberta's working men face a mental health epidemic, with workplace pressures and traditional masculinity creating a dangerous silence. Discover the hidden crisis affecting Canada's workforce.

158 BC drug deaths in September 2025: coroner

British Columbia's toxic drug supply continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with 158 deaths reported in September 2025. New data reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing public health emergency.

BC records 158 toxic drug deaths in September

British Columbia's drug toxicity crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with new coroner data revealing 158 deaths in September and over 2,000 fatalities so far in 2024.

Happiness Boosts Health After Economic Threshold

New Canadian research shows national happiness significantly improves population health, but only when countries pass a crucial economic development threshold. Discover the science behind the happiness-health connection.

Mission Hospital ER Closed Over Halloween Weekend

Patients in Mission, BC faced limited emergency care options as the local hospital's emergency department closed for nearly 48 hours due to severe staffing shortages during the Halloween weekend.

Canada's Health Care Crisis: Learning From Other Nations

While Canadians pride themselves on universal health care, other countries are delivering better outcomes with shorter wait times. Discover which nations are outperforming Canada and what reforms could fix our struggling system.

Swiss Emergency Hammer: Life-Saving Car Tool

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.

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