While opioid-related fatalities in Alberta show a downward trend, emergency medical responses and hospital visits for substance use are reaching unprecedented levels, especially in Edmonton. Explore the data and frontline perspectives.
SGI's proposed 2026–27 rate increases may hit commercial half-ton truck owners hardest, with plate costs rising nearly $100 annually. The NDP criticizes the plan.
Sophia Kudlik of Hub International helps Canadian firms navigate the volatile cyber insurance market, turning technical risk into strategic resilience. Discover how her unique career path bridges the gap between boardrooms and breaches.
A major credit agency warns Alberta needs a long-term auto insurance fix as insurers face losses from the rate cap, risking more departures. Read the latest.
Windsor's Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team responded to 4,210 calls in 2025, a critical service blending mental health support with policing. Learn about their impact and future.
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
Calgary's mayor has declared a crisis following a major water main break. Get the latest details on the city's response and potential impacts for residents.
Facing provincial pushback, Canmore amends its contentious vacancy tax to apply solely to non-Albertans. Mayor cites extreme housing inequality as the driver for action. Read the details.
Saskatchewan residents will see higher costs for car insurance and electricity in 2026 and 2027. Learn the proposed increases, why they're needed, and how the approval process works.
A tragic head-on collision in central Alberta has resulted in one fatality. Get the latest details on the crash and ongoing safety concerns for Alberta highways.
Alberta closed two supervised drug consumption sites in 2025 and plans to close Calgary's site in 2026, shifting focus to treatment and recovery services. Read the latest.
A year after devastating wildfires, California residents face a hidden danger: toxic lead and asbestos lingering in their homes. Experts warn of long-term health risks as insurance battles compound the trauma.
SaskPower and SGI have filed for rate increases of nearly 4% for 2026-27, impacting Saskatchewan residents' utility and insurance costs. Learn the details and what it means for you.
The Alberta Prosperity Project has received legal approval to gather signatures for a petition on provincial separation. This move coincides with political shifts, including a new environment minister.
An accident reconstruction engineer warns Alberta's new no-fault auto insurance model, starting in 2027, grants excessive power to insurers and strips drivers of legal recourse. Learn the risks.
Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides reflects on the historic 2025 teachers' strike, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and his pledge to rebuild trust with educators. Read the full interview.
A new U.S. policy ending insurance coverage for gender-affirming care faces a legal challenge from federal employees, who call it discriminatory. The complaint was filed Thursday.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits have expired, raising health insurance premiums for millions of Americans. Learn about the political stalemate and real-life impacts.
An economist warns Canada's eroded social safety net and stagnant wages are creating a crisis of economic insecurity for millions, with EI benefits lagging far behind European nations.
Alberta is examining a provincial policing model to replace the RCMP. Explore the potential structure, costs, and implications for communities across the province.
Outrage grows in Alberta as tragic deaths in overcrowded emergency rooms spark calls for political accountability. Readers demand immediate action on healthcare crisis.
A Saskatchewan judge has ruled families of five Humboldt Broncos crash victims cannot sue the provincial government. The decision cites provincial insurance law and rejects Charter arguments.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
Manitoba saw brazen insurance fraud attempts in 2025, including a Winnipeg arson gone wrong and a vehicle reported stolen while en route to Dubai. Authorities detail the schemes.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada states it will take weeks to calculate total insured losses from the devastating B.C. floods. Get the latest details on the recovery and financial impact.
Analysis reveals B.C. homeowners and taxpayers bear the escalating costs of floods and fires through insurance, coverage gaps, and taxes, while the most responsible companies are shielded. Explore the broken system.
An insurance firm's strict guidelines for schoolyard snowbanks, including height limits and helmet suggestions, face fierce criticism from Quebec unions and Premier Legault for adding bureaucratic burden.
A cyber breach at a Northern Ontario school board has compromised highly sensitive information, including Social Insurance Numbers and passport data. Learn the details and implications.
The CDC has voted to end universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. Canadian officials and insurers confirm coverage will not change. Details on the policy shift and its implications.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.