Major leak prompts evacuation of Ottawa care home
Ottawa firefighters successfully contained a major leak and evacuated residents from a long-term care facility on December 28, 2025. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Nursing Home Explosion Near Philadelphia Injures Residents
An explosion at Silver Lake Healthcare Center in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, caused a partial building collapse, leaving people injured and trapped. Authorities are investigating the suspected gas blast.
B.C. $2 properties evacuated over landslide risk
Two Chilliwack properties, assessed at just $2 due to landslide risk from 2021 storms, face new evacuation orders. Homeowners question the purpose as they await government aid.
Get Your Ottawa Home Ready to Sell Over the Holidays
Thinking of selling your home in 2026? Use the holiday break to tackle simple preparation tasks. Ottawa journalist Adam Beauchemin shares actionable tips for homeowners.
Chilliwack Evacuation Order Issued Over Landslide Risk
Two Chilliwack properties are under evacuation order due to immediate landslide danger, following an atmospheric river that caused widespread flooding in the Fraser Valley. Read the latest updates.
B.C. officials order evacuations over landslide risk
Two properties in Electoral Area 'E' were evacuated on December 19, 2025, due to an immediate landslide threat. Officials warn residents to heed safety orders.
N.B. increases income limit for home care support
New Brunswick has announced an increase to the income threshold for accessing government-funded home care services, allowing more seniors and individuals to qualify for support. Learn about the changes and who benefits.
Nova Scotia to launch new home care platform in 2027
Nova Scotia announces a new digital home care platform set for 2027, aiming to modernize and streamline access to vital healthcare services for residents.
Abbotsford's Castle Fun Park Owner Pays for Flood Upgrades
The owner of Castle Fun Park in Abbotsford is personally financing crucial flood defence upgrades after severe flooding hit the attraction in December 2025. Learn about the community impact and recovery efforts.
Abbotsford ends flood evacuation alerts
The City of Abbotsford has rescinded all remaining evacuation alerts as floodwaters recede and the flood watch concludes. Residents can now return home safely.
McGovern Lists Trump's Failed Health Care Promises
Rep. Jim McGovern detailed years of unfulfilled pledges by Donald Trump to replace the Affordable Care Act. The House passed a GOP bill without extending key subsidies.
Eby to raise B.C. flood mitigation with PM, premiers
As final evacuation orders lift, Premier David Eby says B.C. cannot prevent future disasters without federal help. He will raise the issue with the Prime Minister and other premiers.
Abbotsford lifts all flood evacuation orders
Residents of Sumas Prairie can return home as evacuation orders are rescinded and the Sumas River flood warning is downgraded. Get the latest updates on the recovery.
Abbotsford lifts last evacuation orders after flooding
Abbotsford, B.C. has rescinded all remaining evacuation orders following recent flooding, though hundreds of properties are still under alert. Get the latest details.
GOP Moderates Force Vote on Expiring Obamacare Subsidies
Four House Republicans defy Speaker Mike Johnson, signing a Democratic petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire this month. Will the Senate act?
Toronto building evacuated after gas leak, 1 hospitalized
A gas leak in a Toronto building led to a full evacuation and sent one person to the hospital. Emergency crews responded to the scene on December 16, 2025.
Sask. auditor raises red flags over care home inspections
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
Thai Air Strikes Target Cambodian Military Positions
Thailand's military has conducted air strikes against Cambodian forces following border clashes. The escalation has forced Thai residents to flee their homes. Read the latest on this developing international conflict.
Toronto-Area Parents Struggle to Find Before & After School Care
Families in the Greater Toronto Area are scrambling to secure before and after school care as more professionals return to the office, creating a critical shortage. Learn about the impacts and challenges.
U.S. Health Care Costs Skyrocket, Market Reform Urged
Analysis reveals U.S. health care costs have surged 155% as a share of GDP since 1970. Columnist Star Parker argues for free-market solutions like Health Savings Accounts to cure a 'sick' system.
Ottawa child-care crisis looms with federal RTO mandate
Advocates warn Ottawa's strained child-care system cannot meet the surge in demand if federal public servants are mandated back to the office full-time, with waitlists already in the thousands.
Ottawa child-care deal extended, $10-a-day spaces still scarce
The City of Ottawa has extended its child-care funding agreement, yet families continue to wait for affordable $10-a-day spots and more spaces. Learn about the ongoing challenges and what it means for parents.
AG's Report Ignores Ontario Health Care Progress: Denley
Columnist Randall Denley argues Auditor General Shelley Spence's 2025 report gives an unfairly negative view, ignoring real improvements like connecting 700,000 Ontarians to primary care.
B.C. health review cuts 1,100 jobs, redirects $60M
A major review of B.C.'s health authorities will eliminate over 1,100 positions and redirect $60 million to front-line services. Learn how this restructuring aims to improve patient care.
Israel to let Palestinians leave Gaza via reopened crossing
Israel announces it will start permitting Palestinians to exit the Gaza Strip through the reopened Rafah border crossing. This development follows a ceasefire agreement.
Manitoba urged to mandate insulin help for students with diabetes
Manitoba's official opposition calls for a mandatory standard of care for children with type-1 diabetes in schools. Parents in Winnipeg are advocating for provincial support for younger students.
Thorncliffe Park fire displaces hundreds in Toronto
A major fire in Toronto's Thorncliffe Park on December 1, 2025, forced hundreds from their homes. Get the latest details on the cause, response, and impact.
Thorncliffe Park fire stumps officials, residents displaced
A complex fire smoldering within the walls of two Toronto apartment buildings has forced nearly 400 units to evacuate. Fire Chief describes the challenge as officials work without a timeline for return.
190-Bed Nursing Home Opens in Shediac, N.B.
A new 190-bed long-term care facility has officially opened in Shediac, New Brunswick, marking a significant investment in senior care for the region. Learn more about the project and its impact.
New North Bay Care Home Welcomes 142 Residents
A new long-term care facility in North Bay has completed a major move, relocating 142 residents. The project, finished after over three years of construction, marks a significant upgrade for senior care in Northern Ontario.
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