The Alberta government has launched a review after Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, died in an Edmonton emergency room while waiting for a doctor. The tragedy highlights ongoing pressures on the healthcare system.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a major barn fire in North Gower on December 25. No animals were inside the structure. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
A writer's journey from a rural Maine childhood to uncovering a forgotten drug smuggling history along the coast, reshaping her understanding of home and class. Discover the full story.
The Milk River Emergency Room in southern Alberta is temporarily closed due to a critical staff shortage. It is scheduled to reopen Friday night after a new doctor was recruited for the community.
Readers argue Alberta's population boom, fueled by immigration and interprovincial migration, exposed planning failures in healthcare and infrastructure, not immigrant health burdens. Discover the facts.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
Alberta RCMP's commanding officer, Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux, outlines plans to better address the changing public safety requirements of rural communities in the coming year. Learn about the new priorities.
Alberta's healthcare system is straining under a sharp rise in influenza cases, with Calgary hospitals experiencing disproportionate pressure. Health officials brace for the peak.
Doctors Manitoba warns of severe doctor shortages in rural emergency rooms during the holidays, urging residents to plan ahead. Learn which communities are affected.
Small Alberta municipalities face rising RCMP costs under a new provincial funding model, with their share set to increase from 22% to 30% over five years, sparking financial concerns.
The South Huron Medical Centre's weekend walk-in clinic in Exeter, Ont. will shut down on Dec. 29, 2025. This closure marks the end of accessible after-hours care in the region, raising concerns for residents.
The announcement of a new site for Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, a critical hub serving 300,000 kids annually, has been overlooked. This planning phase is crucial for accountability and a successful build.
A new mobile mammography unit will provide critical breast cancer screening services to northern and rural Saskatchewan communities starting in the new year, improving access to early detection.
Alberta will launch a controlled trial of a 120 km/h speed limit on select rural divided highways in the new year, following strong public support. Learn which roads are affected.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.
Alberta Health Services sees another leadership change as interim CEO Andre Tremblay goes on leave. Erin O'Neill steps in as the new interim head. Get the latest details on this provincial healthcare shift.
The CEO of Alberta Health Services is on a leave of absence, prompting the appointment of an interim leader. Get the latest details on this significant leadership change in Alberta's healthcare system.
The Alberta government has halted procurement for a private surgical facility in Lethbridge. Get the details on this significant shift in healthcare delivery for the region.
Saskatchewan's NDP introduces legislation mandating public alerts when rural emergency rooms lack physician coverage. Learn about the proposed bill and its implications for healthcare transparency.
A new Alberta-made app is helping consumers find and purchase locally produced goods, supporting small businesses and the provincial economy. Discover how this tool empowers shoppers.
Ottawa's rural committee rejects rezoning farmland for a controversial battery energy storage system. Proponents cite clean energy needs, while residents fear risks. Read the full story.
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to fast-track AI data centre construction is meeting fierce opposition in Republican heartlands over farmland loss and soaring utility costs. Read the full story.
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees nursing care members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a new collective agreement, securing improved working conditions and benefits for healthcare workers.
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
The Fort Macleod Emergency Room faces temporary overnight closure due to qualified staff shortage. Learn about the impact and healthcare challenges in rural Alberta.
Winnipeg's Transcona residents fear losing their rural lifestyle as a massive 1,300-acre development proposal threatens their community's character. Learn about the concerns.
Ontario landlords welcome Bill 60 reforms to Residential Tenancies Act, citing improved landlord-tenant balance. Rural residents voice concerns over Ottawa water tax implementation without support.
Rural Manitoba municipality remains on edge after a bullet struck a municipal grader in what officials call a threatening incident. Learn about the community's safety concerns.
HSAA members in Alberta approve four-year collective agreement with 12% wage hike, ending 20-month contract dispute. Paramedics, therapists get additional increases.