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.
CTV's Toy Mountain campaign concludes another season of giving in Barrie, collecting donations for local children. See how the community came together for the holidays.
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.
Rome will implement an entry fee for the Trevi Fountain in 2025 to manage crowds and fund maintenance during the Jubilee Year, which expects millions of visitors.
Engineering News Record ranks BrandSafway sixth globally among specialty contractors. The firm has held a top-ten spot for 17 years, supporting iconic projects from Toronto to Norway.
Visa and Mastercard agree to a $167.5 million settlement over claims they conspired to keep ATM access fees high. Get the details on the class action lawsuit.
Quebec family doctors have overwhelmingly approved a new agreement with the province, a move expected to connect half a million more patients with a GP. Read the details of the landmark deal.
A new study by B.C.'s information watchdog is investigating the opaque 'black box' of the province's freedom of information systems. Learn about the findings and their implications for transparency.
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.
Prince Edward Island announces a new community legal clinic to improve access to justice for residents. Learn about the initiative and its goals for 2025.
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.
Advocates argue the Santé Québec website's lack of English violates rights to health services in one's mother tongue. A reader's letter calls for compassion over language enforcement.
The expansion of Quebec pharmacists' prescribing powers, announced to improve healthcare access, is experiencing significant implementation delays. Learn about the causes and impacts.
The relocation of a bus stop from Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg has raised significant safety and accessibility concerns for vulnerable patients and staff. Learn about the community's response.
Final arguments are being heard in a Montreal court challenge against Quebec's law requiring protesters to stay 50 metres from abortion clinics. The case tests the balance between access and protest rights.
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.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million commitment to the National access Arts Centre to fund programs and artists with disabilities, highlighting employment and inclusion on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
TD Bank Group announces a $1.5 million grant to Calgary's National access Arts Centre, funding programs and supporting artists with disabilities. Discover how this investment empowers great artists.
Russian authorities have blocked access to the popular U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox. The move, reported in December 2025, restricts a major online space for young users.
Heads of Quebec's family medicine departments refuse to implement parts of Bill 2, citing overburdened clinics and a flawed surveillance role. They demand suspension of key articles.
The sudden closure of The Gardens Community Health Centre in Regina has left thousands scrambling for care, highlighting Saskatchewan's ongoing primary care crisis. Learn what happened and the political fallout.
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.
A new Angus Reid Institute survey confirms Saskatchewan's family doctor shortage remains a critical problem. Read the details and what it means for residents' healthcare access.
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.
Winnipeg's Toy Mountain campaign adds new drop-off locations to meet rising holiday demand. Donate a new, unwrapped toy at Access Storage and other sites across the city.
Australia will bar children from creating YouTube accounts starting December 10 in a major social media experiment. Learn what this means for digital youth access and online safety policies.
Faced with a failing provincial system, young Ottawans are using social media to find family doctors. Discover how Reddit fills healthcare gaps where official programs fail.
CTV journalist Pat Foran shares his experience with a phone scammer attempting remote access to his device. Learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud attempts.