Hamilton Senior's Home Invaded Through Unlocked Door
A Hamilton senior experienced a frightening home invasion when suspects walked through her unlocked door while she was alone. Police are warning residents about securing their homes.
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Missing 79-Year-Old Woman: LaSalle Police Urgent Search
LaSalle Police Service has launched an urgent search for Norma Gaffney, 79, who went missing from her Windsor-area home. Authorities are concerned for her safety and asking residents to check properties.
Typhoon Kalmaegi: 26 Dead in Philippines Flooding
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi has battered the northern Philippines, claiming 26 lives and leaving countless residents stranded on rooftops while vehicles disappear beneath raging floodwaters.
Philippine Military Helicopter Crashes During Typhoon Response
A Philippine Air Force helicopter with five crew members crashed while en route to assist in typhoon response efforts, highlighting the dangers faced by rescue personnel during natural disasters.
Rome Rescue Tragedy: Man Dies After Tower Collapse
A 43-year-old Italian construction worker has died shortly after being rescued from the ruins of a partially collapsed 13th-century tower in Rome, dashing hopes for a miracle recovery.
Halloween Pumpkins Feed Sanctuary Animals
Discover how discarded Halloween pumpkins are being transformed into nutritious meals for rescued animals at Ontario animal sanctuaries, reducing waste while supporting wildlife rehabilitation.
Calgary senior accused of sexual assault after online meeting
A 76-year-old Calgary man stands accused of sexual assault following an alleged incident with a woman he met through an online platform, raising concerns about digital safety.
Rome Tower Collapse: Rescue Worker Trapped
Emergency crews work tirelessly to free a construction worker buried under rubble after the sudden collapse of a medieval tower in central Rome. Dramatic rescue operation continues through the night.
Missing Port Coquitlam Senior Found Deceased
The community mourns as 74-year-old Port Coquitlam senior George Hendsbee is found deceased days after vanishing from his home. Learn about the extensive search efforts and community response.
Toronto High-Rise Fire: One Rescued from Downtown Blaze
A dramatic high-rise fire in downtown Toronto prompted a swift emergency response, with one person rescued from the burning building. Learn how firefighters contained the dangerous blaze.
Vietnam Flood Death Toll Hits 37, New Typhoon Approaches
Catastrophic flooding in Vietnam claims 37 lives with widespread devastation as another typhoon threatens to compound the disaster. Rescue operations intensify amid rising waters.
34 Puppies Abandoned on Rural Ontario Road
A heartbreaking discovery in southwestern Ontario as 34 puppies were found dumped on a rural road, sparking a major rescue operation and investigation into animal welfare violations.
Apple Watch SOS triggers false Vancouver rescue alarm
A dramatic mountain rescue operation in Metro Vancouver turned out to be a false alarm triggered by an Apple Watch's automatic SOS feature, highlighting technology's unintended consequences for emergency services.
Don't Trash Pumpkins - Alberta Sanctuary Recycles Them
The Alice Sanctuary in Alberta offers eco-friendly solution for gently used pumpkins, turning holiday waste into nutritious treats for rescued farm animals while reducing landfill impact.
Silver Alert Petition with 7,300 Signatures Hits Parliament
A Winnipeg family's tragedy sparks nationwide movement for Canada-wide Silver Alert system to locate missing seniors with cognitive conditions.
Coquitlam RCMP search for missing 79-year-old senior
Coquitlam Mounties are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 79-year-old Donald Brodie, who vanished from his home on February 21st. The vulnerable senior requires medication, raising serious concerns for his wellbeing.
Search for Missing 70-Year-Old from Dartmouth Hospital
Halifax Regional Police are urgently searching for a 70-year-old man who went missing from a Dartmouth hospital. Gerald Joseph Dugas was last seen Wednesday morning and requires medical attention.
Ottawa Speaks: This Week's Compelling Citizen Letters
Dive into the passionate voices of Ottawa residents as they weigh in on everything from local politics to national issues in this week's curated selection of letters to the editor.
Hunter Survives Bear Attack Near Cochrane
A hunting trip turned terrifying when a grizzly bear attacked a man southwest of Cochrane. Emergency crews performed a dramatic rescue, airlifting the seriously injured hunter to hospital where he's now stable.
Firefighters rescue man from submerged car in Montreal river
A miraculous water rescue unfolded in Montreal as first responders pulled a senior citizen from a car fully submerged in the icy waters of Rivière des Prairies. The quick-thinking 73-year-old managed to call 911 before his vehicle sank completely.
Abbotsford Farm Recycles Pumpkins for Rescued Animals
Discover how an Abbotsford farm transforms post-Halloween pumpkin waste into nutritious meals for rescued animals while reducing landfill impact.
Argentina's Stranded Zoo Animals Finally Rescued
Years after Argentina shuttered its controversial Luján Zoo, a massive international rescue operation is finally relocating hundreds of abandoned animals to sanctuaries across South America.
Ottawa Police Search for Missing 67-Year-Old Man
Ottawa authorities are urgently searching for William Heyman, a 67-year-old man last seen in the Carlington area. Police express concern for his well-being and are asking residents to check their properties.
Valleyview Animal Rescue Faces 11 Criminal Charges
Alberta's Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) and its founder face multiple charges after SPCA investigation reveals poor conditions for hundreds of animals at Valleyview facility.
Burnaby senior loses $1M in foreign police phone scam
A Burnaby woman lost her life savings in an elaborate phone scam where fraudsters posed as Chinese police. Learn how this sophisticated scheme works and how to protect yourself from similar fraud.
London Rescue: Driver Freed After Van Hits Gravel Pile
Emergency crews responded to a serious incident in London where a van struck a large gravel pile, requiring specialized extrication equipment to free the trapped driver.
PEI Senior Sleeps in Car as Elderly Homelessness Rises
A shocking new report reveals the hidden crisis of senior homelessness across Canada, as a Prince Edward Island woman shares her story of sleeping in her vehicle while waiting for affordable housing.
Family Demands Change After Senior's Care Home Death
The heartbroken family of an 88-year-old woman who died after wandering from a Saskatoon care home is calling for systemic reforms in senior care facilities across Saskatchewan.
Ontario Couple Loses $1M+ to Online Scammers
A retired Ontario couple fell victim to an elaborate online fraud scheme, losing their entire life savings of more than $1 million even after their bank raised red flags about the suspicious transactions.
Senior Swiftie: 95-year-old starts Taylor fan club
A 95-year-old retirement home resident in Canada has become an unlikely Swiftie hero by starting his own Taylor Swift fan club, proving age is just a number when it comes to music fandom.
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