Politics
Saskatchewan Man Faces Charges for Allegedly Holding Youth at Gunpoint in Tisdale
A Saskatchewan man has been charged by RCMP after allegedly holding a youth at gunpoint in Tisdale. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and gun-related offenses in the province.
Business
Collision Blocks Georgian Drive in Barrie, Transit Bus Involved
A collision involving a car and a Barrie transit bus has blocked Georgian Drive in Barrie, Ontario, causing traffic disruptions on March 13, 2026.
Sports
Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Out for Season with Knee Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NHL season after suffering a Grade 3 MCL tear in his left knee during a game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Lifestyle
Travel Safety Alert: Why Packing a Carbon Monoxide Detector Could Save Your Life
Experts urge travelers to include portable carbon monoxide detectors in their luggage to prevent silent poisoning risks in hotels, rentals, and cabins during getaways.
Entertainment
Environment
Health
Boil Water Advisory in Southwest Calgary
Residents in a southwest Calgary neighborhood must boil water due to potential contamination. Authorities advise using boiled or bottled water for drinking and cooking.
Ontario Ends Funding for Supervised Consumption Sites: Advocates
The Ford government in Ontario is set to terminate funding for the province's remaining supervised consumption sites, according to advocates. This move raises concerns about public health and addiction support services.
Blood Test Predicts Dementia Risk in Women Decades Early
A new study reveals that measuring p-tau217 protein levels in blood can forecast dementia risk in women up to 25 years before symptoms appear, with implications for early intervention and personalized care.
B.C. Toxic Drug Crisis: Five Daily Deaths Persist
British Columbia's toxic drug crisis continues to claim nearly five lives daily, with over 16,000 deaths since the 2016 public health emergency declaration. New data reveals fentanyl remains prevalent, and youth deaths are increasing.
Paramedic Fined $25K for Refusing Call Over Fatigue
A Manitoba paramedic was fined $25,000 after refusing an emergency call due to extreme fatigue, stating it was the right decision for safety.