Category : Public Health


Kingston Bear Spray Attack: Resident Assaulted

A shocking bear spray attack in Kingston's west end leaves community on edge. Police are actively investigating the violent incident that occurred near a residential area.

Pedestrian Killed Outside Sparwood A&W Restaurant

A devastating pedestrian collision outside a Sparwood A&W restaurant has claimed one life, with Elk Valley RCMP conducting a thorough investigation into the Tuesday evening incident that has shaken the small British Columbia community.

South Sudan Faces Famine Threat After Aid Disruption

A dire hunger crisis threatens parts of South Sudan with famine after months without humanitarian assistance, warns the latest IPC analysis. Millions face acute food insecurity as funding gaps and access constraints cripple relief efforts.

59-year-old man dies in Saint-Laurent crash

RCMP investigate fatal single-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 59-year-old man in Saint-Laurent, New Brunswick. Emergency responders unable to save driver.

Calgary Domestic Violence Nears 5-Year High

Calgary police report alarming rise in domestic violence incidents, with 2024 potentially reaching the highest numbers in five years. New strategies and community resources are being deployed to address the crisis.

Quebec Health Dept Silent on Bill 2 Adoption

Ten days after Quebec passed its controversial health data legislation, Santé Québec maintains complete silence while healthcare professionals demand transparency about the new law's implications.

Ottawa's Solution to Doctor Shortage Crisis

Discover how Ottawa is implementing innovative solutions to tackle the critical physician shortage, from international recruitment to streamlined licensing processes that could become a national model.

Pedestrian critically injured in Lasalle vehicle collision

A woman is fighting for her life after a serious pedestrian-vehicle collision in Montreal's Lasalle neighborhood. Emergency services responded to the scene as police launch investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Alberta Pharmacy Vaccine Rollout Faces Bottlenecks

Albertans seeking COVID-19 vaccinations are encountering significant wait times at pharmacies across the province as limited vaccine supply struggles to meet overwhelming public demand.

Teen Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle in Windsor

A young teenager was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in Windsor's west end. Windsor Police are investigating the incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.

158 BC drug deaths in September 2025: coroner

British Columbia's toxic drug supply continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with 158 deaths reported in September 2025. New data reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing public health emergency.

BC records 158 toxic drug deaths in September

British Columbia's drug toxicity crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with new coroner data revealing 158 deaths in September and over 2,000 fatalities so far in 2024.

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