While opioid-related fatalities in Alberta show a downward trend, emergency medical responses and hospital visits for substance use are reaching unprecedented levels, especially in Edmonton. Explore the data and frontline perspectives.
OPP reports four fatalities following six suspected opioid overdoses in Haldimand County. Authorities urge caution as investigation continues into the tragic incidents.
Toronto Public Health has issued a critical drug alert following three suspected opioid overdose deaths. Officials warn of a dangerous drug supply circulating in the city.
A major credit agency warns Alberta needs a long-term auto insurance fix as insurers face losses from the rate cap, risking more departures. Read the latest.
Windsor's Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team responded to 4,210 calls in 2025, a critical service blending mental health support with policing. Learn about their impact and future.
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
A new University of Alberta study reveals adding prescription opioids to pain management for children with minor breaks provides no significant benefit. Learn about the safer alternatives.
Calgary's mayor has declared a crisis following a major water main break. Get the latest details on the city's response and potential impacts for residents.
Facing provincial pushback, Canmore amends its contentious vacancy tax to apply solely to non-Albertans. Mayor cites extreme housing inequality as the driver for action. Read the details.
Public Health Sudbury reports 102 local overdose deaths from January to October 2025, a slight decrease from the previous year. Officials warn the toll remains critically high and are calling for expanded harm reduction services.
A tragic head-on collision in central Alberta has resulted in one fatality. Get the latest details on the crash and ongoing safety concerns for Alberta highways.
Alberta closed two supervised drug consumption sites in 2025 and plans to close Calgary's site in 2026, shifting focus to treatment and recovery services. Read the latest.
Alberta announces closure of Calgary's Sheldon Chumir drug consumption site, pivoting $16M in funding toward recovery-focused treatment programs and new facilities. Read about the province's new path.
The Alberta Prosperity Project has received legal approval to gather signatures for a petition on provincial separation. This move coincides with political shifts, including a new environment minister.
Alberta's Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides reflects on the historic 2025 teachers' strike, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and his pledge to rebuild trust with educators. Read the full interview.
Alberta is examining a provincial policing model to replace the RCMP. Explore the potential structure, costs, and implications for communities across the province.
Ottawa is set to deploy nearly $4 million in federal funding to combat the toxic drug supply. Learn how the city plans to use these critical resources for harm reduction and public health.
Outrage grows in Alberta as tragic deaths in overcrowded emergency rooms spark calls for political accountability. Readers demand immediate action on healthcare crisis.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
York Regional Police announce the arrest of multiple fentanyl traffickers following 'Project Endless,' a significant investigation targeting the deadly opioid trade in the Greater Toronto Area. Learn the details.
Two European companies will build four data centres in Alberta, starting in Olds and Bonnyville, attracted by the province's energy and business climate. A major boost for local tech.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls for a made-in-Alberta immigration system, arguing federal policies have strained housing, healthcare, and jobs. She seeks a Quebec-style model focused on economic integration.
Alberta's updated wetland policy exempts low-impact farming on temporary wetlands, welcomed by agricultural groups but criticized by the Alberta Wilderness Association. New rules take effect in 2025.
Canada aims to deepen cooperation with China to stop the flow of fentanyl precursor chemicals. Ottawa's point man details the cross-border challenge and a $1.3B border security plan.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the campaign against drug cartels. Read the details and implications.
Judy Darcy, B.C.'s inaugural Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, argues the ministry's recent merger back into Health is an error. In a new memoir, she reveals how her mother's struggle shaped her work.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump escalates rhetoric in the drug war, branding fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction.' This declaration comes amid ongoing public health crises in both the U.S. and Canada.
Calgary Herald readers voice concerns over Canada's new weather warning system and Alberta's education property tax. Discover the local perspectives on provincial policies.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
Canada Border Services Agency intercepts 209 kilograms of opium concealed in industrial equipment at the Port of Vancouver. Discover the details of this major drug bust.