Montreal ERs Over Capacity After Freezing Rain
Montreal emergency rooms are overwhelmed, with three facilities operating over 200% capacity after a freezing rain event. The Glen site ER hit 215% occupancy. Read the latest.
Montreal emergency rooms are overwhelmed, with three facilities operating over 200% capacity after a freezing rain event. The Glen site ER hit 215% occupancy. Read the latest.
The United Kingdom introduces a new paid 'gap year' scheme for young people to serve in the armed forces. Learn about the program's details and its potential impact.
The UK will launch a paid military gap year program in 2026 for 150 young people, offering training without long-term commitment to address defence recruitment struggles. Learn more about this new initiative.
The provincial decision to close Calgary's sole supervised consumption site at Sheldon Chumir Health Centre raises alarms. Without alternatives, vulnerable neighbours face increased risks. Read the full analysis.
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan identifies workforce stability as the primary internal challenge for 2026, crucial for long-term public safety amid city growth. A new recruitment initiative is launched.
A new audit reveals it takes nearly nine months to join the Canadian Armed Forces. As the CAF battles a 'death spiral,' we examine the delays and new fixes.
Thieves stole approximately $70,000 worth of copper wire from an industrial site northwest of Edmonton. RCMP are investigating the major theft reported on December 23, 2025.
Alberta's Mental Health Minister confirms no new supervised consumption sites for Calgary after the Sheldon Chumir centre closes this spring, shifting focus to recovery. Read the full story.
RCMP in Dauphin, Manitoba, arrested two men and seized drugs after a traffic stop. The suspects now face serious drug trafficking charges. Read the full details of the police operation.
Canada Border Services Agency alleges two Toronto men used an online classifieds site to recruit Canadian women to smuggle cannabis. Learn the details of the cross-border operation.
A provincial funding reversal has forced Timmins to halt plans for a designated homeless encampment. The city must now seek alternative solutions for its unhoused population.
The rise of AI in recruitment is creating significant challenges for both employers and candidates in Canada. Discover how automated systems are impacting the job market and what it means for the future of work.
Damian Hudson found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2023 fatal shooting of Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a mother of two, near a safe consumption site. The jury rejected his self-defence claim.
A Toronto man has been found guilty of murder for a 2025 shooting outside a Leslieville consumption site that killed a bystander, Karolina Huebner-Makurat. The verdict brings closure to a tragic case of community violence.
B.C. Utilities Commission challenges B.C. Hydro's claims of learning from the $8B Site C overruns. Will accountability improve for the $6B North Coast line? Read the tough questions.
A Vancouver Island market has been ordered to pay $750,000 after covert washroom videos ended up on a Russian pornographic website. Learn the details of the privacy breach and settlement.
A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a Toronto construction site Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene as an investigation begins.
The Toronto Sceptres aim to maintain their early-season momentum in a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral-site game. Get the latest on the team's outlook and key players.
The remaining historic bus barns in Saskatoon's Caswell Hill neighbourhood are scheduled for demolition in 2026. Learn about the site's history and what comes next for this piece of local heritage.
The supervised consumption site at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital closed its doors Tuesday. Read about the implications for public health and addiction services in the city.
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
A Quebec researcher reveals street gangs are targeting younger children, often with trauma histories. Learn about the findings and the urgent call for intervention.
The Alberta government has pledged to shut down the supervised consumption site at Calgary's Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre next year. Learn more about the decision and its implications.
Archaeologists in Ireland have discovered a new infant burial site at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home. The find comes amid an ongoing excavation into one of Ireland's darkest chapters.
The Canadian Armed Forces reports a record-breaking increase in new recruits, with Quebec showing significant growth. Discover the factors driving this national trend.
The Canadian Armed Forces is experiencing a record number of new recruits in Quebec. Discover the key factors driving this significant surge in enlistment numbers.
The City of Winnipeg has informed residents of a revised location for a planned supervised drug consumption site. Get the latest details on this public health initiative.
German lawmakers have passed a significant plan to attract more military recruits, a move that aims to bolster the Bundeswehr without reinstating conscription. Learn the details and implications.
Paleontologists have mapped over 16,000 dinosaur footprints at the Carreras Pampas site in Bolivia, the world's most extensive tracksite. Discover the ancient secrets revealed.
A young Quebec mother shares her story of being recruited by the Blood Family Mafia. Her account sheds light on organized crime's impact on vulnerable communities in Canada.