After years of bureaucratic delays, paralyzed former Montreal firefighter Michael Lavigne has finally undergone crucial cataract surgery. Read his story of perseverance and the fight for timely healthcare.
North Shore Rescue volunteers conducted a nighttime operation on December 25, 2025, to save a stranded hiker. Read about the dramatic Christmas rescue mission.
Saskatoon firefighter Nathanael Crohn adopted Stryker, the dog he rescued from the icy South Saskatchewan River. Read their heartwarming story of an instant bond formed during a daring water rescue.
Firefighters in Nova Scotia report a disturbing increase in violence while responding to calls. Read about the challenges they face and the call for greater protection.
A Winnipeg firefighter was transported to hospital following a fire in the Fort Richmond area. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service confirms the incident occurred on December 20, 2025.
Five Essex County fire departments receive $255,712 in provincial funding for safety upgrades, focusing on reducing cancer risks for firefighters. Learn about the equipment and impact.
The community of Mitchell, Ontario, is grieving the loss of firefighter Cody Feltz, remembered as a dedicated public servant and a friend to all. Read the tribute.
Fire crews responded to a residential fire on Gordon Crescent in St. Albert the morning of Dec. 19, 2025. No injuries reported. Details on the response and scene.
Hong Kong held a funeral for firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who died battling the Wang Fuk Court fire, the city's deadliest in decades. The tragedy has sparked a city-wide outpouring of grief and respect.
The Windsor area is enhancing firefighter safety through new local investments announced by MPP Anthony Leardi. Learn about the crucial equipment and training upgrades.
Devastating wildfires in Australia have resulted in the loss of 40 homes and the tragic death of a firefighter. The incident highlights the ongoing threat of extreme weather events.
A Winnipeg firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in a vacant Wolseley apartment building. Get the latest details on the incident and response.
The City of Markham is funding a new entrance award for equity-deserving students at Seneca Polytechnic's fire protection program and donating two fire trucks for hands-on training. Learn how this partnership aims to diversify Ontario's fire services.
Firefighting students at Sudbury's Cambrian College honed critical lifesaving skills in a specialized, pitch-black trailer maze. This intense training prepares them for real-world emergencies.
A Calgary firefighter's quick actions led to the arrest of an alleged carjacker after a crash on Nov. 30, 2025. Police credit the fire crew for blocking the suspect's escape.
Halifax fire crews face budget overrun as three-storey training facility requires additional $1.5 million funding. Learn about the project's challenges and implications.
A deer found with a plastic toboggan stuck on its head in Okotoks prompted a unique wildlife rescue operation. Learn how residents and authorities worked together to free the animal.
An Ottawa police constable rescued an injured owl in Stittsville on November 28, 2025. Read about this heartwarming wildlife rescue operation in our community.
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services are investigating a suspicious early morning fire in downtown Windsor. The blaze occurred on November 28, 2025, with authorities urging public cooperation.
A fire at a vacant home on Aylmer Avenue in Windsor was intentionally set, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage. No injuries were reported. Police are reviewing surveillance footage.
Ottawa firefighters successfully rescued one individual from a dangerous high-rise fire in Carlington. Emergency response teams contained the blaze preventing further casualties.
Windsor Fire and Rescue Services respond to working fire near downtown Windsor. Emergency crews on scene battling blaze in residential area.
Emergency crews rescue individual from Red River in Winnipeg. Person remains in critical condition following dramatic water rescue operation. Stay informed about emergency response efforts.
Jenna McEwan assisted Safe Wings Ottawa in rescuing an injured bald eagle named Charlie. Learn how this heartwarming rescue unfolded and the eagle's road to recovery.
Explore the intricate process of search and rescue efforts in Saskatoon. Learn how teams coordinate complex missions to save lives in emergency situations across Canadian terrain.
Squamish firefighters performed a unique rescue, using their ladder truck to save an injured bald eagle trapped in a tree. The eagle is now recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation centre.
A massive fire engulfed seven high-rise buildings at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, killing 13 people and trapping residents. About 700 evacuated as firefighters battle intense flames.
Deadly landslides and flash floods have struck Indonesia's Sumatra island, resulting in at least 17 fatalities and 6 missing persons. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Severe flooding in southern Thailand has claimed 33 lives, forcing residents to perch on rooftops for safety. Cars and homes are submerged in Songkhla province. Read the latest updates.
A barred owl named Hooper has been successfully released back into Vancouver's Douglas Park after receiving medical treatment from wildlife rescuers. Witness the heartwarming return to freedom.