Alberta ER Doctor: Health Crisis Was 'Predictable'
Dr. Raj Sherman warns Alberta's health care crisis was avoidable. Get the full story on the systemic failures and the urgent call for solutions.
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Charges Laid in Fatal North Edmonton Pedestrian Crash
A 36-year-old woman faces charges after a fatal pedestrian collision in north Edmonton last November. The victim, a 58-year-old woman walking her dog, succumbed to her injuries.
Top Preventable Deaths in N.B.: Lung Cancer, Heart Disease
A New Brunswick health council report identifies lung cancer and heart disease as the leading causes of preventable deaths. Learn the key findings and what it means for public health strategy.
PET scan delays in Saskatchewan alarm cancer patient
A Regina cancer patient's crucial PET scan was delayed three weeks after Saskatchewan's only scanner failed, disrupting care for dozens. Shannon Orell-Bast calls the situation 'unacceptable.'
Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Pregnancy Heart Failure
Scientists identify a critical molecular safeguard for the maternal heart, offering new hope for treating peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare pregnancy-related heart condition.
AI Revolutionizes Heart Care at Vancouver General Hospital
A groundbreaking AI project at Vancouver General Hospital is transforming cardiac care by predicting patient mortality risks. Discover how this Canadian innovation is reshaping healthcare.
AI Tackles Healthcare Inefficiencies at Vancouver General Hospital
A new AI research project at Vancouver General Hospital is transforming heart failure diagnosis. Doctors see potential but warn of risks. Learn about the future of Canadian healthcare tech.
Olympic Method for Handling Success and Failure
Explore the psychological strategies elite athletes use to navigate triumph and defeat, offering valuable lessons for everyday resilience ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
How Olympians Think About Success and Failure
Explore the unique psychological strategies of Olympic athletes and how Canadians can apply their mindset to overcome personal and professional challenges. Learn from the best.
Kashechewan First Nation to evacuate after water failures
Kashechewan First Nation on the James Bay Coast declares a state of emergency and plans to evacuate all residents following critical water infrastructure failures. Read about the crisis and response.
Parole Board freed high-risk offender before U of T killing
Babatunde Afuwape, on parole for violent crimes, is charged with murdering Shivank Avasthi. Questions mount over the Parole Board of Canada's decision to release him despite a 'high-risk' assessment.
Weather hampers Kashechewan evacuation amid water crisis
Severe weather is hindering evacuation efforts in Kashechewan First Nation following a critical water system failure. The remote Northern Ontario community remains under a state of emergency.
Report Blames Calgary's Water Crisis on City Hall Failures
A damning report reveals how Calgary's 'consensus' culture stalled critical water projects for years, leading to the 2024 Bearspaw main break and current restrictions. Read the full investigation.
Calgary's Water System Failures a Warning for Canada
The repeated rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw water main reveals deep systemic issues in managing essential infrastructure. Expert panel chair Siegfried Kiefer warns of dangerously slim margins for error. A must-read for municipal leaders.
Manitoba community on edge under boil water advisory
Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation face ongoing water insecurity after power outages. While help is promised, the community remains under a boil water advisory, highlighting critical infrastructure needs.
4,000 Canadian restaurants predicted to fail in 2026
A new forecast warns 4,000 Canadian restaurants could shut down in 2026 as consumers tighten spending. Learn the causes and what it means for the industry.
Calgary's Water Main Report Calls for Urgent Reforms
An independent review of Calgary's catastrophic water main break demands sweeping reforms. City council receives a flood of new information on the state of disrepair. Read the full report details.
Para Transpo Buses Pulled Over Heating Issues
Five new Para Transpo buses in Ottawa were removed from service after their heating systems failed, leaving vulnerable riders in the cold. City officials are investigating the cause.
Calgary Knew Pipe Would Blow 20 Years Before Disaster
A damning report exposes how Calgary city managers ignored warnings for over two decades, leading to the catastrophic 2024 Bearspaw water main break. Read the full investigation.
Calgary outlines business relief after water main break
City officials propose financial relief measures for Calgary businesses impacted by the December 2025 water main rupture. Learn about the potential support and ongoing recovery efforts.
Tattoos and Immune System: Health Impacts Explained
New research explores the complex relationship between getting inked and your body's defenses. Discover the science behind tattoos and long-term immune response.
Child injured after zipline harness fails at indoor park
An 11-year-old boy suffered injuries after falling from an indoor zipline in Scarborough when his harness failed. The incident raises safety concerns about recreational facilities.
Calgary's Water Crisis: A Legacy of Past Decisions
Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in 18 months exposes a complex crisis rooted in historical infrastructure choices. Discover why finding someone to blame is more complicated than it seems.
Greek Flight Disruptions: Radio Failure, Not Cyberattack
A major radio communication failure grounded flights across Greece on Jan. 4, 2026. Authorities state a cyberattack is improbable. Explore the details and impacts.
Canadian Men's Health Crisis: The 'Suck It Up' Problem
Kenton Boston of the Canadian Men's Health Foundation discusses the dangerous 'suck it up' mentality harming men's mental and physical health. Learn why change is critical.
Former SAAQ CEO to Speak at Gallant Commission
Nathalie Tremblay, former head of Quebec's auto insurance board, will testify at the public inquiry into the failed SAAQclic portal. Key details on the commission's investigation.
Calgary water pipe explodes again, prompting calls for firings
Another catastrophic water main break floods Calgary streets, trapping motorists and renewing Mayor Jeromy Farkas's calls for city manager David Duckworth's dismissal. Full story on the latest infrastructure failure.
Calgary water main break frustrates businesses on NYE
A water main break on 16th Ave. NW in Calgary's Montgomery area on New Year's Eve 2025 forced road closures and a boil water advisory, devastating local businesses still recovering from a similar rupture less than two years prior.
Calgary Water Main Fiasco: Monitoring System Failed
A catastrophic water main break in Calgary exposes a useless monitoring system. Mayor Farkas promises heads will roll as the city faces another water crisis. Read the full investigation.
Calgary water main fails again, sparking new restrictions
A second catastrophic failure of Calgary's critical Bearspaw south feeder main has caused flooding, road closures, and triggered Stage 4 water restrictions. Officials confirm no warning signs preceded the rupture.
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