Not sure if you need urgent care or the emergency room? Canadian doctors explain the critical differences, costs, and when a wrong choice can be life-threatening. Learn how to make the right call for your health.
A significant overnight fire engulfed a Hawkesbury apartment building, but all residents escaped safely. Emergency crews responded quickly to contain the blaze.
Northern Ontario's inaugural private mental health walk-in clinic has launched in Sudbury, offering immediate support services. Discover how this healthcare innovation addresses critical gaps in mental health care access.
Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services confronts staffing challenges with 20 paramedics on leave for occupational stress injuries. Learn about the impact on emergency services.
Labrador faces a tuberculosis outbreak weeks after Inuit groups warned about health funding cuts. Learn about the crisis and its impact on Indigenous communities.
A Brampton house fire has left one male with critical injuries. Peel Paramedics responded to the emergency. Stay informed about this developing story.
Nigeria's president declares national emergency following mass abductions of schoolgirls at St. Mary's Catholic School. Latest developments and international response.
A new report shows Alberta's health care spending is growing faster than the economy, reaching $9,597 per person in 2025. Discover the key factors driving this increase.
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.
Owen Sound introduces a revolutionary digital 911 system that transforms emergency response capabilities. Learn how this technology enhances public safety across the community.
Front-line health workers in Alberta vote 66% to ratify new collective agreement with health agencies. Deal brings stability to healthcare sector.
The Lighthouse in Orillia prepares to open its warming centre as temperatures drop. Learn how this vital service supports community members during cold months.
Collège Boréal and Confederation College launch partnership to enhance critical paramedic training access across Northern Ontario, addressing healthcare gaps in remote communities.
Russian forces launched strikes on Kyiv despite ongoing US peace negotiations. Emergency services responded to fires as the conflict continues to escalate. Read the latest developments.
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has approved a modest spending increase for its 2026 budget. Learn how this affects local public health services in our community.
An elderly man narrowly escaped a house fire in North Bay Sunday evening. Fire crews responded to Cedar Heights Road around 6:30 PM. Read the full story.
Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to a house fire on Rae Street. No injuries reported. Crews contained the blaze successfully.
A man was transported to hospital following a fire in Ottawa's Centretown West neighborhood. Ottawa Fire Services responded to the emergency on November 23, 2025.
Timmins' DIY Community Health mutual aid center officially opens, offering peer-led support and crisis outreach through volunteers and donations. Learn how this initiative helps the community.
Ontario's Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop visited Huntsville to inspect equipment purchased through a $380,000 provincial grant, enhancing community safety and disaster response capabilities.
Fire at downtown Toronto shelter prompts evacuations with no injuries reported. Toronto Fire Services responded quickly to contain the blaze. Read the latest details.
Regina health authorities warn about dangerous pink drug chunks causing overdose spike. Learn safety tips and emergency response procedures.
Timmins welcomes a new francophone community health centre serving over 1,700 French-speaking patients. Learn how this facility addresses healthcare gaps in Northern Ontario.
Huron County OPP will conduct emergency response training at a Clinton, Ontario school this Friday. The exercise aims to enhance police preparedness for critical incidents.
Bruce Power conducted a major emergency training exercise simulating a cyber attack scenario near Kincardine, involving hundreds of officials across Ontario.
Canadian Armed Forces and emergency services are conducting joint training exercises in Barrie to enhance emergency response capabilities. Stay informed about local military activities.
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital has designated a new emergency evacuation location for patients and staff. Learn about the hospital's emergency preparedness plans.
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
Alberta Health Services has suspended the operating permit for a Calgary mobile grocery service. Learn the details and implications for local food access.