Windsor gambling cases double, HDGH seeks ad restrictions
Windsor's HDGH reports local gambling cases have doubled, calling for urgent limits on sports-betting advertising. Learn about the growing addiction crisis.
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Windsor HART Hub Opens for Mental Health Support
Windsor-Essex launches HART Hub to provide crucial mental health and addiction services. Learn how this new facility will support community wellness and recovery efforts.
Vancouver sees alarming spike in non-fatal overdoses
Vancouver health authorities report significant increase in non-fatal overdoses. Learn about the crisis response and public health implications. Stay informed about addiction recovery resources.
Saskatoon renews detox centre funding amid confusion
Saskatoon City Council has renewed funding for a provincial detox centre, though some councillors admitted they didn't know its location. Learn about this important decision for addiction recovery services.
Royal Ottawa Launches Day Detox for Addiction Treatment
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
B.C. parents push for involuntary care for addicted youth
Desperate British Columbia parents are advocating for policy changes to allow involuntary care for drug-addicted children. Learn about their emotional fight for reform.
Ottawa youth addiction advocate Joshua Clatney dies at 28
Joshua Clatney, a fierce advocate for youth struggling with addiction in Ottawa, has passed away at age 28. Learn about his remarkable journey from addiction to community leadership.
Toronto's radical plan for homeless shelters and drugs
Toronto's shelter guidelines encourage hiring active drug users and providing drug services in all facilities, including those with children. A controversial shift in harm reduction.
Jodie Sweetin's First Drink at 14 Sparked Addiction
Full House star Jodie Sweetin details her first alcohol experience at age 14 and subsequent addiction struggles in a revealing podcast interview about her recovery journey.
Manitoba announces new meth crisis plan with coordination
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reveals coordinated strategy to tackle methamphetamine crisis, including new resources and enhanced collaboration across government agencies.
Frontline worker calls for improved Sask. addictions care
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
Study: Short-Form Videos Harm Mental Health
A major analysis of 71 studies finds short-form videos like TikTok and Instagram Reels are linked to poorer cognition and mental health decline. Learn the risks.
Ottawa addiction recovery group celebrates 42 years
Serenity Renewal for Families celebrates four decades of supporting individuals and families affected by addiction in Ottawa. Learn about their vital community work.
Saskatoon overdose alert issued after 104 cases
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
Saskatoon sees 104 overdoses, 2 deaths in one week
Saskatoon faces devastating overdose crisis with 104 incidents and 2 fatalities reported in just seven days. Health authorities urge immediate action and community awareness.
12-year-old killed in ATV accident on Sask. First Nation
Tragic ATV rollover claims life of 12-year-old on Saskatchewan First Nation. Community mourns as authorities investigate the incident.
Royal Alex supervised consumption site replaced
Alberta government transitions Royal Alexandra Hospital's supervised consumption site to recovery-oriented addiction services. Learn about the new approach to substance use treatment.
Opioid overdoses down for third year in London
Public Health reports a significant decline in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in Middlesex-London for the third consecutive year. Learn about the strategies behind this public health success.
Documentary follows songwriter's journey to confront trauma
Calgary-born Cassidy Waring returns home to confront childhood trauma in documentary Hearse Chasing, exploring family addiction and complex PTSD. Premiering at CUFF.Docs.
Readers Sound Off on Gambling Ads and Pipeline Politics
Canadian readers voice strong opinions on the rise of sports gambling advertising, East-West pipeline disputes, and New York City's future in a series of letters to the editor.
Toronto Mom Pleads Guilty to Murdering Two Young Sons
Vanessa Collias pleads guilty to second-degree murder after suffocating her sons to reunite with her deceased husband. A tragic Toronto case concludes with a life sentence.
Lawsuits Reveal Tragic Final Moments at Camp Mystic
New lawsuits describe the heartbreaking final moments of girls clinging to trees during the Camp Mystic tragedy. Read the full investigation into what happened.
Sherwood Park teen's memory honored 20 years after tragedy
For two decades, family and friends have gathered annually to remember Shane 'Smiles' Rolston, the Sherwood Park teen killed while being a designated driver. His legacy continues through memorial traditions.
Vancouver girl, 8, dies in balcony fall tragedy
Gandom Hedayatzadeh, 8, died after falling from a Vancouver high-rise balcony on November 11, 2025. The community mourns the loss of a vibrant young life.
Calgary father drowns at California beach, daughter missing
A tragic series of events unfolded at a California beach leading to the drowning of a Calgary father and a desperate search for his missing 7-year-old daughter.
New documentary examines Swift Current Broncos bus crash
Bob Wilkie's powerful documentary 'Sideways' delves into the tragic 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash, exploring the lasting impact on survivors and community. Watch the emotional journey.
Calgary girl's body found near California beach
A seven-year-old Calgary girl swept into California waters on November 14, 2025, was found two days later after extensive search efforts. Rescue diver shares emotional details.
Calgary dad dies saving daughter in California ocean
A Calgary father tragically died while attempting to save his 7-year-old daughter from rough ocean waters in California. Authorities have recovered a body matching the child's description.
Indian pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash
Tragic bus accident in Saudi Arabia claims dozens of Indian pilgrims' lives. Officials confirm multiple fatalities in devastating road incident during religious journey.
Canadian girl missing, father dead after California wave
A Calgary family's beach outing turns tragic as father Yuji Hu dies and his 5-year-old daughter remains missing after being swept by a massive wave at Garrapata State Beach.
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