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REM trains immobilized over 12 hours in first snow

At least two REM trains were stuck on tracks above Highway 40 for more than 16 hours during testing. West Island commuters witnessed the immobilized trains during both evening and morning rush hours.

Worker killed by polar bears at Nunavut radar site

Christopher Best was fatally attacked by two polar bears while working at a remote Nunavut radar installation. The tragedy occurred after he expressed interest in photographing the animals.

Vancouver Island Orca Study Reveals Hunting Secrets

New research uncovers surprising hunting patterns and social behaviors among West Coast's mysterious mammal-eating killer whales, challenging previous assumptions about these apex predators.

Edmonton Man's Movember Moustache Sparks Mental Health Talks

An Edmonton resident is turning heads and starting important dialogues about men's mental health through his creatively outrageous moustache styles during Movember, proving that facial hair can be a powerful tool for connection.

BC South Coast Storm: Rain and Wind Warnings Issued

Environment Canada issues weather warnings for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island as a powerful storm system approaches with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected through Thursday.

Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?

Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.

Ontario Launches Men's Counselling Link Service

A groundbreaking new service is connecting Ontario men with accessible mental health counselling through a centralized referral system designed to overcome traditional barriers to seeking help.

Health Canada seizes ivermectin from BC woman

Health Canada takes decisive action against a British Columbia woman promoting ivermectin as a cancer treatment, seizing the unapproved drug and warning about serious health risks.

Vehicle attack on French island injures multiple

A shocking vehicle attack unfolded on the popular French Atlantic island of Île d'Oléron as a motorist intentionally drove into pedestrians, leaving several people injured in what authorities are treating as a deliberate act.

Vancouver Island team preps 5th Ukraine aid mission

A dedicated humanitarian team from Vancouver Island is gearing up for their fifth emergency mission to Ukraine, delivering critical medical supplies and support to frontline communities devastated by ongoing conflict.

PEI's $1.6B Plan: New Hospital & Schools Coming

Prince Edward Island reveals ambitious five-year capital plan featuring new hospital, schools, and healthcare facilities across the province in historic infrastructure investment.

BC Artist Paints Strangers' Sources of Happiness

A Vancouver Island woman is spreading happiness across British Columbia by creating personalized paintings of what brings joy to complete strangers in her unique social art project.

Coastal Storm Causes Ferry Cancellations in Atlantic Canada

A powerful coastal storm forces widespread ferry service cancellations across Atlantic Canada, disrupting travel between Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and PEI. Marine Atlantic and Northumberland Ferries announce service suspensions.

Alberta's Working Men: The Silent Mental Health Crisis

New research reveals Alberta's working men face a mental health epidemic, with workplace pressures and traditional masculinity creating a dangerous silence. Discover the hidden crisis affecting Canada's workforce.

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