A severe and early influenza A outbreak, combined with systemic healthcare failures, is overwhelming Quebec's emergency rooms. Doctors warn patient safety is at risk as occupancy rates soar. Learn the causes and urgent calls for action.
A Vancouver police sergeant braved smoke to rescue an unresponsive man from a mattress fire in the 116-year-old Dodson Rooms. Read about the heroic early-morning rescue.
A person was declared deceased at the scene of a residential fire in Edmonton over the weekend. Edmonton Fire Rescue Service responded to the incident on January 05, 2026.
Desperate renters in Vancouver are agreeing to share bedrooms with strangers and live without tenancy protections due to soaring rents. Learn about the risks and legal loopholes.
A commercial building in Kingsville, Ontario, is a complete loss following an intense overnight fire on January 3, 2026. Fire crews battled the blaze in the early morning hours.
A tragic apartment fire in Marieville, Quebec has claimed two lives and left one person injured. Get the latest details on the incident south of Montreal.
A residential fire in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia, on January 1, 2026, resulted in the complete destruction of a home. One person was transported to hospital. Read the latest details.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a balcony fire at a Hintonburg duplex Tuesday night. One resident and a cat were rescued, with the occupant temporarily displaced due to damage. Read the full response details.
Montreal emergency rooms are overwhelmed, with three facilities operating over 200% capacity after a freezing rain event. The Glen site ER hit 215% occupancy. Read the latest.
Freezing rain in Montreal caused fractures and concussions, flooding ERs. Quebec's flu cases, driven by a new strain, have already exceeded last year's peak. Health officials urge caution and vaccination.
Emergency departments across Quebec are facing severe strain. Santé Québec warns of increasing patient volumes, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis in the province.
Toronto Fire Services swiftly contained a residential fire in Scarborough on December 29, 2025. No injuries were reported. Learn how crews managed the emergency response.
Two residents were displaced after a Boxing Day house fire on Carp Road. Ottawa Fire Services responded to heavy flames and smoke. No injuries reported.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a single-family home fire in Stittsville on December 26, 2025. No injuries were reported. Learn the details of the emergency response.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a major barn fire in North Gower on December 25. No animals were inside the structure. Read the full details of the Boxing Day incident.
A devastating Christmas Eve fire has destroyed a Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. No injuries were reported. Learn about the impact and response.
Ottawa Fire Services swiftly contained a fierce barn fire in Kemptville on Christmas Day. No animals were inside. Get the full details on the response and investigation.
An Ottawa firefighter sustained a minor injury while battling a large barn fire near North Gower on Christmas Day. Crews took 90 minutes to control the blaze in an area without hydrants. Read the full details.
Ottawa Fire Services responded to a significant barn fire near Kemptville on December 25, 2025. No injuries were reported. Details on the cause and damage are under investigation.
A tragic house fire on Fredericton's north side has resulted in one fatality. Authorities are investigating the incident that occurred on the night of December 23, 2025.
Emergency rooms in Quebec are overwhelmed as flu and COVID-19 cases surge early. Health officials urge the public to avoid ERs for non-urgent care. Learn more about the situation.
A massive fire has completely destroyed a luxury home in Vaughan, Ontario. The blaze broke out on Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025. No injuries have been reported.
Fire crews scrambled to save the Redwood Meadows Magnusson Memorial Fire Hall as flames engulfed the back section. No injuries reported in the emotional incident.
A two-alarm fire at a North York apartment building, suspected to be caused by an e-bike, has sent two people to hospital and displaced several residents. Get the latest details on the incident.
Vancouver emergency rooms see a sharp rise in visits as a severe flu season impacts children across British Columbia. Health officials urge caution and preventative measures.
Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie's suspension and legal battle after objecting to a transgender colleague in the female change room. Her fight highlights ongoing conflicts over women's sex-based rights.
Firefighters in Timmins, Ontario, fought a massive industrial blaze for over 10 hours in freezing -30°C temperatures. The fire erupted on Laforest Road on December 14, 2025.
Windsor firefighters are battling a significant house fire near the intersection of Mercer and Wyandotte. Get the latest details on the emergency response.
A man suffered serious injuries in a house fire on Angier Crescent in Ajax last week. Emergency crews rushed him to hospital. Get the latest details on the incident.
A massive fire destroyed a downtown Windsor house on Monday morning, prompting a defensive firefighting strategy and an arson investigation. No injuries were reported.