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B.C. mills process 1M+ cubic metres of wildfire salvage wood

British Columbia's forestry sector has processed a massive volume of timber from wildfire-burned forests, turning ecological loss into economic and environmental opportunity. Discover the scale and impact of this salvage operation.

Judge stops husband's 'Death Plan' for wife with Alzheimer's

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.

Canada's Ill-Preparedness for Disasters Exposed

A newly active Yukon fault and record wildfires highlight Canada's vulnerability. Experts warn complacency and reactive planning leave the nation exposed to the next crisis.

Bill 12 Puts Disabled Albertans at Risk, Critics Say

Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Ethics of MAID for Mental Illness Debated in Parliament

As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.

West Island Community Hub Opens in September 2025

A new community hub is set to open in Montreal's West Island in September 2025, replacing the former West Island Assistance Fund site destroyed by fire in 2019. Learn about the project's significance.

Ottawa police seek missing man Michael Harding

Ottawa Police request public assistance to locate 40-year-old Michael Harding, last seen Nov. 28. He frequents downtown Ottawa and Sandy Hill, often using public transit.

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