New Kelowna, B.C. complex-care housing units to support mental health, addictions
An empty lot on Pacific Avenue in Kelowna, B.C., will soon be home to 20 complex-care and 20 supportive housing units.
Health
Apr 15
Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
Since Roe fell, U.S. emergency care refusals for pregnant women have spiked
Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, federal documents show.
U.S. News
Apr 19
Arson arrest made after apartment fire in Havelock displaces 18 tenants: OPP
Eighteen tenants have been displaced following a fire that broke out on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported and one man has been arrested for arson.
Fire
Apr 24
An Ontario renter’s ‘scary’ situation with homelessness after landlords sell property
Having worked for over 35 years as a janitor, an Ontario man never thought he would find himself without a place to live in retirement. But he says that changed in 2022
Canada
Apr 12
Justin Trudeau highlights supports for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Tuesday discussing supports for local Indigenous communities.
Politics
Apr 23
Head of Manitoba Dental Association raises concerns about federal dental care plan
The president of the Manitoba Dental Association believes the Canadian Dental Care Plan is great in theory, but that its design is flawed.
Health
Apr 5
Ottawa plans to sell historic armoury in Amherst, N.S., to make way for housing
The building was declared surplus in 2016 after the local reserve unit moved out, but it is still used for community functions, military cadet training and to house a museum.
Canada
Apr 17
Saskatchewan communities request fire training as province’s wildfire season begins
Some wildfires are popping up in Saskatchewan and communities are requesting fire training.
Fire
Apr 15
1 in 3 adults who grew up in Quebec’s youth protection out of work, school at 21: study
A new study paints a bleak picture of Quebec's youth protection system. Many children who age out of care have trouble getting an education and maintaining a job.
Canada
Apr 19
Bursting at the seams: New school in Halifax region already facing overcrowding
Families at Bedford West School, which has classes from pre-primary to Grade 8, are surprised to hear that the newly-built school is already looking to install modular classrooms.
Education
Apr 18
‘Disgraceful’: Displaced resident of Kelowna subsidized housing complex dies
'The really sad thing is that the last four weeks changed how well he had been doing, and I'm sure it's the same for many, many of the tenants.'
Canada
Apr 25
As drug deaths continue, Belleville, Ont. urges province for support
Belleville urges provincial aid for new detox center amidst rising drug deaths. Public Health reports 6 more fatalities in 3 weeks. Urgent action needed.
Health
Mar 26
Calgary rezoning public hearing begins, rallies held
Hundreds of people rallied in front of Calgary City Hall to support or oppose blanket rezoning as council heads into a public hearing that is expected to last several days.
Politics
Apr 22
Winnipeg charity feeds hundreds of city’s vulnerable with Easter lunch
'It's important just to show that people care, and get together on a human level, and ground level, just sharing space with the community (and) break down barriers.'
Canada
Apr 1
Canadian food banks are on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’
A recent spring food drive in Barrie, Ont. fell $100,000 short on their financial goal. It's part of a growing trend across Canada.
Canada
Apr 26
Calgary-wide rezoning may reduce carbon emissions, increase physical activity: researcher
A researcher from Mount Royal University is calling Calgary's proposed rezoning bylaw a "step in the right direction" to lowering carbon emissions and improving individual health.
Environment
1 hour
BC Nurses Union members rally for better working conditions in Merritt, B.C.
The union alleges that Interior Health has ignored renewed calls for increased security on site on top of ongoing staffing shortages.
Health
Apr 18
N.S. premier faces pushback at tense public meeting over Antigonish amalgamation
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston faced opposition in Antigonish Tuesday night during a community meeting about potential plans for amalgamation.
Canada
Apr 3
Quebec unveils measures to better support mental health patients
Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant announces measures to better support mental health patients in the southwest region of Montreal
Canada
Apr 15