Canada, Manitoba to develop Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls
Canada and Manitoba are launching a pilot alert program — similar to an Amber Alert — that will send out emergency messages when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing.
Canada
May 3
Alberta health minister confirms capacity strain after neonatal doctors warn of pending crisis
Adriana LaGrange said the province has 'a bit of strain' in neonatal intensive care unit capacity but no babies have been airlifted out of Alberta for care for seven years.
Health
Apr 17
Ex-cop accused of slaying 2 women, abducting child, kills himself in police chase
An Amber Alert has been issued in Washington state for 1-year-old Roman Huizar.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Where are the scooters? Edmonton says delayed deployment will be worth the wait
E-scooters and bikes will return — by this time in 2023, Bird and Lime had already been out for a month — but the city says they likely won't be available until the end of May.
Consumer
May 2
City clears up confusion around new Edmonton parking payment system: ‘no convenience fees’
Earlier this month, the city announced it will switch from EPark to HotSpot for people paying for parking in Edmonton. The switch will take place on Monday.
Traffic
Apr 26
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
Hundreds mourn 16-year-old Halifax homicide victim: ‘The youth are feeling it’
Ahmad Maher Al Marrach and his family were Syrian refugees who were making a life for themselves in Canada. The 16-year-old was killed outside a city mall on Monday.
Canada
Apr 24
Daughter of missing senior calls for critical incident review, continues ground search
"I just don't want to see this happen to anybody," said Britt Moberg.
Health
May 6
Edmonton switches parking payments to HotSpot from EPark
The City of Edmonton is switching to a new mobile parking payment system, promising a "simpler and faster" tool.
Consumer
Apr 4
Parents, officials hope to ‘hammer out’ details of N.S. school lunch program
A universal lunch program is expected to launch throughout Nova Scotia's elementary schools in the fall. But many questions remain regarding how children will access the service.
Economy
May 6
Call of the Wilde: Toronto Maple Leafs double the Montreal Canadiens
Historic rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, met in the Bell Centre tonight, with the Leafs prevailing 4-2.
Sports
Apr 6
Mother’s Day 2024: 10 gadgets for modern moms
Browse our tech-themed gift guide to find the perfect Mother's Day present.
The Curator
Apr 22
N.S. parents ‘terrified’ over bullying, violence in schools. One student speaks out
Two parents in Nova Scotia say they haven't received support from school administrators after their children were allegedly physically assaulted and repeatedly bullied at school.
Education
May 10
Alberta school honours children from military families
Teal Up Day was marked at Guthrie School in Parkland County, to honour all military children for the sacrifices they make coming from parents who choose to serve their country.
Features
Apr 12
N.S. mother ‘in shock’ after enduring 17-hour hospital wait with sick baby
Amber Clark said she arrived at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow, N.S., as her 10-month-old child was suffering from bronchitis symptoms, and was told to go by 811 officials.
Health
May 2
‘A new beginning’: First Nation ravaged by B.C. wildfire unveils new subdivision
A B.C. First Nation is unveiling the first of four planned subdivisions to replace dozens of homes lost to the Bush Creek East wildfire in August 2023.
Fire
Apr 24
Mental health support still lacking 4 years after mass shooting: Nova Scotia mayor
Four years after the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history, the mayor of the community where the tragedy began says accessing mental health resources is still a challenge.
Canada
Apr 19
In your self-care era? Feel pampered with these luxury picks
Self-care has entered the chat. It's time to put yourself first with head-to-toe products catered to your every need.
The Curator
Apr 25
Canada’s most wanted list: Toronto suspect in fatal shooting at No. 1
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Toronto has topped Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted List as $1 million in total rewards is being offered for arrests of fugitives on the list.
Crime
Apr 23
‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drills
First responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.
Environment
Apr 4
