AHS issues boil water advisory for multiple water systems in Rocky View County
Alberta Health Services has issued a boil water advisory for residents in Rocky View County that rely on the Salt Box Coulee Waterworks System for their drinking water.
Health
Apr 20
Water main break at QEII’s Halifax Infirmary leaves hospital without heat, running water
The QEII Halifax Infirmary was without running water or heat Thursday morning following a second water main break at the hospital.
Health
Apr 3
Patients, staff struggling as Halifax’s largest hospital without running water
A Nova Scotia Health spokesperson said a second water main break occurred early on Thursday morning while crews were attending to the original break at the QEII Halifax Infirmary.
Health
Apr 4
‘I feel neglected’: UNBSJ students say university not doing enough about bedbug problem
Students who live in residences at the UNB's Saint John campus say they're concerned about bedbugs. One student had a rash and went to the ER. Another had bites on her body.
Education
Mar 19
Cancer-causing chemical benzene found in popular acne products: U.S. lab
A independent U.S. lab reported it detected a cancer-causing chemical in common over-the-counter acne treatments. The lab said it found benzene at 800 times the FDA limit.
Health
Mar 6
Measles virus possibly circulating in Quebec, health officials say
The public health agency sent a notice warning that the person from Laval had visited two medical facilities in Montreal, including the Sainte-Justine children's hospital.
Health
Mar 1
Michael Cera-approved: A roundup of CeraVe products
Michael Cera stole the show with his Super Bowl commercial for CeraVe. Here's a roundup of some of our bestselling CeraVe products.
The Curator
Feb 13
City of Kingston moves campers for Belle Park cleanup following fires
The move is temporary and not a result of enforcement of the city's Parks By-Law, the city says.
Canada
Feb 8
N.B. Housing Corp. to build 120 supportive units in New Brunswick cities
The New Brunswick Housing Corp. says it will build 120 new supportive units to help people transition out of homelessness. The units will go to Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.
Politics
Apr 19
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration
The organization that led the legal fight to exonerate Walter Gillespie and his friend Robert Mailman of their 1984 murder convictions, says Gillespie died Friday in his home.
Canada
Apr 20
How an Irish hockey team without an ice rink is turning heads at N.S. tournament
Without a rink to call their own, a group of dedicated hockey players from Ireland made an 18-hour trip to play in a Halifax-area hockey tournament — and they're putting on a show.
Sports
Apr 6
Premier Kinew stops to help stranded driver change tire: ‘What any decent Manitoban would do’
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stopped to help change a woman’s tire on the side of a dirt road Saturday and a photo of his effort is garnering significant traction online.
Canada
Apr 22
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology rocks out: Celebrating 50 years of KISS
On Feb. 6, 1974, the iconic band KISS performed at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Five decades later, SAIT students are celebrating the KISS-aversary on-air.
Entertainment
Feb 2
Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?
Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.
Health
Apr 2
New proposal could see Winnipeg, community outreach assist in encampment cleanups
A newly-proposed pilot program could see the city establishing partnerships with community outreach organizations as a way to address garbage at encampments along the river.
Politics
Apr 16
Hamilton’s recovery from ransomware attack will take ‘the better part of the year’
The city of Hamilton says a 'phase-in schedule' for property tax payments will start in April as IT specialists restart that system, knocked out by the February cyberattack.
Canada
Apr 9
Boil-water advisory ends for Friday Harbour Resort in Innisfil, Ont.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit issued a boil-water advisory following a recent water main break.
Health
Mar 13
15 things that saved me on my first all-inclusive trip with kids — And one thing I wish I’d brought
These are the items any parent will want to pack with them the next time they bring the family to an all-inclusive resort.
The Curator
Apr 15
Salmonella outbreak linked to snakes, rodents has infected 70 in Canada
An ongoing salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to snakes and rodents has killed one person and hospitalized 10 others, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.
Canada
Mar 20
Montreal man alleges he was attacked for ‘looking’ Muslim
A Christian man originally from Eastern Europe and living in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough says he was attacked and threatened Saturday because he "looks" Muslim.
Crime
Mar 31