Quebec police forces team up to share concerns over fraud
On Wednesday Quebec law enforcement chiefs released statistics showing that there were 37,000 reported cases of fraud in the province.
Crime
Apr 17
USask and Canadian Light Source assisting new research into groundwater pollution
University of Guelph scientists have teamed up with Saskatchewan researchers to explore how a chemical called 'sulfolane' may be creating groundwater risks.
Science
Apr 20
New Brunswick police no longer investigating most thefts of fuel from gas stations
Police officers across New Brunswick are no longer investigating thefts of fuel from service stations unless there is a threat to public safety.
Canada
Apr 29
Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options
The Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan before they sign up to treat patients.
Canada
Apr 14
Trudeau tight-lipped on potential U.S. TikTok ban as key bill passes
The United States Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban.
Canada
Apr 24
Over 25% of young Canadian deaths linked to opioids amid pandemic: study
Across Canada, the burden of premature opioid-related deaths doubled between 2019 and 2021, representing more than one-quarter of deaths among younger adults, a study found.
Health
Apr 15
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is the parent company of nearly two-dozen store brands spread across food, pharmacies, fashion, beauty and financial services.
Canada
May 1
Hockey fans fired up amid strong Canadian showing in NHL playoffs
Not since 2017 have so many Canadian teams made it to the Stanley Cup playoffs. And not since 1993 has Canada claimed a Stanley Cup championship.
Sports
Apr 21
Study finds First Nations patients are more likely to leave ER without care
Although the research was conducted in Alberta, researchers say the findings likely apply to emergency department visits across Canada.
Canada
Apr 22
Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study finds
The study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium.
Health
May 1
Tourism town hall wraps in Lethbridge
The Tourism Industry Association of Alberta hosted its final tourism town hall in Lethbridge, Sarah Jones has more on the discussions looking to support travel in southern Alberta.
Canada
Apr 23
Social cost of alcohol addiction in Canada outweighs government revenue by billions annually: report
A recent study shows that net government revenue from alcohol sales was $13 billion in 2020 while the net social costs from alcohol use were $19 billion that year.
Consumer
Apr 28
McGill University mulls ‘next steps’ as pro-Palestinian encampment triples in size
McGill University is considering its next steps to deal with the camp set up by pro-Palestinian activists on campus grounds in downtown Montreal, officials said Monday.
Canada
Apr 29
‘Trying not to die’: Tourism operators loaded with debt despite rising demand
Tourism has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but operators say the sector has yet to reach pre-COVID levels.
Lifestyle
Apr 23
CFLPA joins forces with Canadian Labour Congress
The CFL Players' Association is joining the Canadian labour movement.
Canada
Apr 18
Fire chiefs lament drop in volunteers ahead of what’s expected to be a devastating wildfire season
As of 2023, there were 125,500 firefighters in Canada, of which about 88,500 were volunteers, whose departments protected 80 per cent of the country's territory.
Fire
Apr 11
Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.
Environment
Apr 10
Federal minister’s ties to lobbyist raise ethical concerns
The lobbyist met with high-ranking ministry staffers across federal departments, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Investigations
Apr 30
Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage
Royal LePage is predicting that annual home prices will rise nine per cent by the end of the year in an updated housing market forecast.
Canada
Apr 12
Overwhelmed with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worse
Messages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link — are on the rise.
Canada
May 5