Firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near urban communities
With wildfires becoming more common and closer to communities near forests and grasslands, the International Association of Fire Fighters said it's time to think outside the box.
Fire
4 hours
Alberta dental hygienists have ‘critical role’ in Canadian Dental Care Plan: association
Dental hygienists say they will play a critical role in the plan, especially for people with dentists who haven't signed on.
Health
May 20
Capital gains changes could have ‘irreversible’ effects, business groups warn
Six large industry groups wrote in a letter to Freeland that the proposed capital gains changes will impede economic growth and come at the expense of future generations.
Canada
May 9
New Brunswick family doctors call for legislation to reduce paperwork
The president of New Brunswick's Medical Society said the paperwork requirements contribute to physician burnout and reduce the time they have available to see patients.
Canada
May 14
These forms of cancer are expected to grow in 2024. Here’s why
As the population grows and ages, new cancer cases and deaths from the disease in Canada are increasing, the authors of the CMAJ study say.
Health
May 13
Wildfire smoke from Canada is prompting health warnings in the U.S. again
Air quality advisories were issued Sunday for parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin due to haze emitting from fires burning across western Canada.
Environment
May 13
Auto thieves have stolen dozens of vehicles from feds since 2016
Documents tabled in the House of Commons this week show 48 government vehicles were stolen between January 2016 and February of this year, most of them in Ontario.
Canada
May 7
Canada’s milk supply still clear of bird flu amid growing problem in U.S.
Following another human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows in the U.S., a Canadian agency confirmed that Canada's milk supply remains free of avian flu fragments.
Health
May 24
Alberta municipalities adjusting for higher bus costs
Ten new buses will cost the city of St. Albert nearly $1.5 million more than what was initially budgeted. Council approved the extra spending over a two-year period.
Money
May 16
Anger growing over how U of A, Edmonton police dismantled pro-Palestinian protest
A professor at the University of Alberta has resigned from their associate dean role in protest over how officials handled the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment.
Canada
May 14
Canada’s tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels
The tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Consumer
May 16
More transparency needed after high-profile prison transfers: ex-watchdog
Howard Sapers, a former Correctional Investigator of Canada, says Canadians deserve to know more about the law and why corrections officials make their decisions.
Canada
May 19
College, City of Winnipeg build on free menstrual product accessibility
'One in three Canadian women have to choose between purchasing menstrual products over other essentials. That's a large demographic in our college community.'
Canada
6 hours
Despite Game 7 loss, Vancouver Canucks playoff run a win for business
The Vancouver Canucks may have lost Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers, but businesses and police are chalking the 2024 playoff run up as a win.
Economy
May 21
Wildfire evacuations: What to know in case you have to leave your home
Many Canadians will likely face an emergency evacuation order or alert for the first time this summer. Here’s what you need to know before it happens.
Canada
May 18
B.C. preparing for increased wildfire risk in northeastern region
Forests minister Bruce Ralston said the province is preemptively setting up a wildfire command centre in the Fort Nelson area, ahead of the coming weekend.
Environment
May 9
Indigo to go private. What changes could the retailer make off public markets?
Indigo secured approval from its shareholders on Monday to go private. Here's how that could change the Canadian retailer going forward.
Consumer
May 27
Drowning deaths rising in certain provinces. How to stay water-safe this summer
In Canada, drownings can happen year-round, but the majority of cases (73 per cent) occurred during warmer months (May through September), according to Health Canada.
Health
May 28
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
B.C. Premier David Eby says ICBC customers will be receiving a $110 rebate and a Vancouver-based musician recently released his new single ‘Slapshot!' for the Canucks playoff run.
Trending
May 10
Program to curb gender-based violence expanding to schools across Nova Scotia
A program for youth aimed at curbing gender-based violence is expanding to dozens of schools across Nova Scotia.
Canada
11 hours