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How an Ontario First Nation is taking an Indigenous-led response in times of crisisWhen Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario experienced spring flooding this year, Missanabie Cree First Nation led the charge to help.CanadaApr 18
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4 homes destroyed in Fort Nelson wildfire, no green light yet for residents to returnThe BC Wildfire Service said it does not have a timeline yet of green-lighting a full return for the Fort Nelson community.FireMay 19
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Man hospitalized after being hit by own vehicle north of Peterborough, Ont.A man in Selwyn County, Ont., was run over by his own vehicle Friday while he was in his backyard. Emergency workers took the man to Peterborough Regional Health Centre.TrafficMay 24
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Okanagan residents asked to turn attention to emergency preparednessOkanagan residents are being asked to turn their attention to their emergency preparedness plans this week, with the season for wildfire and extreme weather just around the corner.CanadaMay 6
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Evacuation orders increase in parts of B.C. due to wildfires burningA wildfire in the community of Fort Nelson has significantly expanded as residents in British Columbia's northeast receive more mandatory evacuation orders.FireMay 14
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B.C. wildfire season off to early start with more than 100 already burningWildfire season is off to an early start in B.C.'s central Interior and Cariboo regions, with at least one fire listed as out of control and continuing to grow in the Quesnel area.FireApr 22
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STC addresses crime stats, announces renewal of shelter contract with Sask. governmentSaskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand announced that the contract to operate the emergency centre in Fairhaven has been renewed and pushed back against rumours of crime.CanadaApr 5
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Edmonton emergency shelter for vulnerable women at capacity just months after openingA 24/7 emergency shelter dedicated to meeting the needs of vulnerable women in Edmonton is already at capacity just months after opening its doors.FeaturesJun 12
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Taiwan earthquake: 1 Canadian remains missing, top diplomat saysTaiwan's representative to Canada, Harry Tseng, says he has no details about the missing person but two rescued Canadian tourists don't have serious injuries.WorldApr 4
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Saskatoon anonymous food bank donation comes with a call to action for the communityThe Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre received an anonymous donation that is calling for the community to match it.CanadaJun 11
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Regina Urgent Care Centre to open in July with phased approachThe new Regina Urgent Care Centre is opening July 2.HealthJun 12
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All Nations’ Healing Hospital in Fort Qu’Appelle reaches 20-year milestoneThe All Nations' Healing Hospital in Fort Qu'Appelle celebrates 20 years of providing care to the community and neighbouring areas.HealthJun 11
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‘We need more spaces’: Regina reacts to proposed North Central emergency shelterRegina city council is considering a location on 1420 and 1440 Albert Street for a new emergency shelter. It would be located just north of Dewdney Avenue.CanadaJun 10
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Global smartphone market set for 2024 rebound: reportGlobal smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets, a new report says.TechMar 28
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B.C. to replace existing air ambulance fleetThe government announced on Friday that BC Emergency Health Services is replacing its existing fleet of air ambulances with 12 new airplanes.HealthJun 7
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London Health Sciences Centre reduces cancer surgery wait times by 50%Ninety per cent of all oncology patients receive the surgery they need within the targeted wait time, according to the urgency of their diagnosis.HealthJun 5
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Peterborough clinic’s safer-supply program reports drop in overdoses, drug useApproximately 86 per cent of individuals reported using less or no fentanyl after 12 months in the safe supply program based on data from May 2022 to December 2023.HealthJun 13
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Vancouver could sell naming rights to parks, public assets to boost revenuesThe city announced a similar sponsorship deal with Freedom Mobile last week, which will see the wireless carrier take naming rights to a new PNE Amphitheatre for 10 years.PoliticsMay 28
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Highway 7 rollover west of Peterborough sends 1 to hospitalAround 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, emergency crews responded to a crash on Highway 7 between Lansdowne Street West and Sherbrooke Street just west of Peterborough.TrafficJun 4
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Community’s fight to preserve local health care echoes problems across Ontario: ONADurham, Ont., is fighting to keep its local health services after it was announced earlier this year that its hospital would be reducing most services due to staff shortages.HealthMay 24