Auto theft: Ontario and Montreal police reportedly working on joint investigation
An Ontario Province Police command post is parked at a Montreal police east operations centre in St-Léonard. More details are expected to emerge by week's end.
Crime
Mar 20
B.C. wildfire season off to early start with more than 100 already burning
Wildfire 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.
Fire
Apr 22
Ottawa looks to launch national flood insurance program within 12 months
After years of work, the federal government says it plans on implementing a national flood insurance program within the next 12 months as part of the 2024 budget.
Canada
Apr 17
Officials working on re-entry plan for wildfire evacuees near Peace River
Some residents of an area in northwestern Alberta were issued an evacuation order on Tuesday because of the threat posed by a wildfire burning in the region.
Fire
Apr 24
Quebec Health Department reports 28 cases of eye damage linked to solar eclipse
The 28 cases reported as of April 17 include inflammation of the cornea, dry eyes and solar retinopathy, which is a permanent burn to the retina.
Canada
Apr 22
Pilot project aims to cut Regina and Saskatoon ambulance wait times
A new pilot project aims to reduce ambulance wait times by having a nurse evaluate emergency calls.
Health
Apr 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
TDSB deficit woes continue as provincial government refuses to step in
The Toronto District School Board has said it is facing a deficit of roughly $26.5 million for the upcoming year, even after some cuts have already been made.
Education
Apr 18
Dollars and cents: Ontario homelessness spend balloons as community housing craters
Internal data shows Ontario has increased its homelessness spend over the past five years, while the provincial money for community housing appears to have fallen.
Politics
Apr 23
Saskatchewan communities request fire training as province’s wildfire season begins
Some wildfires are popping up in Saskatchewan and communities are requesting fire training.
Fire
Apr 15
Concerns raised over Alberta’s water-sharing agreement
The Alberta government has announced what it's calling the largest water-sharing agreement in the province's history, but some say it doesn't go far enough.
Environment
Apr 21
Ontario Human Rights Commission ‘concerned’ with Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
The town's emergency care establishment bylaw requires shelters to be licenced, provide 24-7 security, regular maintenance, a 24/7 contact for issues and have insurance.
Politics
Apr 10
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
B.C. woman’s journey to sobriety highlights the need for drug treatment
The Union Gospel Mission's Women and Families Centre houses everything in one place for someone going through the treatment journey.
Health
9 hours
‘Dangerous’: Ontario lab closures would put lives at risk, workers warn
OPSEU says the proposed closures would close labs in Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Orillia, Hamilton, Kingston, and Peterborough.
Health
Apr 17
Not if, but when: Crews battle simulated North Shore wildfire
Crews from 20 different agencies gathered in North Vancouver on Thursday to battle a simulated wildfire ahead of the summer season.
Environment
Apr 11
‘A significant document’: Health care-heavy Manitoba budget released
Manitoba's 2024 budget has been unveiled, and unsurprisingly, it has a heavy focus on improvements to the province's health-care system.
Politics
Apr 2
Quebec farmers have been protesting since December. Is anyone listening?
Upset about high interest rates, growing paperwork and heavy regulatory burdens, protesting farmers have become a familiar sight across Quebec since December.
Canada
Apr 23
Sohi sends 6-page letter to Smith detailing ways Alberta can help Edmonton
Edmonton's mayor says decades of neglect from the province have put the city in a difficult financial situation. He's calling on the premier to give the city equitable treatment.
Politics
Apr 2
New security funding announced for Saskatchewan emergency shelters: Provincial budget
The 2024-25 provincial budget announced that the Ministry of Social Services will provide $3.45 million to third-party services to keep areas surrounding emergency shelters safe.
Canada
Mar 25