Toyotas, RVs and nearly 3K school buses: A list of vehicle recalls this week
Micro Bird recalled 2,520 school buses due to unsafe emergency exit labeling on Thursday, part of multiple notices for recalls posted by Transport Canada.
Canada
Apr 19
Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study
The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights but it is unclear whether Canada will do the same.
Canada
Apr 13
3rd-alarm response called for large fire in northeast Edmonton
Several RVs were destroyed by a large fire fuelled by wind in northeast Edmonton on Tuesday afternoon. It prompted a third-alarm response.
Fire
Apr 16
N.S. couple dies from strep A just hours apart. Their family is speaking out
Two sisters from Nova Scotia are warning the public about an invasive form of strep after their mother and step-father died from the disease on the same day earlier this year.
Health
Apr 6
Encampment in Abbotsford highway rest area to be displaced for construction
The Bradner rest area on was designed as a temporary stop for travellers and tourists, but has become a permanent home to a number of people living in tents, trailers and RVs.
Canada
Mar 21
Calgary Unitarians to combine Easter story, drag on Trans Day of Visibility in ‘sacred protest’
"What better way to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility by holding a ‘Drag Me To Church’ service on Easter Sunday? So that's what we're doing," Rev. Samaya Oakley said.
Canada
Mar 27
Respiratory transmission in the community continues to fluctuate: report
The CRISP report shows a fluctuation of respiratory transmission in the past two week. One death was reported due to COVID-19 in the reporting period.
Health
Feb 17
Hundreds hospitalized with influenza in Alberta during holidays, RSV on the rise
Between Dec. 16 and 30, 2023, the province's respiratory virus dashboard added 762 influenza hospitalizations, which included Albertans of all ages.
Canada
Jan 5
Influenza declining while RSV cases increasing: CRISP report
The CRISP report shows 8 influenza-related and COVID-19 deaths in the last two weeks. There was a decrease in influenza test positivity but an increase in RSV cases.
Health
Jan 5
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults, pregnant people approved by Health Canada
Health Canada has approved another respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for adults over the age of 60 and for pregnant people.
Health
Jan 4
RV explosion sends Penticton, B.C. resident to hospital
According to witnesses, the resident was just outside his trailer at the time of the incident and was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Fire
Feb 16
Regina Symphony Orchestra receives $200,000 emergency fund to stay afloat
RSO director and conductor Gordon Gerrard is one of those impacted by the emergency funding, allowing him to continue in his position he has held for the last eight years.
Canada
Feb 15
B.C. issues warning after 2 children die of flu-related illness
The BCCDC said Friday that levels of influenza and RSV were at their highest so far this year, and have reached peaks seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
Dec 29, 2023
Chilliwack RV encampment cleared to make way for flood protection
The property on Island 22 is owned by the Shxwhá:y Village, and is slated to be used for a new dike that will protect the Indigenous community and Chilliwack more broadly.
Canada
Feb 1
Icy Nitrocross action set to rev up at Stampede Park’s GMC Stadium
A weather delay isn't dampening Nitrocross enthusiasts' spirits as pulse-pounding action is set to hit the ice track at GMC Stadium on Feb. 4.
Sports
Feb 1
B.C. reports 4th death of child under 10 linked to influenza
Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.
Health
Jan 25
‘His body hurt so bad’: Father dies from aggressive form of strep, family speaks out
A family in N.B. is urging people to get tested for Group A strep, after their father and husband was one of those who died suddenly from the bacterial infection.
Health
Jan 30
‘Huge spike’ in population adding to pressures on Ontario ERs
Of approximately 22,000 acute care beds in Ontario hospitals, more than 6,000 are occupied by patients who should be in another more appropriate setting.
Canada
Jan 18
Nova Scotia court approves creditor protection for SaltWire Network, appoints monitor
A Nova Scotia judge approved an application Wednesday to protect Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper company from its creditors.
Canada
Mar 13
Sales and investment process started for SaltWire Network and The Halifax Herald
Earlier this month, Nova Scotia Supreme Court Justice John Keith granted the insolvent companies protection from creditors who are owed about $90 million.
Canada
Mar 25