Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalization
There is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.
Health
Apr 16
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
Saskatchewan partners with Alberta and Ontario to battle mental illness and addiction struggles
Over the last two days, ministers from Alberta, Sask., and Ontario met in Calgary for the eighth annual Recovery Capital Conference of Canada.
Health
Apr 4
Peel police chief met Sri Lankan officer a court says ‘participated’ in torture
The head of one of Peel's police met with a Sri Lankan official who had been found by that country’s highest court to have 'participated in the torture' of an arrested man.
Canada
Apr 23
Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
Ontario looking to add student accommodation to its definition of new housing
Ontario is considering adding student accommodation to its definition of new housing as it works to hit an ambitious goal of 1.5 million homes by 2031.
Politics
Apr 9
U.S. will not help Israel with counter-offensive against Iran, Biden says
Israeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's five-member war cabinet favored retaliation in a meeting on Sunday.
Politics
Apr 14
‘Backbone of this province’: Cities ask for financial help from Ontario government
As the Ontario government's next budget looms, cities and towns continue to ask for more money, saying old funding formulas are leaving them cash-strapped.
Canada
Mar 24
What’s open and closed Good Friday, Easter in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region
Here’s a list of some things that will and won't be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Canada
Mar 28
Will fourplexes destroy ‘neighbourhood character’? What to know amid debate
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said allowing fourplexes to be built would be a 'massive mistake.' Experts say many of the common fears around fourplexes are unfounded.
Canada
Apr 4
Edmonton’s fire department looks to send firefighters to fewer medical calls
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is about to implement a four-point plan in an effort to bring down the number of medical calls firefighters are sent to.
Politics
Mar 18
‘What Jennifer Did’: Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire case
Most of Jennifer Pan's entire life was made up of lies. When her parents began to catch on, she decided to bring in hired hitmen.
Entertainment
Apr 10
Budget 2024 tries to sell youth a more affordable life with billions in spending
The Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget includes tax changes and efforts to make life more affordable for millennial and gen Z Canadians.
Money
Apr 16
Ontario budget: Ford government to dish out $214B in record-setting spending
The government’s annual financial blueprint will be tabled inside the Ontario legislature by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy around 4 p.m.
Economy
Mar 26
B.C. Budget 2024: New cancer care, seniors funding as health spending surges again
Health spending for 2024-205 will hit $32.9 billion, once again dominating program spending and accounting for more than one in every three dollars spent.
Politics
Feb 22
4 levels of government meet on Edmonton homelessness crisis for ‘1st time’
Edmonton's mayor met with Alberta Minister Jason Nixon, federal Minister Sean Fraser and Grand Chief Cody Thomas of the Confederacy of Treaty 6.
Canada
Mar 5
Alberta budget 2024: What’s in it for Edmonton?
The Alberta government unveiled its latest provincial budget on Thursday. Here's a look at where money will be spent in Edmonton.
Politics
Feb 29
Canada’s carbon price will increase on April 1. By how much?
Canada’s carbon price is set to increase next month despite provincial leaders like Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey calling for a halt. Here's what you need to know.
Canada
Mar 14
B.C. Budget 2024: Record $7.9-billion deficit projected ahead of October election
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy unveiled a budget that concedes a difficult economic environment, but argues belt-tightening would be irresponsible.
Politics
Feb 22
Billion-dollar rapid-test contracts favoured Chinese imports over cheaper Canadian-made devices
Two COVID-19 importers participating in an initiative to help grow small Canadian businesses charged more to sell rapid tests to the federal government than Canadian manufacturers.
Investigations
Feb 29