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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Vivien Suttorp in a press briefing on Tuesday, said respiratory viruses had reached their peak over December and cases were declining, particularly Influenza A. She said hospitalizations might increase but would not exceed the level seen during the week of Dec. 21.

Two people were killed and at least 20 others injured after a pair of explosions and a fire tore through the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, northeast of Philadelphia. Officials believe a gas leak sparked the blasts, which caused a partial collapse and shattered windows throughout the facility, prompting an urgent rescue operation....

Ten rural emergency rooms across Saskatchewan were closed or facing extended closures as Christmas Eve arrived, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Facilities in communities including Davidson, Hudson Bay, Outlook, Oxbow and Spiritwood were closed for much of the day, while Leader and Melville were scheduled to remain closed through Christmas Eve.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it is now easier for women to be tested for the human papillomavirus, or HPV. A new screening method that can detect problems earlier and more accurately than the traditional test is now available in many clinics across Montreal. But as Phil Carpenter reports, significant gaps remain in...

At least 18 people are dead after a boiler explosion at a glue factory in Faisalabad, Pakistan on Friday. As well as the fatalities, the blast injured several others, triggered a fire at the factory, and damaged nearby homes. The explosion is believed to have been triggered by an internal gas leak, according to Punjab...

A leaked report says province has overestimated the timber supply, and Vancouver has already completed 95% of housing projects that were started 2 years ago. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

From floods and fires to powerful snowstorms, extreme weather events are taking a growing toll on homeowners across Canada. Insurance claims are rising, leaving many Canadians facing costly and unexpected damage, and questions about what their policies cover. Anne Marie Thomas, from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain the risks homeowners...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order recommending the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Such a decision would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. It could reshape the cannabis industry, ease criminal penalties, unlock billions...

As winter weather settles in and snowfall ramps up, the focus turns to clearing it safely and efficiently. Home renovation expert Ryan Thompson joins Ross Hull to break down the right tools for the job, from choosing the right shovel to deciding between gas and electric snow blowers, and surprising uses for leaf blowers in...

In the second segment of This Week in Politics on “The Ben Mulroney Show”, Ben welcomes back guests Dimitri Soudas, Former Director of Communications for Stephen Harper, and Max Fawcett, Lead Columnist for Canada’s National Observer. The trio discuss Mark Carney’s comments on Canada’s oil and gas industry in Toronto last week, and contrast that...

The premier’s office is making another attempt to ease concerns of Richmond residents fearful about the impact of the Cowichan land ruling. As Jordan Armstrong reports, the latest outreach is leaving many questions unanswered for both property owners and the local MLA.

After a dominating weekend where the Toronto Blue Jays took a commanding 2-0 lead in the ALDS, fans are buzzing. But as the series shifts to the Bronx, the Jays aren’t taking their foot off the gas just yet. Matthew Bingley reports.

Regina residents are getting an early look at what it could cost to keep the city running in 2026. A preliminary forecast shows expenses at $555 million, leaving a $45-million funding gap – equal to nearly a 13 per cent property tax increase if covered by taxes alone.

An investigation is underway after a large amount of rags caused a major sewage spill in Taylor-Massey Creek, leaving a foul stench and killing wildlife. The Ford government says it has no plans to lift its ban on American spirits, despite the federal government easing tariffs in the trade war with Washington. And, shocking details...

An investigation is underway after a large amount of rags caused a major sewage spill in Taylor-Massey Creek, leaving a foul stench and killing wildlife. The Ford government says it has no plans to lift its ban on American spirits, despite the federal government easing tariffs in the trade war with Washington. And, shocking details...

General Motors Canada has confirmed the next generation of gas-powered Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks will be built at the Oshawa assembly plant in a series of recent social media posts. This is despite ongoing U.S. tariff threats. Earlier this year, there were fears production could move south of the border after GM announced it will...

New court filings show Hudson’s Bay has threatened to end a lease deal it has with a B.C. billionaire who wrote directly to a judge twice to try to persuade him to view her favourably. In a 50-page package Ruby Liu sent to Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne, Liu says the company warned it...

At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Kristin Hayward with the Manitoba Wildfire Service told reporters that flames had jumped the Churchill River and entered the town of Leaf Rapids, Manitoba.

A dramatic reversal from the U.S. president could have major implications for Canada. Donald Trump has broken off trade talks, blaming Canada’s plan to impose a digital services tax on big American tech companies starting on Monday. And he’s threatening new tariffs as well. Trump’s decision breaks a commitment he made to Prime Minister Mark...

From sun hats to snack hacks, Shoana Jensen joins us with her top summer packing essentials to take you from the car to the cooler without breaking a sweat. Discover stylish sun protection, leak-proof food containers, pet-friendly gear, and even a secret weapon against dead phones and bug bites. Whether you’re beach-bound or trail-trekking, Shoana’s...