B.C. First Nation declares local state of emergency due to deaths from toxic drugs
The Tŝilhqot’in National Government declared an emergency for all six Tŝilhqot’in communities, which provided the Nation the opportunity to access additional government support.
Health
Apr 13
Tsilhqot’in National Government declares overdose emergency
A spike in overdose deaths in the six British Columbia nations that make up the Tsilhqot'in National Government has prompted the chiefs to declare a local state of emergency.
Health
Apr 12
Solar eclipse: Group launches legal challenge over Niagara state of emergency
Niagara Region declared a state of emergency ahead of the solar eclipse "out of an abundance of caution." Now, the local government is facing a legal threat.
Canada
Apr 5
Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation, in southwestern Ontario., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzene
Environment
Apr 25
Kingston fears traffic delays if major artery stays closed for eclipse
There's been no word from the federal government on when the LaSalle Causeway will reopen, even though huge crowds are expected in the area for the total solar eclipse.
Canada
Apr 4
Feds fund wildfire emergency co-ordinators for 48 Alberta First Nations
The federal government is providing all Alberta First Nations with an emergency co-ordinator to help plan for and respond to wildfires.
Canada
Apr 10
Alberta releases drought response plan, including steps it would take to declare emergency
Stage 5 of the plan would be declaring an emergency under the Water Act. The province said this would only be done as a last resort.
Environment
May 2
New fire paramedic station, more firefighters on the way for southwest Winnipeg
As a modular station, it's intended to remain in place until the completion of a permanent station at Bison Drive and Ruth Crossing, slated for 2026.
Canada
Apr 23
Treatment facility, restored ER among changes announced for Winnipeg’s Victoria Hospital
The province says it's making good on its promise to restore closed ERs, and adding to restoration at the Victoria Hospital with a world-class addictions treatment facility.
Health
Apr 24
33-year-old Regina man charged following fire at local business
Police charged a 33-year-old Regina man following a fire investigation at a local business over the weekend.
Fire
Apr 8
Calgary Folk Fest unveils diverse 2024 lineup
The 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival is bringing a variety of groundbreaking icons and emerging songwriters to the Prince's Island Park stage this summer.
Entertainment
Apr 30
Wildfire evacuation order lifted for homes on Cold Lake First Nation
Residents of a community in eastern Alberta who were told to flee their homes late Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area have been allowed to return home.
Fire
Apr 22
Since Roe fell, U.S. emergency care refusals for pregnant women have spiked
Complaints that pregnant women were turned away from U.S. emergency rooms spiked in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, federal documents show.
U.S. News
Apr 19
Tornadoes kill at least 2 including 1 child in Oklahoma
Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the United States since Friday, with flood watches and warnings in effect Sunday.
U.S. News
Apr 28
Regina Urgent Care Centre construction is now complete
Officials have announced that construction on the new Regina Urgent Care Centre is complete, and an opening date is expected this summer.
Health
Apr 9
Ongoing health crisis: Peguis First Nation declares state of emergency
Between flooding that occurred in 2014, 2017 and 2022, a total of 784 people have been unable to return home, mainly due to a significant lack of housing in the community.
Canada
Apr 30
State of emergency ‘had downward impact’ on eclipse attendance in Niagara Falls: mayor
Mayor Jim Diodati believes the state of emergency declared by Niagara Region ahead of the solar eclipse likely had a negative effect on the size of the crowd at the falls.
Canada
Apr 10
Woman found dead in B.C. field was killed by dogs, not a bear: coroner
Ridge Meadows RCMP officers were called and determined the woman's death was suspicious due to "evident traumatic injuries" according to the Coroner's report.
Crime
Apr 12
Woman arrested in Montreal’s ninth homicide of 2024
A woman was declared dead at the scene of a fire in the Pointe-aux-Trembles district of Montreal. Police say a 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday.
Crime
May 1
Fleming College in Peterborough suspends 29 programs in wake of international student cap
Fleming College president Maureen Adamson says current students will not be impacted and a focus will be on helping them finish their programs.
Education
Apr 24