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Opioid deaths in Canada fell 17% in 2024, but thousands are still dying

August 21, 2025

Alberta minister threatens to axe bike lanes. Can he make his case?

The provincial government that routinely demands Ottawa stay in its jurisdictional lane is keen to swerve...

Ex-financier pleads guilty to defrauding Ontario entrepreneurs of $52K

A Niagara Region man has admitted to defrauding two Ontario entrepreneurs of $52,000 after promising them...

Meet Charlotte, a canine first responder bringing pawsitivity to a Quebec community

Equipped with her customized vest, Charlotte the golden doodle keeps a busy schedule For the past...

Health Canada issues recall for BChic, Chicure baby nest beds over safety risks

Health Canada issued a recall notice on Friday for BChic and Chicure model baby nest beds over...

Romance scam costs Calgary woman more than $300K in increasingly common form of fraud

Two years ago, Shawna Nelson sold her house, moved into a motel, and thought she had...

Air quality notices issued for provinces across Canada over Prairie wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke from the Prairies prompted special air quality statements and warnings across the country SaturdaySmoke...

Toronto Caribbean Carnival: Annual parade draws thousands of musicians, dancers and elaborate costumes

Thousands of musicians, dancers and elaborate costumes filled Lakeshore Boulevard on Saturday for the Grande Parade...

Man wanted after 3 people found dead in Ontario residence that burned down

Police are searching for a man in connection with three deaths and arson that happened Friday night...

Evacuation orders expanded due to wildfire on Vancouver Island

Evacuation orders related to a wildfire northwest of Nanaimo, BC, on Vancouver Island, were expanded, as...

Man arrested after crashing vehicle into RCMP Quebec headquarters

Montreal police are investigating after they say a man deliberately crashed his vehicle into the the...