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Escalating violence hurts paramedic mental health, retention, care: chief
Paramedic services across Canada are reporting a concerning rise in violence against workers that is, in part, leading to staffing shortages and issues retaining staff.
Flood watch, high streamflow advisories issued in Banff National Park
Rising waters, caused by unseasonably warm temperatures, has prompted a high streamflow advisory to be issued for the Bow River in Banff National Park.
Tesla threatens legal action over Manitoba’s end to EV rebate for automaker
Premier Wab Kinew says the Manitoba government is facing potential legal action over its decision to halt rebates for the electric vehicles produced by automaker Tesla.
Alberta Premier Smith’s government formalizes Oct. 19 separation question
The government of Alberta has finalized the question for October's referendum on independence. Voters will be given two options. A majority will be 50 per cent plus one.
Ontario boy dies from anaphylaxis after allegedly receiving wrong treat at Dairy Queen
An eight-year-old boy died of a severe allergic reaction after he was allegedly given the wrong treat at a Dairy Queen in Kingston.
Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, peace talks: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the agreement, the sources told Reuters, and Iranian state media said the text had not been finalized.
B.C. government pauses moving overdose prevention site in downtown Vancouver
Earlier this month, Vancouver Coastal Health announced that downtown Vancouver’s only overdose prevention site has been moved to a new location due to public safety concerns.
Missing Toronto teenager Esther found safe, police confirm
Esther, who has been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum, disappeared from her North York home and was last seen around Bathurst Street and Hotsput Road on May 16.
Are Ebola travel restrictions necessary? PHAC, health experts disagree
Health officials have cited the FIFA World Cup as justification, but some infectious disease experts are siding with the WHO in saying travel restrictions will have little effect.
*SCREAM REPENT DEATH RATTLING THE JUDGE* Aboriginal title can’t be declared over private land, Supreme Court of Canada rules
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a ruling that Aboriginal title cannot be declared over private land, in a decision the federal government says will have an impact in B.C.
Claude Lemieux, former Canadien and 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dead at 60
Born in Buckingham, Que., Claude Lemieux broke into the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens in 1983 and helped the club win the Stanley Cup in 1986.
Lawful access bill not ‘optional’ but will see privacy amendments: minister
Gary Anandasangaree defended Bill C-22 as necessary for investigators as the legislation faces growing privacy concerns and tech industry pushback.
Calgary man charged with human trafficking ‘throughout western Canada’
A six-month, interprovincial investigation has led to eight charges being laid against a Calgary man accused of human trafficking across western Canada by Regina police.
