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Doctors warn of ‘exponential’ rise in serious e-scooter injuries among kids
Doctors at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children say they are seeing a growing number of children seriously injured in e-scooter crashes, with some suffering traumatic injuries and complex fractures. “It’s been exponential really,” Dr. Suzanne Beno, a…
Lockdown ordered after fatal shooting in northern Manitoba First Nation
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pimicikamak Cree Nation, a First Nation community in northern Manitoba, has been placed under lockdown after a fatal shooting prompted an ongoing RCMP investigation. Chief David Monias posted about the…
Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekend
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 1, 2026 1:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected to sweep over southern B.C. this long…
WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike
Descrease article font size Increase article font size WestJet has begun cancelling flights ahead of a possible strike or lockout affecting flight attendants, saying it is reducing its schedule to avoid widespread disruptions if a work stoppage begins this…
Kidney in a box: Advancements in transplant technology allows for quicker recovery
A state-of-the-art piece of technology is changing the way kidneys make their way between donors and recipients. The XVIVO Kidney Assist Transport was approved for use by Health Canada at the end of 2025 and University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton was the…
Saskatchewan First Nation worried about community safety after vet clinic cancelled
A northern Saskatchewan First Nation says the cancellation of a planned animal spay and neuter clinic could have consequences for both animal welfare and public safety. The Canine Action Project (CAP) says it was planning to host a temporary veterinary clinic…
Possible WestJet strike leaves dog competitor out thousands in rebooking fees
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Edmonton businesswoman felt she had no choice but to re-book her flights with WestJet — a move that will cost her thousands of dollars extra. Anneli Hilton is a long-time competitor in dog agility…
Kraft Hockeyville-winning town of Taber reopens ice rink after 2025 explosion
On Dec. 17, 2025, an explosion rocked the arena at the small southern Alberta town of Taber. A spark ignited a propane leak in the Zamboni room, destroying walls and launching the exterior Zamboni door across the parking lot. “Dec. 17 was a difficult day for…
Possible WestJet strike has Kelowna travellers worried about their plans
A WestJet flight from Saskatoon arrived at Kelowna International Airport Friday morning, but some passengers are wondering whether their return trips could be affected by a looming flight attendants’ strike. “I hope it doesn’t go on for too long,” said…
Is it AI or human? Ottawa wants your ideas on how to boost transparency
The federal government is asking for input from Canadians about the transparency of artificial intelligence systems. In an online post featuring an AI-generated video of the CN Tower launching into the air like a rocket, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan…