A new study examining data from the Ontario coroner’s office and other sources indicates opioid-related deaths in the province’s shelters more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, when compared with a few years prior.
Month: June 2024
Human smuggling attempts aimed at U.S. entry spiking along Quebec-N.Y. border
CBC News embedded with the RCMP’s border patrol unit amid the rise of human smuggling operations along the Quebec-New York State border. More than 5,000 people have been apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol at the Canadian border since the start of 2024, the majority of them in this region.
Extreme heat days are overheating schools more often — and experts say it needs our attention
Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in.
WestJet now charges $25 to book a flight by phone. Are airline fees out of control?
Airline fees are nothing new. But some major carriers have raised the ire of customers by introducing charges for once-complimentary services, like overhead space for carry-on bags and booking flights by phone.
Milton woman fighting decision to evict her after C-section
Cristina Ribeiro thought the house she and her family were renting in a Milton subdivision would be a place for her children to grow. But she now faces the prospect of moving out two weeks after she finishes recovering from a C-section, following a decision by the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Program offering ‘revolutionary education’ begins at McGill pro-Palestine encampment
Pro-Palestinian activists who have been encamped on McGill University’s downtown campus since April launched what they call their own summer school on Monday, despite controversy over photos of armed fighters used to promote the program.
Stampede and summer fun still planned for Calgary despite water restrictions
Calgary officials are reassuring residents and tourists planning to visit over the next month that water restrictions won’t put a damper on fun.
Female driver in critical condition after Mississauga rollover
A female driver is in critical condition after a rollover collision in Mississauga, say police.
Parks Canada gives warning after near-drowning in Tofino
Parks Canada is urging anyone planning to enjoy Vancouver Island’s west coast this summer to be prepared after a swimmer nearly drowned in the area.
‘Do you guys have tickets?’: How a nightmare of a road trip turned into Stanley Cup Final front-row seats for father and daughter
A road trip for a father and daughter that began as a nightmare quickly turned into a dream come true for the pair thanks to a couple of generous Oilers fans.