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.
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Production training space keeps Manitobans on the leading edge of media
StudioLab xR in Winnipeg, is one of four training facilities for extended reality in Canada. The newer technology is used primarily in TV, film, and video game production.
B.C. environmental regulator orders LNG company to deploy ‘floatel’ near Squamish
A British Columbia government agency has ordered a liquefied natural gas company to deploy a cruise ship that’s been renovated to house workers near Squamish, B.C.
Man attacked on street in northwest Calgary; 2 of 4 suspects remain at large
Two suspects have been arrested and two more remain at large following an apparent armed robbery and assault on Sunday afternoon.
‘The show will go on’: Calgary Stampede will proceed despite water restrictions
The Calgary Stampede will go on as the city continues work to repair a major water main over the next few weeks – overlapping with the annual event.
Intimate partner violence up 14 per cent in Saskatoon last year, police say
Reported incidents of intimate partner violence were up 14 per cent in 2023, according to a new report from the Saskatoon police.
Major prizes up for grabs for Country Thunder Sask.’s one millionth visitor
Country Thunder Saskatchewan will welcome its one millionth fan this summer when the festival runs in Craven from July 11 to 14 with the lucky visitor set to receive some major prizes.
Canada, U.S., Japan and Philippines conduct exercises in South China Sea
The United States, Canada, Japan, and the Philippines conducted a two-day joint maritime exercise in Manila’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, the U.S. Pacific Fleet said on its website on Monday.
Third teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of homeless Toronto man
A third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man has pleaded guilty.
‘People get very sick’: Manitoba sees rise in rare, potentially fatal bacterial infection
A rise in cases of a rare bacterial infection in Manitoba has prompted health officials to issue a warning.