‘Bloodroot’ wildflower could fight antibiotic-resistant Tuberculosis
Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Researchers at the University of British Columbia are using a North American wildflower called...
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Young farmer eager to keep agriculture alive for her generation
Pratik Bhattarai, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chloe Loane wants to keep her family’s tradition of beef farming alive. The 20-year-old...
Alberta reports record increase in HIV cases
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta reported a record number of new HIV infections in 2023, and doctors says...
Modi’s threat to kill foreigners ‘in their homes’ has Canadian Sikh community on high alert
Muhammad Hamza and Paige Peacock, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Brazen gangland-style attacks have targeted Sikhs across Canada. A Brampton man...
Alberta the sole province where going electric won’t always save you money
Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Installing a heat pump or switching from a gas to electric vehicle can save...
Alberta’s remodelled Victim Services Unit extends rural reach, minister claims
George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A shift to regionalization extends victim services access to “every Albertan in every corner...
Six in Ten Canadians Have Little or No Sense of Community, Survey Reveals
A new survey commissioned by YMCA Canada conducted among Angus Reid Forum members, reveals that a staggering 60% of Canadians...
Grassland bird population declined 70 per cent in past 50 years
Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67...
Province announces plan aimed at improving rural health care
Albertans living in rural and remote communities face unique challenges that require tailored supports and approaches to deliver safe, high-quality...
3 safety tips for upcoming Fire Prevention Month
Allan Britnell, Editor-in-Chief, News Canada (NC) Every year in October, we recognize Fire Prevention Month. It’s well timed as this...
Learn about Canada’s new supplemented foods labels
(NC) Health Canada is introducing new labels for supplemented foods and drinks. These products have added ingredients such as caffeine,...
Report finds 48 out of every 100 new nurses are leaving the profession by 35
Canadian health care systems struggle to hold on to their young nurses, reveals a publication released this morning by the Montreal...