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Demand for naloxone training increasing as Winnipeg's drug crisis worsens, consultant says
As Winnipeg faces a worsening drug crisis, more people are looking to be prepared in the event of an overdose emergency, says a local community safety consultant. Source link
Minister says nothing went wrong with Ottawa's response to Ontario wildfires
As hundreds of wildfires burning across Ontario force communities to evacuate and prompt urgent calls for government support, Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, is defending Ottawa’s response. Source link
Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike
WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won’t cover future work stoppages. Source link
The Odyssey's Matt Damon hyped his water charity in interviews. Why is it partnered with water guzzler Amazon?
Matt Damon is capitalizing on all of the hype that surrounds his summer blockbuster The Odyssey to talk about a longtime passion of his — access to safe water. But some of the companies his charity Water.org has partnered with consume billions of litres of water annually. Source link
AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism
First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism. Source link
William Shatner is boldly going to Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
Here’s something that probably wasn’t on your 2026 bingo card: 95-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner has a new heavy metal band, and they’re releasing an album that he plans to debut this summer at a music festival in Chicago. Source link
Chloe Fineman exits SNL after 7 seasons
Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman will exit the show after seven seasons, the comedian announced Thursday on Instagram. Source link
Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire
Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened. Source link
The source of a diarrhea-causing outbreak in the U.S. has been found. Now what?
The source of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has been plaguing Americans across multiple states for weeks has been found, so now what? Source link
Stop 'chirping' about wildfire smoke and send help like Canada has, Ford tells Republican politicians
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says American politicians need to stop complaining about the wildfire smoke that’s drifting over the border and do the right thing by sending help — like Canada has done when U.S. states were struck by recent natural disasters. Source link