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The City of Calgary’s administration confirmed that 190 of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year received approval. Only two applications were not granted, reflecting a significant uptake in interest for this housing option.
Between 2024 and 2025, 1,071 Canadians were hospitalised due to injuries related to e-scooters, as reported by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. This data highlights concerns around the safety of e-scooter use in Canada.
A provincial disclosure report reveals that four individuals incurred $11,709 in expenses on commercial flights and hotels for a trip in mid-July 2025. The expenses are part of a travel, meal and hospitality disclosure list published by the province.
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died from rabies, the first fatal case in over 50 years, after waking up with a bat on his face, highlighting the disease’s risks.
Four men and two women are presumed drowned following the sinking of a charter boat off the coast of Richmond, in the Roberts Bank area, according to Richmond RCMP. Search efforts are ongoing to locate the missing individuals.
RCMP in the Halifax area are investigating the deaths of two men discovered in a residence in Fall River, N.S., on Monday. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear as authorities continue their inquiries.
The New Brunswick government has implemented a new law granting up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave for illness and injury recovery, significantly increasing the previous entitlement from five days. This legislation aims to provide greater support for individuals facing health challenges.
Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer encountered an unexpected situation while sailing from Vancouver to Saturna Island on Sunday afternoon. Details regarding the nature of the sighting have not been disclosed. Further information is anticipated as the incident develops.
Environment Canada has issued yellow heat alerts across all Canadian provinces and territories, with the exception of Quebec and British Columbia. The alerts indicate elevated temperatures and potential health risks associated with heat exposure in affected regions.
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