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Canada
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.
Over five weeks since its launch, Quebec’s digital health record initiative, Santé Québec, reports that early challenges are subsiding. However, dissenting voices indicate that not all users share this positive outlook on the system’s effectiveness and functionality.
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Paterson, alongside candidates Vanessa Mensah and Stephen Cuthbertson, will compete in the 2026 municipal election. Their candidacies highlight a developing political landscape as the election approaches, with multiple contenders seeking to secure the mayoral position.
Leaders in Saskatchewan’s healthcare technology sector assert they have solutions to the province’s key health care challenges, contingent upon the government’s commitment to implement these innovations. They are seeking collaboration to improve health services across the region.
Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that the animal is now being cared for by professionals who will evaluate its health condition. Further updates on its status are anticipated as assessments continue.
Kelowna has reported a rise in crime, with a particular increase in extortion cases. Authorities are investigating the trend as part of broader concerns regarding public safety in the area, reflecting changes in criminal behaviour over recent years.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that residents who failed to purchase flood insurance prior to last week’s storm can still receive disaster aid. This decision aims to support affected individuals as recovery efforts continue following the significant flooding.
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