The one-bedroom units in an apartment building in north central Edmonton give residents a sense of pride and optimism, according to Elder Marrgo Pariseau, who says residents invite their relatives to come see their new homes.  Affordable rent and long list of services aim to prevent homelessness. A new housing …

A wildfire burning near Invermere in southeastern British Columbia has prompted evacuation alerts for the Panorama Mountain Resort and more than 1,000 properties.  Evacuations ordered for 25 properties and several recreation sites in province’s southeast. A quiet lakefront community in southeastern British Columbia was watching the weather closely Tuesday as …

Bolden header seals World Cup triumph over host New Zealand GOAL-SCORER. Sarina Bolden runs toward the Filipinas after scoring on a header in the 24th minute, which proved to be the game-winner as the Philippines notched its first-ever triumph in the World Cup of football—for men or women—on Tuesday at …

7-Eleven’s Crunch Time Chicken now available in over 2,000 stores As a fried chicken-loving nation, a fried chicken meal is part of every Filipino’s weekly diet. As such, opening the doors of 7-Eleven’s 2000th Crunch Time store to the fried chicken fans of San Fernando, Pampanga is a big milestone. …

When a clinic switches to premium fee service or reduced hours, patients will feel pressure to pay up or find a new doctor when they’re hard to come by.  If Health Canada didn’t threaten crackdown, other clinics might pursue boutique model. News that a Calgary medical clinic has solicited “member” …

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on southern Ontario Wednesday, where severe weather is likely in the evening. RELATED: Four simultaneous heat domes break major records across the globe The threat includes a squall line with damaging winds, large hail, and one or two tornadoes, all of which are possible …

Retailers are stepping up security due to a rise in theft, but some anti-theft measures are sparking customer backlash. Several Loblaw shoppers said they were upset after their cart’s wheels locked and they were asked to show their receipts.  Loblaw says it’s grappling with a rise in organized retail crime. …

Almost all of Nunavik’s communities are built on or surrounded by permafrost. As it thaws due to the warming climate, researchers and locals say adaptation is key to the new reality.  Communities have 10 to 30 years ‘at the most’ to adapt, says researcher. Camping in the rainy and foggy …

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on southern Ontario Wednesday, where severe weather is likely in the evening. RELATED: Four simultaneous heat domes break major records across the globe The threat includes a squall line with damaging winds, large hail, and one or two tornadoes, all of which are possible …

PBBM: Despite rising threats, ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ has arrived President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday described the state of the nation as “sound and improving” despite rising hurdles, with inflation and the threat of the El Niño phenomenon among the biggest challenges. In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) …