Health & Safety

Every month, the cost of weightloss medications like Ozempic casts a long shadow over Ontarians hoping for better health. Now, a seismic shift is on the horizon: generic versions are set to enter the market, and the stakes for public and private drug plans could not be higher. For residents wrestling with weight-related health issues, […]

Lanark County’s shelter crisis line lit up 3,000 times last year, each ring carrying the weight of a life in turmoil. In rural Ontario, what once simmered beneath the surface has now become impossible to ignore – intimate partner violence reports are climbing, and behind every statistic lies a harrowing story. According to newly released

At sunrise, Toronto’s skyline all but vanished behind a thick, smoky haze. For the second time in recent memory, the city found itself at the mercy of distant wildfires, its air ranked among the most polluted on Earth according to IQAir’s global index. The warning from Environment Canada arrived early and without subtlety: conditions on

Alarming numbers of measles infections—over 3,700 and climbing—have swept across Canada, demanding more than casual attention from health officials and the public alike. Each new measles case is not just a number but a measure of our collective responsibility. Ontario’s spring spike—with thousands ill and hundreds hospitalized—served as a grim prologue. Alberta’s current rise sharpens

Three months in ICE detention can stretch a family’s hope to a flicker. For the relatives of Montreal’s Paula Callejas, that flicker now dances in the shadow of mounting legal bills, deteriorating mental health, and a border that feels more like a wall than a line on a map. The story begins with ambition. Callejas,

On a bright July afternoon, the shoreline of Centennial Beach brims with sunbathers and swimmers, but not a tent in sight. For residents and visitors in Barrie, the absence of beach tents is no accident—it’s the result of a city-wide rule shaped by a singular focus: safety and clear sightlines for everyone who visits the

On a quiet morning, an unassuming Ontario tech company set its sights on the one foe that respects no border: the spread of dangerous diseases. The stakes are clear. Recent health scares have exposed not just the vulnerabilities in public health systems but also the gaping holes in traditional tracking methods. At the heart of

Not every sound in the woods is a squirrel. With recent black bear sightings near communities like Minden Hills, Ontario residents are reminded that the wild can sometimes wander closer than expected, making outdoor safety knowledge more important than ever. Ontario’s diverse landscapes—from dense forests to winding streams—are home to black bears, creatures known for

Every hour, Simcoe County’s hospitals handle emergencies, births, and surgeries against the unyielding tide of demographic change. The numbers are rising, and so is the pressure—most notably from a population that is growing older, and living longer with more complex health needs. At the centre of this quiet transformation stands the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance,