Ontario speeds up cancer drug access with FAST program
Ontario's FAST program is fast-tracking six cancer drugs, allowing patients to access certain treatments up to a year sooner than the usual public funding process.
2026/01/25
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Search and Rescue and Ambulance teams hold joint cross-training session
Prince Rupert Ground Search and Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services held a joint training on Jan. 9 focused on patient packaging and transfer. PRGSAR said practicing together helps ensure seamless handoffs and a higher level of care.
2026/01/25
Carney to spend much of 2026 travelling the world for trade
Prime Minister Mark Carney visited France, China, Qatar and Switzerland in January and his office says he accepted an invitation to India for an artificial intelligence summit in early 2026.
2026/01/25
Canada's craft beer industry faces inflation, tariffs and falling consumption
Canada's craft brewers report rising costs from inflation, U.S. aluminum tariffs and higher taxes while many customers are drinking less; some breweries are adapting with non-alcoholic options and selective expansion even as the national brewery count dipped in 2025.
2026/01/25
Choreographer brings Royal Winnipeg Ballet to Vernon stage
Vernon's Cameron sinkʷə Fraser-Monroe brings his Indigenous-led T'əl: The Wild Man of the Woods to the Vernon stage with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on Jan. 31, paired with a performance of Carmina Burana.
2026/01/25
Canadians are embracing sauna culture across the country.
Nordic spas, bathhouses and home saunas are becoming more common in Canada, and the column notes long-term studies that associate regular sauna use with lower risks of some health outcomes.
2026/01/25
Vernon gets 10 new EV chargers from BC Hydro
BC Hydro opened a 10‑charger EV hub at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, including two 180 kW fast chargers and six Level 2 chargers.
2026/01/25
Carney to spend much of 2026 travelling the world for trade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has travelled to several countries since taking office and is expected to visit multiple nations and attend global summits in 2026 as part of efforts to expand trade and attract investment.
2026/01/25
Zellers returns to Canada with plans for a nationwide revival
Zellers has reopened under new ownership with a single store at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton and says it plans a phased, nationwide expansion; the revived brand will use smaller standalone stores and focus on apparel, accessories, home and seasonal categories.
2026/01/25
Hamilton churches share worship space as congregations adapt
Several Hamilton churches are renting space to other faith and community groups; St. Andrew's United Church has hosted Jummah prayers since 2007 and now draws about 300–400 worshippers on Fridays.
2026/01/25
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