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As an orange haze blankets Toronto's skyline, the combination of an air quality warning and a prolonged heat wave has advocates warning that the city's most vulnerable populations are at risk and stepping up demands for stronger protections.

As a heat wave grips much of Manitoba, some tenants and housing advocates in Winnipeg say they would like to see governments set rules requiring landlords to keep indoor temperatures below a certain level.

Reporting heat-related deaths isn't as straightforward as one might think. If someone dies of a heart attack in a sweltering apartment, should it be recorded as a heart attack or a heat-related illness? And if you can't get accurate numbers as to how ...

On Saturday, a 30-year-old woman died in hospital, more than a week after the e-scooter she was riding collided with a vehicle at a busy intersection. The next day, a woman sustained head injuries and a broken collarbone when her e-scooter was struck ...

Environment Canada's poor air quality warning in Toronto due to wildfire smoke could stick around until the end of the week, said a meteorologist.

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.

As rates of a dangerous form of skin cancer rise, health experts are warning Albertans to protect themselves and watch out for misinformation circulating on social media.

Temperatures soar in several parts of the country as Environment Canada weather alerts warn of extreme heat or ensuing storms.

As temperatures soar this week in southern Ontario, experts say the heat can affect people taking medications and street drugs, and cause adverse health effects.

First Nations leaders are gathering in Ottawa for three days to debate and discuss issues like fast-tracking major projects, new proposed drinking water legislation, and a promised first ministers' meeting with the prime minister and premiers.