Invisible, toxic and slow to break down — forever chemicals are contaminating our water and food. Here’s what we know about forever chemical hotspots in Canada.

The outgoing mayor spoke with CBC's Justin McElroy in an exit interview on Friday, October 5.

Many people aren’t eligible for knee replacement surgery because of health issues.

Medetomidine, or dex, is emerging as a dangerous xylazine replacement in illicit fentanyl, complicating overdose response and posing severe withdrawal risks.

Perhaps counterintuitively, the U.S. government’s dramatic overreach has made the symbolism of culture-war messaging deeply unappealing

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

The UCP’s surgical initiative has crimped care and raised costs, concludes a report. It’s not a new pattern.

After U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a Canadian recession is now inevitable. The only questions are how long it will last and how deep it will cut.

US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% reciprocal tariff on the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho, the highest levy for any sovereign nation.

Podcast Episode · The Hatchet · 2025-01-10 · 25m

The goal of decriminalizing people who use drugs is to reduce stigma and fear of criminal prosecution that prevents people from reaching out for help, including medical assistance.

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