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Montreal doctors warn of surge in electric scooter injuries among children As of early August 2026, Montreal Children’s Hospital reports 80+ child electric scooter injuries and urges Quebec to raise …

West Bank settlement surge fuels political scramble ahead of Israel October 2026 election West Bank settlement surge before Israel’s October 2026 election prompts UN alarm over rising settler attacks and …

Counterfeit bills prompt Calgary businesses and seniors to rethink cash as machines and policies falter Calgary merchants and residents face growing anxiety over counterfeit bills after cash-handling machines reject legitimate …

Kids Help Phone texts surge in Alberta as youth mental-health contacts rise Kids Help Phone reports a 29% jump in Alberta contacts this year, with a new conversation now beginning …

Ukraine children’s books surge as authors and parents turn stories into tools for wartime coping Ukraine children’s books have surged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, offering parents and …

Edmonton flooding forces warnings on Yellowhead Trail and Whitemud Drive as 911 calls surge Edmonton flooding prompted city warnings for multiple locations on the Yellowhead Trail and Whitemud Drive, while …

Data Centers’ Simultaneous Disconnection After Downed Line Triggers 3.5 GW Surge on PJM Grid Downed line near Washington forced data centers to switch to backup, removing ~3.5 GW and causing …

Quebec Veterinarian Warns of Rising Incivility Toward Veterinarians Quebec veterinarians are reporting a marked increase in incivility toward veterinarians, with staff facing threats, insults and unpaid bills as costs and …

3D-printed firearms surge in Alberta evidence rooms as labs report monthly cases Alberta sees a surge in 3D-printed firearms in evidence; Edmonton firearms lab now handles multiple monthly files, prompting …