In this video, young people learn how to prevent pregnancy through the use of contraception, or abstinence.

NIST has performed extensive research on the safe use of elevators in fire emergencies that forms the technical basis for new building codes that allow elevators to be used to provide evacuation building occupants in the event of a fire.

Ambulances are expensive. And they have life-saving personnel and equipment on board. But lots of ambulance rides don't

Residents in Tumbler Ridge marched through the streets Saturday, protesting cutbacks to local emergency care. The town has been without overnight or weekend access to its ER. Northern Health says it's due to doctor shortages, but as Matt...

The storm bringing big waves and dangerous currents along the South Shore prompted officials to close ocean beaches in Nassau and Suffolk.

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball discusses the emergency response plan during and following the major storm in the province.

Researchers at Stanford University tested dozens of smartphones

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is declaring a health care state of emergency due to a nursing shortage that has forced it to lock the doors of its health centre to everything but emergencies only.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek said that two people were taken to hospital overnight, resulting in an immediate safety stop on site. She also said that water usage has been increasing and implored Calgarians to up their conservation efforts. 

Rep Josh Gottheimer argues that AM radio is important for public safety during emergencies.

This is the world's first portable hospital. And it was made right here in India. It can be set up anywhere in just 12 minutes. In case of emergencies, it can be airlifted to the incident site, whether through air routes, land, or sea.

The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and other hospitals could see a repeat of the current crisis without an increase in capacity to deal with the emergencies created by viral infections, says epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos.

The city of New Orleans is shaking up emergency response for its residents -- and it's much needed at this time, as mid-August to September usually marks the height of the city's hurricane season. Individuals in New Orleans who are...

Ottawa's response to a COVID-19 outbreak in Bearskin Lake First Nation was criticized for being slow and ineffective. Indigenous leaders and experts say Canada needs to rethink how it responds to crises in First Nations.

A cyberattack has taken down major health-care systems in Newfoundland and Labrador, sources confirm to CBC News, leading to cancelled surgeries and forcing hospitals to work on an emergency-only basis. The government won’t confirm it...

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on climate activists, as they fight to stay relevant during the crisis.



For many years now, they have relied on the power of mass gatherings in order to...

Dental offices across the country are slowly reopening, but they have to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and many are having a hard time finding the necessary protective equipment.

The Business Planet team is mobilized to help you better understand how entrepreneurs are facing the coronavirus epidemic. European industrial clusters are particularly active in the fight against the Coronavirus. ...

BC Civil Liberties Association policy director Meghan McDermott says the motion to impose a state of local emergency in Williams Lake, B.C., is 'disingenuous and a dangerous rhetoric' because of the possible violation of human rights. It...

Ottawa police have announced a new dedicated unit for the city's parliamentary district. The goal is to better respond to issues in the area including large protests.

Canada's Alert Ready system is designed to notify Canadians of dangers such as hurricanes or an Amber Alert. The CBC's Taylor O'Brien spoke with an official at the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization to learn how it all...

The free program offers support for seniors and people with disabilities during emergencies like severe storms and lengthy power outages. Haley Ryan has the story.

Yellowknife's re-entry after last year's wildfires was confusing for both the public and multiple levels of government. CBC News reported on this issue recently, after we obtained emails between the city, the Northwest Territories...

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar press conference alongside Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the director general of the WHO, discuss the health situation in Gaza.