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Israel’s air defences are straining under repeated attacks from Iran and Hezbollah, expert says

The arrival of a U.S. high-altitude defence battery — along with dozens of American troops — will help boost Israel’s air defence systems, which, according to one Israeli defence expert, are straining under repeated attacks from Iran and its proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah. “Israel’s air defence requires any help it can get especially …

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The opioid crisis makes all of us less safe by straining first responders

This column is an opinion from Dan Scheuerman, a retired Calgary firefighter. For more information about CBC’s Opinion section, please see the FAQ. An opioid overdose 911 response begins when someone is found unconscious and barely breathing. If you’ve regularly taken public transit or walked around downtown, no doubt you’ve already witnessed …

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