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Thu, 4 Aug 2022 07:00:00 EDT
As U.S. declares monkeypox a public health emergency, what does Canada need to do right now?
Health experts and advocates urge Canada to use resources wisely during a pivotal period where the virus can be prevented from getting out of control.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 15:14:00 EDT
‘Make every effort’: Ontario health minister urges faster approval of foreign-trained nurses and doctors
Health Minister Sylvia Jones is directing the regulatory bodies for nurses and doctors to “make every effort … as expeditiously as possible” to accredit those trained in other countries.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 19:41:36 EDT
Canada capitulated to ‘blackmail’ by sending gas turbines for Russia’s use, Ukrainian reps tell MPs
Ukrainian representatives blasted Ottawa for not exploring other options before sending gas turbines to Germany for Russia’s use.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 16:58:00 EDT
Troops to aid Ukraine? Turbines that help Russia? Liberals say it’s a ‘balance’ as they face criticism
Operation Unifier, Canada’s mission to help train Ukrainian military and security personnel, is set to resume later this month.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 17:45:36 EDT
Canada has three days’ worth of O+ blood supply amid lowest level of donors in a decade
Canadian Blood Services says it needs 57,000 appointments to be filled across the country by the end of August to ensure enough blood inventory.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 17:30:00 EDT
Where GTA home prices jumped and slumped: Most regions see prices drop but Oakville gets a boost with high-end sales
‘Crazy bidding war’ days of early 2022 are over as home prices in some former hot Toronto areas fall more than 30 per cent, according to TRREB numbers, in the face of inflation and rising interest rates

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 16:44:00 EDT
He was found guilty in 2018 of fatally stabbing his father while on magic mushrooms. On Thursday, the charges were dropped
Crown prosecutors withdrew the charges after the country’s top court ruled that depriving Thomas Chan of the automatism defence was unconstitutional.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 17:21:00 EDT
Whit Merrifield will play in Blue Jays home games after getting COVID-19 vaccine
The former Kansas City Royal, acquired by Ross Atkins at the trade deadline for a pair of prospects, says he received the vaccine and will be able to suit up for Blue Jays home games.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 05:30:00 EDT
Nuclear nightmares: Why the UN is reminding us of the prospect of ‘annihilation’
At this point, there are 12,705 working nuclear warheads on the planet, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Thu, 4 Aug 2022 05:00:00 EDT
Brampton’s former integrity commissioner is suing councillors for millions in damages over her firing. Mayor Patrick Brown backs her claims
Muneeza Sheikh claims her dismissal was part of a conspiracy among councillors who she had investigated for ethics complaints.



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