Canadian News
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTThis B.C. couple found a doctor by placing a newspaper ad. Others hope to copy their success
As Canada's doctor shortage grows, people are getting creative in their search for primary care. The Vancouver Island woman whose newspaper ad seeking a doctor inspired a copycat in Vancouver has foun...
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTWhy it is so hard for the Bank of Canada to crush inflation
As prices soar and wages struggle to catch up, it may be hard to realize that just two years ago central banks were worried that inflation was not too high but dangerously low. Just as low inflation w...
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTMost climate policies worldwide do not consider the rights of people with disabilities
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how a lot of government climate action is ignoring people with disabilities and examine the pros and cons of deep sea mining.
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Thu, 8 Sep 2022 11:02:09 EDT'We all have to come together,' says James Smith Cree Nation chief after stabbing tragedy
James Smith Cree Nation's chief and other Saskatchewan First Nations leaders consoled a shattered community and families of victims on Thursday, the day after the man accused of a stabbing rampage was...
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTAdministrator put in charge of Thunder Bay police oversight body details divisions, governance failings
The administrator appointed to oversee the Thunder Bay Police Services Board says he's found a divided group and “a very concerning failure” to act on past recommendations. Malcolm Mercer also say...
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 17:13:05 EDTThe Queen in Canada: 22 visits during her reign
Queen Elizabeth visited all 10 Canadian provinces and three territories during her reign. Here are some of the highlights of those tours.
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 15:21:34 EDTTourists warned against visiting Jasper as wildfire causes rolling power outages
Jasper, Alta. continues to experience power issues after its main grid was knocked out by wildfire.
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 15:54:14 EDTB.C. man's wedding ring lost for 17 years returned days before milestone anniversary
A Kelowna, B.C., man says he never expected to see his wedding band again after losing it in the Pentiction Channel nearly two decades ago.
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTRemote First Nations in Ontario's far north declare state of emergency due to nursing shortage
The Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs, which represents seven First Nations in Ontario's far north, has declared a state of emergency due to an ongoing health-care crisis caused by staffing shortages.
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Thu, 8 Sep 2022 13:06:34 EDTUCP leadership candidates unite to take aim at Danielle Smith's Alberta Sovereignty Act
Four United Conservative Party leadership candidates gathered at the The Westin Hotel in downtown Calgary on Thursday morning to take aim at the perceived frontrunner in the race, Danielle Smith, a...
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 13:14:33 EDTOntario passes 'strong mayor' legislation, giving Toronto, Ottawa mayors veto power
Ontario's legislature has passed a bill to give the leaders of Toronto and Ottawa so-called strong mayor powers, which the Progressive Conservative government has pitched as a way to get housing built...
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 03:00:00 EDTHalf of Canadians find it difficult to access a doctor or have no access at all: poll
A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests half of Canadians face challenges accessing a doctor. The problem is more pronounced in British Columbia.
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 14:33:38 EDTNazem Kadri donates $1M to surgical centre named after the NHL star in hometown of London, Ont.
Calgary Flames centre Nazem Kadri has donated $1 million to a surgical centre named after him in his hometown of London, Ont., where he recently celebrated his Stanley Cup win with the Muslim communit...
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTTribunal rules 'teachable moment' on gender identity did not breach Grade 1 student's rights
Ontario’s human rights tribunal has dismissed an application by parents of an Ottawa elementary school student that said unplanned lessons on gender identity breached the young girl’s human rights...
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 10:15:52 EDTConservatives discuss changing plans for leadership convention in wake of Queen's death
The Conservative Party of Canada said it has started counting the more than 400,000 ballots that have been cast in the party's leadership race — a record-breaking number in the contest to pick a ne...
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 19:48:39 EDTPassengers were stuck hours on Via Rail train between Toronto and Windsor
A Via Rail train carrying hundreds of passengers on the Toronto-Windsor corridor was halted for hours on Tuesday night, leaving them stranded after it lost power, according to those onboard.
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Mon, 5 Sep 2022 05:26:30 EDTFugitive suspect in Saskatchewan stabbing rampage is dead
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTBuying a phone or paying your bill? Be ready to show ID at Rogers stores before entering
If you've gone to a Rogers store during business hours recently and were wondering why the door is locked, the company wants you to know it's the result of a policy change aimed at preventing robberie...
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 04:00:00 EDTThis former Windsor firefighter lost her job for not disclosing her vaccine status
She's part of a lawsuit against the City of Windsor over its vaccine policy.
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 22:52:38 EDTCanadian men's soccer team to face Japan in final warmup match before World Cup
Canada will play Japan on Nov. 17 in Dubai in its final warmup game before the World Cup in Qatar. The game is set for Al Maktoum Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.