Canadian News

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Canada's dental care plan begins today. Here's what you need to know
Canada’s national dental care plan begins covering 1.7 million seniors today — the first phase of a massive public oral health-care insurance program that eventually will cover one quarter of Canadians. But many patients may still be kept waiting...

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Millions of Canadians need a family doctor. Here's how one B.C. recruiter attracts them
Attracting a doctor to work in a smaller community today is tough as fewer physicians choose family medicine. That's why Cheryl Gnyp, the recruiter for the city of Castlegar, B.C., needs to stand out. She uses the board game Operation and specialized...

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:52:53 EDT
McGill asks police for help as pro-Palestinian protesters dig in on 4th day of encampment
Despite rain, mud and the possibility of an injunction at the pro-Palestinian encampment on McGill University's downtown campus Tuesday afternoon, protesters say their spirits remain high.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:47:08 EDT
London Drugs stores remain closed after 'cybersecurity incident'
All London Drugs stores remained closed across Western Canada on Tuesday morning, two days after the B.C.-based company announced it was dealing with a "cybersecurity incident."

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:55:40 EDT
Infant, grandparents among 4 killed in Highway 401 crash during police pursuit
Two grandparents and their infant grandchild were among four people killed in a fiery crash east of Toronto on Monday after police pursued a liquor store robbery suspect driving the wrong way on Highway 401, Ontario's police watchdog says.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:25:52 EDT
UBC football player drafted to NFL describes 'dream come true'
Giovanni Manu, an offensive lineman, was the first UBC Thunderbird to be selected in an NFL draft. He is set to join his new team in June for training camp.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT
Premier's announcement on transgender policies surprised Alberta Health Services advisory group
Internal records suggest Alberta Health Services advisers on 2SLGBTQ+ health care were caught unaware when Premier Danielle Smith announced her government's proposed transgender policies.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:38:44 EDT
First Nations in the oilsands hope Trans Mountain will be catalyst for a new chapter
Some Indigenous communities in northern Alberta hope the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion will mark the start of a new chapter in their relationship with Canada's oilsands industry.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 EDT
Videos, accusations posted online after Halifax teen's homicide raise legal concerns
In the days following Ahmad Al Marrach's death on April 22, social media users posted accusations and identified teenagers they said were involved in the homicide. Videos have also made their way online, showing Al Marrach wounded and bleeding ...

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:25:07 EDT
Retired Mexican general to be extradited for alleged role in gas theft, B.C. court rules
The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled a retired Mexican general will be extradited to his home country in order to face charges that he covered up gas theft by organized criminal groups.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:18:37 EDT
Animal rights activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law deemed unconstitutional
Animal advocates are celebrating after parts of a controversial Ontario agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside were deemed unconstitutional.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:00 EDT
Firefighters who lost homes to wildfire gear up for season ahead
Thirteen firefighters’ homes were wiped out by wildfires in B.C. last summer. They’re now preparing for another fire season as they continue to rebuild their community.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT
As wildfire season approaches, remote First Nations prepare to fight from the ground up
First Nations residents in remote areas are the first to smell the smoke and deal with wildfires in Canada. Even with more federal help, many say they're worried this fire season could be devastating.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 EDT
Manitoba military vet's request for D-DAY licence plate twice rejected by MPI before finally getting OK'd
Timothy Yakabowich wanted a personalized "D-DAY" licence plate to honour his father, who fought in World War II, but the request became a battle in itself.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 EDT
More new homes being built in N.S. this year than any 1st quarter since the 1940s
Construction crews started work on more new housing units in Nova Scotia in the first three months of 2024 than during any first quarter on record. Experts say it's a good sign, but building rates need to increase further to accommodate the province'...

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT
More stores are ditching self-checkout amid theft and customer complaints
It was predicted that the all-self-checkout format would eventually become the norm. But, instead, several big box chains in Canada and the U.S. continue to ditch self-checkout machines at a number of their stores. Some experts and retailers say, in ...

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Scientists warn Canada 'way behind the virus' as bird flu explodes among U.S. dairy cattle
While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of bird flu appearing in Canadian dairy cows, scientists warn limited surveillance means Canada might not be staying ahead of an explosive H5N1 outbreak impacting dairy cattle so...

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Federal public servants to return to the office 3 days a week this fall
The federal government will expect public servants back in the office three days a week beginning later this year, a federal government source confirmed to Radio-Canada.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 EDT
Ottawa plans to launch controversial firearms buyback program during election year
Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post's refusal to participate, sources say.

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