Quebec Premier François Legault is asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to slow the influx of asylum seekers entering his province, which he said is nearing a “breaking point.” Legault made his request in an official letter to Trudeau sent Wednesday afternoon, a copy of which was obtained by The Canadian Press. “We are very close … Read more
After five months of pain, Cree elder Matthew Mukash left his small community in northern Quebec to receive medical care in Montreal, only to spend four days in an emergency department waiting for a room. Jade Mukash is sharing her grandfather’s story in hope of bringing change after they travelled more than 1,000 kilometres from … Read more
The amount of time you spend online or on your phone can be linked to lower levels of mental health or dissatisfaction in friendships and relationships. But new data from Statistics Canada finds there could be a possible sweet spot for how long you can use digital technology without too much impact — though some … Read more
Canada’s Housing Minister is warning that municipalities won’t succeed with applications for federal housing accelerator funding unless they are flexible on zoning rules. Speaking Wednesday at an Empire Club of Canada luncheon in Toronto, Sean Fraser said a willingness to adopt zoning reforms has been key for the communities that signed deals with Ottawa. Fraser … Read more
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he wants work with Ottawa on re-examining how carbon pricing is applied in the province but did not share specific details on what that may look like. “I think that Manitoba has a very strong case to make that the carbon price could be revisited here in our province, and … Read more
Drinking a daily glass of 100 per cent fruit juice – a staple drink for many kids – is linked to weight gain in both children and adults, a new study suggests. The peer-reviewed research published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal Tuesday found that each additional serving of eight ounces of fruit juice with no … Read more
Canada’s interim ethics commissioner was summoned on Wednesday to appear at the House of Commons ethics committee amid scrutiny about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s holiday in Jamaica. Konrad von Finckenstein will appear at the committee at the earliest opportunity once the House of Commons resumes following winter break on Jan. 29. MPs on the committee … Read more
B.C. NDP MP Alistair MacGregor is calling on the Competition Bureau to look into whether there are “possible anti-competitive practices” from Loblaw over its change to discounts on near-expiry items. Story continues below advertisement “I wish to draw attention to a concerning aspect highlighted in Loblaw’s statement, indicating that this shift in pricing strategy is … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2024 7:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Mark Holland has been calling around to United States officials to let them know that the Canadian government will be guarding its medical drug supply after the U.S. moved to allow states to mass … Read more
As the winter cold begins to settle in, many Canadians will look to take up seasonal activities like ice skating. Many rinks and ice surfaces across the country are already in operation, but the latest cold snap could bring skaters to rivers, lakes and ponds. However, ice can be deceiving, and if you take to … Read more
