Canadian man faces multiple U.S. charges over alleged fentanyl smuggling – National

Canadian man faces multiple U.S. charges over alleged fentanyl smuggling – National

A Canadian man is facing 14 charges for the alleged distribution and exportation of fentanyl to the United States, according to U.S. court filings. According to documents filed in court, Michael Christopher Wozney of Etobicoke, Ont. faces seven counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, and another seven counts of … Read more

Conservatives call for ethics probe into Trudeau’s Jamaica vacation – National

Conservatives call for ethics probe into Trudeau’s Jamaica vacation – National

The Conservatives are calling on the interim conflict of interest and ethics commissioner to launch a probe into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s holiday in Jamaica. Opposition parties were already criticizing Trudeau earlier this week for spending his holiday at an oceanfront villa in Jamaica at no cost, as first reported by the National Post. Rooms … Read more

‘No way’ Canada will allow U.S. to endanger domestic drug supply: Holland – National

‘No way’ Canada will allow U.S. to endanger domestic drug supply: Holland – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Mark Holland reiterated on Wednesday that there is “no way” Florida, or any other foreign jurisdiction, will be allowed to threaten Canada’s drug supply. Speaking at a media conference in Nova Scotia, Holland was asked about what Canada plans to do to protect its drug … Read more

RCMP ‘looking into’ incident involving Freeland, Rebel News personality – National

RCMP ‘looking into’ incident involving Freeland, Rebel News personality – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 10, 2024 7:25 am Updated January 10, 2024 7:31 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The RCMP is reviewing an interaction that had Rebel News commentator David Menzies arrested while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland a question outside an event. Sgt. Kim Chamberland … Read more

Bombardier wins deal to supply U.S. Army with jet for spy plane prototype – National

Bombardier wins deal to supply U.S. Army with jet for spy plane prototype – National

After losing a major contract to Boeing at home, Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier Inc. has won a new deal to sell the U.S. Army up to three of its Global Express 6500 business jets so they can be transformed into an American spy plane prototype. Bombardier won the U.S. Army deal in mid-December, but it … Read more

Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climates – National

Planning a winter escape? Experts caution rise of dengue fever in warm climates – National

With a staggering global surge in dengue fever cases over the past years, health experts are warning Canadian travellers about the risks when journeying to warmer climates, including popular destinations in the southern United States. Over the last 20 years, there has been a tenfold surge in dengue fever cases globally, according to the World … Read more

Job burnout: What is it and how should we respond to it?

Job burnout: What is it and how should we respond to it?

You’ve likely heard the term “burnout” more often in the last several years, but what exactly is it and what can be done about it? Quentin Durand-Moreau is an assistant professor of occupational medicine at the University of Alberta. He’s done a lot of research on work-related burnout and mental health more generally. What is … Read more

Russian barred from citizenship over conviction for antiwar blogs is now a Canadian – National

Russian barred from citizenship over conviction for antiwar blogs is now a Canadian – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 9, 2024 5:57 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Federal officials have given Canadian citizenship to a woman they had pulled from a citizenship ceremony because a Russian court had convicted her for opposing Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Maria Kartasheva became a Canadian this afternoon, … Read more

NASA delays highly anticipated Artemis lunar missions, cites safety – National

NASA delays highly anticipated Artemis lunar missions, cites safety – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A highly anticipated lunar orbit and a return to the moon by humans after more than 50 years are being pushed back. NASA announced on Tuesday that it will delay the launch of the Artemis II mission that was slated for November 2024 to September 2025 to … Read more

Canada weighs ‘responsibly’ listing Iran’s IRGC as terror group, Trudeau says – National

Canada weighs ‘responsibly’ listing Iran’s IRGC as terror group, Trudeau says – National

The Canadian government is looking at ways to “responsibly” designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. He made the comments on Monday at a ceremony in Richmond Hill, Ont., marking four years since the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shot down passenger flight Ukraine International PS 752, … Read more