A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Shoppers Drug Mart and its parent company Loblaw claims that the companies pressure pharmacists to fill prescription quotas and that their policies can put patients in danger. The lawsuit was filed April 11 at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by Toronto-based law firm Ricketts Harris LLP. The … Read more
The federal government says the plan is to implement a long-promised national flood insurance program sometime next year, setting aside $15 million in the 2025-26 fiscal year in Tuesday’s budget. “This is part of a much wider plan, one where we’re looking at how do we do proper mitigation as well,” Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit … Read more
If your boss calls, texts or emails after hours, a change being proposed in Budget 2024 could give some Canadian workers the right to ignore them. Ottawa plans to introduce the “right to disconnect” to protect federally regulated workers from constant ringing and pinging off hours. The Liberal government unveiled the proposed amendment to the … Read more
With the number of stolen cars in Canada surging, Ottawa is bringing in stiffer penalties for auto theft as part of Budget 2024. The federal government is creating new criminal offences to crack down on organized crime, calling it the driving force behind the rise. It will also add new offences related to violent car … Read more
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh did not answer on Monday when asked by reporters whether his party’s climate policy would include a carbon price on gasoline after saying he wants a more “fair” deal for working people. “Our position on fighting the climate crisis has not changed. We believe absolutely in a price on pollution, … Read more
As tensions rise between Iran and Israel following Tehran’s attack over the weekend, several airlines have halted their flights amid security concerns. Air Canada joined a slew of international airlines on Saturday that cancelled their flights to Israel as the Israeli airspace was temporarily closed following a missile and drone attack by Iran. “Due to … Read more
Paris’ goal to clean the River Seine in time for the 2024 Olympics has been met with numerous challenges, raising the question of whether the famous waterway will ever pass safety inspections. The city has spent about 1.4 billion euros in the last decade on a clean-up project to revive the river’s ecosystem and ensure … Read more
A portable bedside cradle, a baby swing and a climbing ladder are among the products recalled for safety concerns this week, prompting Health Canada to issue urgent warnings to parents and caregivers to immediately stop using them. The health regulator on Wednesday issued a recall for “Unilove Hug Me Plus 2-in-1 Bedside Sleeper and Portable … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of Yoto Mini speakers, an educational device for kids, have been recalled in Canada after U.S. reports of the battery overheating and melting. “The speaker’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers,” Health Canada’s recall statement stated. It was issued … Read more
Are car headlights too bright these days? The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights, but it is unclear whether Canada could — or should — do the same. The intention for a study in the U.K. comes after a petition called for action … Read more
