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Canadian researchers cheer U.S. regulator’s push for tighter rules on CBD
February 1, 2023
Canadian researchers cheer U.S. regulator’s push for tighter rules on CBD
Canadian scientists are applauding efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to put tighter regulations on cannabidiol (CBD),…
As B.C. marks another 2,272 toxic drug deaths, addictions doctor tells families: ‘I am so sorry’
January 31, 2023
As B.C. marks another 2,272 toxic drug deaths, addictions doctor tells families: ‘I am so sorry’
More than 2,200 people died in British Columbia from toxic drugs over the course of 2022, making it the second deadliest…
Canada’s economy slowed down in November, but still eked out growth
January 31, 2023
Canada’s economy slowed down in November, but still eked out growth
economy The Canadian economy grew by 0.1 per cent in November as higher interest rates began to slow…
Canada to send 4 combat-ready Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks
January 26, 2023
Canada to send 4 combat-ready Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks
Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks and Canadian Armed Forces trainers to teach…
Bank of Canada raises interest rate again — but hits ‘pause’ on any more
January 25, 2023
Bank of Canada raises interest rate again — but hits ‘pause’ on any more
The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark interest rate again, to 4.5 per cent. The move was widely…
Inflation rate slows to 6.3% — but groceries are still going up at nearly twice that pace
January 17, 2023
Inflation rate slows to 6.3% — but groceries are still going up at nearly twice that pace
Canada’s annual inflation rate cooled to 6.3 per cent in December, its lowest level since February. Statistics Canada reported…
Canada performing more organ transplants from MAID donors than any country in the world
January 17, 2023
Canada performing more organ transplants from MAID donors than any country in the world
A growing number of patients who request medical assistance in dying are asking to donate their organs for transplant,…
School meal programs struggle to serve growing number of students in need as food prices climb
January 16, 2023
School meal programs struggle to serve growing number of students in need as food prices climb
As food prices in Canada continue to soar, putting pressure on families as they buy groceries, pay the rent and try…
Bills’ Damar Hamlin released from hospital, returns home
January 11, 2023
Bills’ Damar Hamlin released from hospital, returns home
Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, more than a week after he…
Untraceable 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ on the rise in Canada
January 10, 2023
Untraceable 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ on the rise in Canada
Police in Canada seized more than 100 3D-printed guns last year, with some jurisdictions seeing big increases in this…
Canada marks first National Ribbon Skirt Day
January 4, 2023
Canada marks first National Ribbon Skirt Day
Today marks Canada’s first National Ribbon Skirt Day. Manitoba Sen. Mary Jane McCallum’s bill to recognize the day every…
Toronto mayor John Tory wants to boost police budget by nearly $50M
January 3, 2023
Toronto mayor John Tory wants to boost police budget by nearly $50M
Toronto Mayor John Tory is proposing to increase police funding by almost $50 million for 2023, boosting the force’s total…
After months of overcrowding, Quebec ERs brace for the worst following holiday season
January 3, 2023
After months of overcrowding, Quebec ERs brace for the worst following holiday season
It’s a new year, but Quebec’s emergency rooms are still dealing with the same problems. Overcrowding, staffing shortages and…
Teen girls charged with murder in Toronto ‘swarming’ death were after liquor bottle, witness says
December 21, 2022
Teen girls charged with murder in Toronto ‘swarming’ death were after liquor bottle, witness says
An alleged “swarming” attack in Toronto started when the eight teen girls charged in the slaying tried to take a liquor…
Average rents in Canada soar above $2K for first time ever, new data suggests
December 14, 2022
Average rents in Canada soar above $2K for first time ever, new data suggests
The average monthly cost of renting a home in Canada surpassed $2,000 for the first time ever in November,…
Ontario updating computer science and tech curriculum to include more hands-on learning
December 12, 2022
Ontario updating computer science and tech curriculum to include more hands-on learning
Ontario’s education minister says the province is updating its curriculum in both computer science and technological education to include…
Ontario’s tourism sector won’t fully recover from pandemic until 2025, report says
December 12, 2022
Ontario’s tourism sector won’t fully recover from pandemic until 2025, report says
Ontario’s tourism industry is not expected to fully recover from the pandemic until 2025, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce…
PM Trudeau appoints 3 new senators for Ontario
November 22, 2022
PM Trudeau appoints 3 new senators for Ontario
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed three new senators to fill vacancies in Parliament’s upper chamber. Dr. Sharon Burey,…
Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators
November 8, 2022
Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators
Ryan Reynolds has confirmed his interest in becoming an owner of the Ottawa Senators. The Deadpool star told The Tonight Show with…
Seasonal job postings soar, but employers may struggle to fill them, report shows
November 2, 2022
Seasonal job postings soar, but employers may struggle to fill them, report shows
Employers may have a tougher time hiring temporary workers this upcoming holiday season as the growth in job postings…
Bank of Canada hikes rate again to 3.75%
October 26, 2022
Bank of Canada hikes rate again to 3.75%
Canada’s central bank continued its campaign to wrestle high inflation into submission on Wednesday, raising its benchmark interest rate…
Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow
October 24, 2022
Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow
Even as warnings about a potential recession grow louder, the Bank of Canada is expected to announce another hefty…
Canada’s inflation rate decelerates to 6.9% but food prices continue to climb
October 19, 2022
Canada’s inflation rate decelerates to 6.9% but food prices continue to climb
Canada’s official inflation rate declined for the third month in a row in September, even as many goods and…
Freeland warns of slowing economy in coming months
October 18, 2022
Freeland warns of slowing economy in coming months
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland warned Monday that Canadians can expect an economic slowdown in the coming months. Speaking to…
Is your boss tracking you while you work? Some Canadians are about to find out
October 11, 2022
Is your boss tracking you while you work? Some Canadians are about to find out
If you’re spending more time on YouTube than Excel during your workday, there’s software that may be flagging you…
Ottawa working on program to regularize status of 500,000 immigrants
October 7, 2022
Ottawa working on program to regularize status of 500,000 immigrants
The federal government is aiming to create a program that will provide a path to permanent residency for up…
Empresa de energias renováveis acusada de desflorestação no Canadá
October 6, 2022
Empresa de energias renováveis acusada de desflorestação no Canadá
A Drax Electricity, que gere a maior central elétrica a carvão em Yorkshire e atualmente produz 12% da energia…
Canadian businesses can charge credit card fees starting Oct. 6
October 5, 2022
Canadian businesses can charge credit card fees starting Oct. 6
Starting Thursday, businesses in Canada will be able to pass credit card fees on to their customers. The change…
About 9,000 P.E.I. households, businesses without power 12 days after Fiona
October 5, 2022
About 9,000 P.E.I. households, businesses without power 12 days after Fiona
About 9,000 Maritime Electric customers still don’t have power on Wednesday morning —12 days after post-tropical storm Fiona hit…
Canada’s inflation rate cools to 7%, but food prices are still climbing
September 20, 2022
Canada’s inflation rate cools to 7%, but food prices are still climbing
Canada’s inflation rate cooled to seven per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Economists had been expecting the rate…