TORONTO — Ontario’s health minister says the province is willing to discuss optometrists‘ operating costs, but…
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Man dies after hit and run on Macleod Trail, police look for suspect truck
A Calgary man struck in an early morning hit and run on Friday has died, according…
New supports introduced for human trafficking survivors
Survivors of human trafficking now have access to new supports through a new program from the…
Harvest nearly complete in Manitoba
Harvest is winding down in Manitoba. The latest crop report says 95 per cent of all…
Dwain Lingenfelter appointed to Canadian Wildlife Foundation Board
Shaunavon, Sask., resident Dwain Lingenfelter has been added to the Canadian Wildlife Foundation’s board of trustees.…
Edmonton homicide unit leading investigation after missing man found dead
The Edmonton Police Service‘s homicide unit is leading the investigation into the death of a man…
Petition launched for independent investigation into Halifax police actions during shelter evictions
A petition has been launched calling for an independent investigation of Halifax police actions during the…
B.C.’s seniors advocate to release review of COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes
British Columbia’s seniors advocate is set to release a report looking into COVID-19 outbreaks in the…
Some Ontario health units tighten COVID-19 immunization rules for indoor youth sports
Some Ontario health units are taking a harder line than the province on COVID-19 vaccination rules…
Beaconsfield tackles speeding on residential roads with action plan
Despite a number of awareness campaigns since 2018, speeding remains an issue on residential streets in…
Public school near Brantford closed due to COVID-19
A school in St. George, Ont., has been shuttered temporarily due to a COVID-19 outbreak that…
Public sector workers in N.B. give union strike mandate, could walk off job next week
Thousands of public sector workers in New Brunswick have voted strongly in favour of a strike…
Turkey prices on the rise as yet another COVID Thanksgiving nears, says Winnipeg grocer
Looking forward to a turkey dinner this Thanksgiving? It may cost you about a dollar more…
Sask. Rivers introduces proof of vaccination and COVID 19 testing policies
Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division, in alignment with recommendations from public health officials, announced plans to…
Brazil, Mexico challenge Edmonton’s Brendan Bottcher for 2022 men’s world curling berth
Canada has to win a berth in the 2022 world men’s curling championship because of a…
Swoop targeting November return for international flights from Hamilton’s airport
The president of ultra-low-cost air carrier Swoop says it’s setting its sights on a November resumption of…
Kelowna neighbourhoods report nearly 90% of eligible residents with 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Despite getting off to a slow start, some Okanagan neighbourhoods are starting to see COVID-19 immunization…
Peterborough man picks winning numbers to claim $50,000 on lottery ticket: OLG
A Peterborough man plans to invest his winnings after claiming $50,000 on a lottery ticket. According…
Nurses’ union inks collective agreement with Quebec
The Fédération Interprofessionnelle de la Santé du Québec has finally signed a collective agreement with the…
Trudeau says Tofino vacation was a ‘mistake’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s recent Tofino, B.C., vacation was a “mistake,” he said Wednesday, apologizing for…