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As of Jan. 1 pharmacists in Ontario will be allowed to prescribe treatments for 13 common conditions, but that doesn’t mean they’ll all be ready to do it. The province’s ministry of health issued a reminder of the previously announcedexpansion of pharmacists’ roles on Wednesday, noting the service will be …
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Suspects wanted after assault on TTC streetcar – Toronto
Toronto police say two people are wanted after an assault on a TTC streetcar earlier this month. Police said on Dec. 17, officers responded to reports of an assault on the transit system near Gerrard Street and the Don Valley Parkway. Investigators say the victim was on board the streetcar …
Read More »‘World Unity Convoy’ planned for February in Winnipeg, organizers say – Winnipeg
The organizers of a so-called “Freedom Convoy” that paralyzed Ottawa for a month in February announced a 2023 gathering in Winnipeg. Organizers announced the plans to hold a “World Unity Convoy” in Winnipeg in a Facebook Live video Dec. 25, from a page called “Canada Unity”. They say the event …
Read More »Study shows decline in Canadians’ mental health during holidays
A study by digital health platform Felix is highlighting mental health challenges Canadians are facing during the holidays. The report, released last month, found that one in four residents say their mental health declines during this period, as many experience a mixed bag of emotions. Felix’s medical director Dr. Kelly Anderson …
Read More »Latest officer death heartbreaking, but expert says recent police deaths not a trend
When Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot while responding to a call Tuesday afternoon he became the sixth Canadian police officer to die since September, but an expert is warning the numbers do not represent a trend. Michael Arntfield, a criminologist and professor at Western University, said the recent deaths are …
Read More »Bail hearing set for 8 teen girls charged in ‘swarming’ death of homeless Toronto man – Toronto
TORONTO — Eight teenage girls facing second-degree murder charges in the death of a homeless man in Toronto are set to appear for a bail hearing in the new year. Toronto police have said three 13-year-olds, three 14-year-olds, and two 16-year-olds allegedly swarmed and stabbed a 59-year-old man in the …
Read More »Manitoba NDP leader says he would revive annual open house at legislature – Winnipeg
Manitoba’s Opposition NDP leader says he’d like to bring back the annual holiday open house at the legislature if he were to be elected premier. Wab Kinew says security is important, but so is the tradition of allowing the public into the legislature where they can meet politicians in a …
Read More »More than 10,000 Hydro-Québec customers still without power one week after winter storm
Thousands of Quebec households remained without electricity Thursday morning a week after a winter storm descended on the province. As of 10:30 a.m., Hydro-Québec reported that more than 10,000 clients are in the dark, including more than 3,000 in the Quebec City area. Other affected areas include the Laurentians, where …
Read More »Investigation continues into alleged murder of OPP officer after 2 people charged
Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate the alleged murder of an officer who police say was ambushed while responding to a call. News Source link
Read More »S&P/TSX composite up in late Thursday morning trading, U.S. stock markets also higher
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 29, 2022 11:28 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up in late-morning trading along with U.S. markets as technology and financial stocks rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 142.02 points at 19,426.12. …
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