Ontario is reviewing pricing practices of nursing agencies involved in long-term care homes, the minister responsible for the file said Wednesday. Long-Term Care Minister Paul Calandra said at the legislature that his deputy minister has formed a technical advisory committee to examine the issue in response to queries about price …

With a sloped view, where every seat in the house gives both good visual and audio, Mirvish’s CAA theatre holds a warm spot in theatre critic Steve Fisher’s heart, but it may cease to exist if redevelopment plans proceed. The 112-year-old property, which has operated as a cinema and theatre …

The Winnipeg High School Hockey League crown will come down to a one-game, winner-take-all contest. The Garden City Gophers temporarily thwarted a potential three-peat as they defeated the two-time defending champion St. Paul’s Crusaders in game 2 of the city championship series 5-2 on Wednesday at the Seven Oaks Sportsplex. …

It has been a full house so far at this year’s Ag Expo in Lethbridge, Alta. “We have maximized the tradeshow floor and used every bit of space we could use,” said show manager Dave Fiddler. The event is attracting exhibitors from all over Canada and the United States, bringing …

When it comes to an accident, speed is paramount in ensuring patients have the best chance of recovery, but with a healthcare system in crisis, speedy care is not always the case. Micheal Groulx, 32, a small business owner from Angus, Ont., was framing a house in Collingwood last Wednesday …

Police have arrested a man after he allegedly charged a parking officer in Toronto. Toronto police said they were called to the area of York Street and Wellington Street on Feb. 27 just before midday for reports of an assault. A parking officer issued a man with a violation for …

A Manitoba delegation has returned from the Philippines and it’s bringing with it some help for Manitoba’s ailing health-care system. The government said the five-day visit exceeded expectations and they were able to provide 350 letters of intent to nurses, which was more than they hoped. This includes 190 registered …

Indigo, Canada’s biggest bookstore chain, says it expects data of current and former employees stolen in a ransomware attack last month to appear on the “dark web” as soon as Thursday, but will not pay a ransom to the “criminals” responsible. An updated section of Indigo’s website — which was …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 1, 2023 5:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size SARASOTA, Fla. – Phil Clarke hits a solo homer to drive in the game-winning run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 on Wednesday in spring training action. …