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Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos was warned that pharmaceutical companies had steadfastly refused to engage on drug-price reforms before he urged an independent federal agency to pause those reforms in favour of more consultation, a 2021 memo shows. The memo, obtained by the NDP through the access-to-information law and shared with …
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Ontario bill seeks to secure movable soccer nets, named for teen killed
TORONTO — An Ontario bill that would require movable soccer goals to be secured — named in memory of a 15-year-old boy who was killed by one — may become law later this year. Garrett Mills, from Napanee, Ont., was playing in a park with his girlfriend and his best …
Read More »Game 4: Toronto Maple Leafs down Panthers to avoid sweep
The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season — one peppered with desperation and urgency — to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t …
Read More »Lake Winnipeg’s future worries Manitoba’s fishing industry after zebra mussel invasion – Winnipeg
A new species is making its home in Lake Winnipeg, leaving fishers and local residents worried. Zebra mussels are seen as an invasive species in Manitoba’s largest lake, clogging up fishing boats, nets, and ropes. The government of Canada defines the species as invasive, seen not just along Lake Winnipeg …
Read More »Can Canadian sports achieve sustainable culture change? Minister to detail plans – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 11, 2023 7:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal sport minister is expected to announce changes to improve accountability and encourage sustainable culture change in Canadian sports. Pascale St-Onge is due to outline specifics of the plan at …
Read More »Ottawa homicide officers investigating 74-year-old man’s death – Ottawa
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa police say an arrest has been made after the “suspicious death” of a 74-year-old man that’s being investigated by the service’s homicide unit. Police said emergency crews responded to the 2700 block of Carousel Crescent at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday for …
Read More »Next step in Ontario EV auto strategy is a lithium hydroxide plant: minister
TORONTO — Ontario Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli calls it the “sleeper story” of the province’s massive auto industry transition. Now that his quest to establish end-to-end electric vehicle production in the province has landed two battery plants, he’s setting his sights on lithium hydroxide, a critical component of those …
Read More »Manitoba welcomes summer storm season with hail, tornado warning – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s first taste of summer storm season was an impressive one — with tornado warnings in the western part of the province and hail falling in parts of Winnipeg and other southern Manitoba communities. Environment Canada meteorologist Rose Carlsen said the tornado …
Read More »Mother’s Day controversy in Quebec after teachers celebrate parents
The controversial decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother’s Day events with a celebration of parents has caused ripples all the way to the provincial legislature, but supporters say such moves can benefit children. The school service centre that oversees La Chanterelle school in Quebec City said …
Read More »City of Ottawa in talks with province on getting “fair share” of homelessness funding – Ottawa
TORONTO — The City of Ottawa and the province are in talks after Ontario decided to give the nation’s capital less than $1 million in new money for homelessness. Housing Minister Steve Clark told Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in a letter on April 28 that Ottawa was receiving a smaller …
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