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Ahead of a high-stakes health summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the country’s health-care system is not working for Canadians and that his negotiations with premiers will focus on targeted investments aimed at improving results. All 13 of Canada’s premiers are in Ottawa for a first ministers meeting …
Read More »Trudeau cabinet retreat to focus on cost of living ahead of Parliament’s return – National
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will kick off a three-day retreat on Monday to discuss their priorities ahead of Parliament’s return. Trudeau’s cabinet will be in Hamilton, Ont., until Wednesday, and will focus on the cost of living and the economy, his office said in a news release …
Read More »COP15: Negotiators reach nature deal ahead of convention’s last day
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 19, 2022 7:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Negotiators in Montreal have finalized an agreement to halt and reverse the destruction of nature by 2030, as the COP15 talks enter their final official day. An announcement issued early Monday …
Read More »Honey and Barry Sherman’s daughter issues info appeal ahead of 5 year anniversary
The daughter of Honey and Barry Sherman has issued a plea for information in the unsolved murder case of her parents ahead of the five-year anniversary of their deaths. “Five years ago, on December 13, 2017, my beloved parents, Honey and Barry Sherman, were brutally murdered in their Toronto home,” …
Read More »Warm weather to return, but a frigid few days ahead for Winnipeg: Environment Canada – Winnipeg
Winnipeg is in for a frigid few days, but Environment Canada says warmer weather is on its way. The cold roared into the city Monday, with temperatures dropping nearly 20 degrees over 24 hours to hit -24 C by 5 p.m., according to the national weather service. Read more: First …
Read More »Why a booming jobs market may mean a rough road ahead
The Canadian economy added a blockbuster 108,000 jobs last month. People worked more hours and their wages went up. It’s great news for Canadian workers. And economists say it paints a picture of an economy that is doing better than expected. “It just shows how strong and resilient the economy …
Read More »Saanich mayoral candidates face off on municipality’s top issues ahead of Saturday election
B.C.’s municipal election is on the horizon. Voting day is Oct. 15 across the province. Affordable housing, road safety and the possibility of amalgamating with the City of Victoria are all top of mind for voters in Vancouver Island’s most populous municipality. Incumbent Mayor Fred Haynes and former district councillor Dean Murdock shared …
Read More »Why wiping out monkeypox could be impossible, with more outbreaks expected in the years ahead
Monkeypox cases surged in countries around the world throughout the spring and summer, but there’s hope this unprecedented global outbreak may be finally winding down. Health officials in several regions are even optimistic that this virus — which has spread to more than 100 countries, causing over 60,000 infections this …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccination low among young Alberta children ahead of predicted fall surge
More than a month after Alberta children under five became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, uptake is slower than expected, and some experts are urging parents to consider the shot as fall approaches. According to provincial data, 4.6 per cent of kids between the ages of six months and four …
Read More »Apprehension and optimism: young Indigenous people share their thoughts ahead of Pope’s visit
WARNING: This story contains distressing details. As the Pope’s visit to Canada draws near, CBC Edmonton asked several Indigenous young people what the visit means to them and what impact they hope it has on their communities. Pope Francis, set to arrive in Edmonton on Sunday, is expected to deliver an apology …
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