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‘Band-aid response’: Ford government offers forest firefighters $5K bonus

The Ford government has unveiled new incentives for staff in its wildland forest firefighting program as Ontario braces for a potentially intense wildfire season. Minister of Natural Resources Graydon Smith announced $5 million to “attract, retain and recognize” forest firefighters ahead of the official start of the forest fire season …

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‘Band-aid’ solution of tent encampments on Halifax Common rejected by council

Halifax councillors have rejected a recommendation to turn parts of the Halifax Common into designated encampments for homeless people, in an evening of tense and emotional discussion over the issue. Councillors did pass other motions that include leasing private property, using municipal surplus lands and looking to campgrounds and outdoor …

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B.C. family doctors say $118M funding boost is a Band-Aid solution for long-term crisis

B.C. family doctors say a $118-million funding boost from the province will help with high overhead costs in the short-term but won’t address the mounting health-care crisis. More than a million British Columbians are without a family doctor. Family physicians are increasingly leaving their practices due to the mounting costs …

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