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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 …
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 »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 »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. …
Read More »What to do with your Christmas tree in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg wants your old Christmas tree. The city’s Let’s Chip In tree recycling program kicked off this week and will be accepting your slightly used Christmas trees at drop-off locations around Winnipeg until Saturday. Read more: Winnipeg Christmas tree supply to meet demand this year despite North …
Read More »Trucks, buses must have electronic logging devices to track driving hours by Jan. 1
Ottawa is requiring federally regulated commercial trucks and buses across the country to be equipped by Jan. 1 with devices to track driving hours. The rule is being imposed to protect drivers from logging too many hours on the road. Ottawa amended its regulations in 2019 and required provinces and …
Read More »Woman serving life sentence for second degree murder escapes Winnipeg facility – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 27, 2022 3:34 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Correctional Service of Canada says a woman serving a life sentence for second-degree murder escaped a minimum-security facility in Winnipeg by walking out the back door. The federal agency …
Read More »Planning to buy a car in 2023? Expectations will have to ‘change’, experts caution – National
Finding affordable and quality vehicles has been difficult for the last couple of years — be it due to semi-conductor shortages or supply chain issues — and according to some industry experts, the Canadian auto market will continue to reflect past trends for most of 2023 before things ease up …
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