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Ontario drivers woke up to an average fuel price of 170.2 cents per litre on Thursday and Premier Doug Ford was among those frustrated by the gas price increase. During a question and answer period at a stop in Oakville, Ont., Ford went off on gas prices, mentioning concerns about …
Read More »Second B.C. grant program facing scrutiny amid conflict concerns
One of the B.C. government’s most recognizable programs is facing scrutiny, amid concerns about possible conflicts of interest in provincial grant administration. Opposition parties are calling for a probe of the Buy BC program, an initiative meant to help promote local agricultural products. The grant program is being administered by …
Read More »Ontario weighing nurse practitioner funding options amid extra billing concerns
The Ford government is exploring options on how to bring nurse practitioners into the public healthcare system as service providers similar to doctors, Global News has learned, as the province deals with increased complaints of fee-based clinics that have popped up across Ontario. Government sources told Global News that Ontario …
Read More »Regina seniors seek help from province over safety concerns in, around their home – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some Regina seniors are sounding the alarm over a lack of safety measures in and around their home and are calling on the province for help. Marlene Robins is a current resident of the Mary Helen Herchmer, a seniors housing unit complex …
Read More »Alberta government has ‘deep concerns’ about federal housing announcement
The Alberta government says it has “deep concerns” and not enough information about a $6-billion federal housing announcement made Tuesday morning. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement while he was in Dartmouth, N.S., as part of the government’s pre-budget tour. Trudeau says while the fund will help address the …
Read More »Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
Air Canada has awarded a Hong Kong company a major contract to perform heavy maintenance on 56 of its wide-body jets, sparking concerns about Chinese spies bugging the planes and aircraft becoming trapped in China if a military conflict erupts with Taiwan. The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air …
Read More »Video of forceful arrest by Toronto police officers on TTC raises concerns
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Video of a forceful arrest on a TTC subway train circulating on social media is leading to questions about the need for such a severe response. Toronto police say they are aware of the video and that the “Professional Standards Unit is …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets owner calms fans amid attendance concerns, assures future stability – Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets fans finally have some answers after a week of turmoil over the NHL team’s future in Winnipeg. Five days ago, Jets chairperson Mark Chipman said current season ticket sale numbers were “not going to work over the long haul,” with the team’s season ticket base dropping by 27 …
Read More »Ottawa mulling new ombudsperson to field concerns over online harms: source – National
The federal government’s evolving plan to help protect Canadians from harm online could include a new ombudsperson to field public concerns and a regulator that would oversee the conduct of internet platforms. The new positions would be established as a part of the forthcoming online-harms legislation, which the government is …
Read More »Winnipeg union weighs in on City Hall safety concerns – Winnipeg
The Canadian Union for Public Employees Local 500, is weighing in on the conversation about safety concerns at Winnipeg’s City Hall. Concerns were sparked after a shooting at Edmonton, Alberta’s City Hall last week, with two city councillors are raising red flags about their workplace. CUPE Local 500 president, Gord …
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