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The province is committing $200,000 to expand spay and neuter clinics through the Winnipeg Humane Society and Feed the Furbabies Canada. In a press release dated March 28, the province announced the Northern and Remote Veterinary Care Initiative. It includes a new position, the provincial veterinarian for animal welfare, who …
Read More »Manitoba government announces funding to create new psychiatric positions, expand training – Winnipeg
The Manitoba government has announced it will be adding more psychiatrists in the province to address lengthy wait times and high demand for mental health services. “Every Manitoban deserves quality mental health care,” Housing, Addictions and Homelessness Minister Bernadette Smith, minister responsible for mental health, stated in a news release …
Read More »Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John’s and Jersey Mike’s to expand in Canada
A battle of the sandwich brands is materializing as a pair of U.S. sub companies announce big plans for Canada. Inspire Brands announced Wednesday that its Jimmy John’s banner would make its first foray outside the U.S. this year with a restaurant in the Greater Toronto Area and more to …
Read More »Ottawa ‘weighing options’ on further delay to expand assisted dying rules – National
The federal government is considering whether to pause its original plan to broaden the rules that govern medically assisted dying so they include patients whose only underlying condition is a mental disorder. “We’re weighing our options,” Justice Minister Arif Virani said Thursday. It would be the second time the federal …
Read More »Jays add Febles, expand Mattingly’s role
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 7, 2023 7:04 pm Updated November 7, 2023 7:05 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays have hired Carlos Febles as third base coach and expanded the duties of bench coach Don Mattingly. The 47-year-old …
Read More »Ontario plans to expand midwives’ prescribing power to include birth control
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 27, 2023 11:03 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Ontario is planning to expand the list of drugs that midwives can prescribe and administer, including allowing them to prescribe birth control. But while midwives say the updates are …
Read More »Integrity commissioner asked to expand Greenbelt probe to include Doug Ford’s phone
Ontario’s integrity commissioner is being asked to widen his ongoing Greenbelt investigation to include Premier Doug Ford’s personal cellphone, Global News has learned, amidst allegations he is using the device “intentionally to avoid accountability.” The Ontario NDP sent the commissioner a new letter on Tuesday, requesting an investigation into how …
Read More »Manitoba government commits $30 million to expand Grace Hospital’s ICU capacity – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is spending $30 million to expand the capacity of the Grace Hospital ICU unit by 20 beds, Premier Heather Stefanson announced Sunday. “Our government remains committed to healing health care and improving health infrastructure so that Manitobans can access better care …
Read More »Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it’s a first step
TORONTO — Ontario is set to expand the list of tests midwives can order and perform, as part of the government’s push to increase community care options and ease health system pressures. However, midwives say that while the step is welcome, government regulations are still preventing them from practising within …
Read More »Ontario to expand deposit insurance coverage to credit unions for homebuyers
Ontario is expanding deposit insurance to credit unions for homebuyers. Public and Business Service Delivery Minister Kaleed Rasheed says the measures will help protect Ontario credit union members who are saving for their first home. The changes would apply to credit union members who have a first home savings account. …
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