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Doctors in Newfoundland and Labrador say rapid implementation of a province-wide electronic health information system threatens to harm patients and push some physicians to retire or leave the province. The province’s health authority says its electronic health information system, CorCare, based on the Epic software platform used in many parts …
Read More »Mandatory minimum child pornography sentences unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules
Politics The Supreme Court of Canada says the one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography are unconstitutional. Decision affirms ruling of the Quebec Court of Appeal Jim Bronskill · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 31, 2025 11:47 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago …
Read More »Parents react to Alberta moving toward opt-in sex ed, mandatory pronoun notification
The Alberta government’s plan to require parents to opt in to sex education for their children in schools is upsetting some parents and satisfying others. The United Conservative Party government tabled Bill 27, the Education Amendment Act, on Thursday. If the legislation passes, parents would have to opt in to …
Read More »Financial literacy test will be mandatory to get Ontario high school diploma: Lecce
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2024 9:54 am Updated May 30, 2024 10:10 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario students will soon be required to pass a financial literacy test as part of a number of changes coming to the requirements …
Read More »Quebec schools can stay open during March break, but it’s not mandatory
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s public schools can stay open during March break to make up for lost class time — but it won’t be mandatory, the province’s education minister said Tuesday. Bernard Drainville announced a $300-million plan to help students catch up after the labour conflict …
Read More »Ontario to do away with mandatory coroner’s inquests on construction site deaths
TORONTO — Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey says the province intends to do away with mandatory coroner’s inquests for workers who died on constructions sites. In its place, the province will conduct an annual review of construction site deaths in an effort to alleviate pressure on overloaded coroners. The changes …
Read More »WHL announces mandatory neck guard protection following Adam Johnson’s death
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced on Wednesday that neck guard protection is to be worn by all players following the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson. The former NHL player suffered a fatal slash to the neck during the second …
Read More »Naloxone kits mandatory in high risk Ontario workplaces starting today
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2023 5:35 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some workplaces in Ontario are now required to carry a kit used to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. As of today, workplace safety legislation mandates what the government …
Read More »Mandatory evacuation for Buffalo Narrows, Sask. goes out overnight
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Buffalo Narrows, Sask., underwent a mandatory evacuation Monday night after the mayor and council held an emergency meeting. The community had an extended loss of power and had poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. Buses and vehicles were escorted out of …
Read More »Wildfires prompt mandatory evacuations of Entwistle, Evansburg west of Edmonton
Fueled by warm weather, high winds and extremely dry conditions, several out-of-control wildfires have grown near Entwistle and Evansburg, and on Saturday night an evacuation order was issued for the communities west of Edmonton in Parkland County and Yellowhead County. Just before 3 a.m. Sunday, Yellowhead County expanded its evacuation …
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