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The municipal staff who administer the child-care system across Ontario are telling Education Minister Stephen Lecce that an $85.5-million cut to their budgets puts the success of the $10-a-day program at risk. The Ontario Municipal Social Services Association said in a letter to the minister that the national program, which Ontario signed onto in 2022, has …
Read More »Avalanche risks listed as considerable throughout B.C.’s Southern Interior – Okanagan
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Frigid temperatures last week and an above-seasonal forecast next week. Weather-wise, it’s been a roller-coaster start to 2024 in B.C.’s Southern Interior. 4:14 Avalanche awareness safety tips In Kelowna, the mercury fell to -30 C on Jan. 13, with Saturday, Jan. 20, …
Read More »Overworked healthcare staff leads to safety risks, toxic work environment: CFNU report – Winnipeg
Long hours and staffing issues are causing risk to health-care staff and their patients, according to a report from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), released Friday. The “Safe Hours Save Lives” report compiles research about the effects of overwork in the healthcare sector. The report also features interviews …
Read More »Canada wildfires are disrupting U.S. flights. What are the risks of flying? – National
Transport Canada is “closely monitoring” the wildfire situation and its impact on air travel as smoke from the country’s blazing forest fires has already disrupted flights in the United States. Smoke spreading from wildfires in Canada delayed hundreds of flights Thursday at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, New Jersey’s Newark Liberty …
Read More »24 Sussex closure: Ottawa was warned of risks in delaying PM home decision
Almost a year before the closure of 24 Sussex Drive due to disrepair and an infestation of rodents, the chairman of the National Capital Commission’s board of directors warned that further delaying a cabinet decision on the fate of the residence would put the whole structure at risk. The mansion, …
Read More »Cannabis use during pregnancy raising concern about birth risks
Researchers say an increase in emergency room visits and hospitalizations related to cannabis use by pregnant women is raising concerns about risks including preterm labour, low birth weight and negative effects on the baby’s developing brain. Their study was based on data from 980,398 pregnancies in Ontario among 691,242 people …
Read More »Lack of Ontario long COVID strategy risks care: ministry documents
TORONTO — Ontario’s lack of a long COVID strategy has led the health sector to cobble together “fragmented” clinics that are at risk of closure and may lead to little to no support for patients, internal Ministry of Health documents warn. Long COVID is not yet well understood, but the …
Read More »‘First-of-its-kind’ report on B.C. sex workers outlines risks, calls for action
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 200 B.C. sex workers were surveyed for a report that outlines risks and needs within the industry. Those surveyed said they operate within the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver Island. Read more: Suspect in kidnapping, drugging and sexual assault of …
Read More »Health risks low, environmental impact not yet known after SSonix fire in St. Catharines: officials
City and provincial officials gave assurances there’s little health risk for residents in Port Weller, two months after exposure to a chemical fire in mid-January which saw nearby neighbourhoods evacuated. Some 100-plus attendees joined authorities for a town hall at the Grantham Lions Club Wednesday to hear an official update …
Read More »Canada’s spy agency warns ‘smart city’ platforms pose security risks – National
Canada’s intelligence service warns that technological innovations adopted by municipalities could be exploited by adversaries such as the Chinese government to harvest sensitive data, target diaspora communities and interfere in elections. A newly released report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service urges policy-makers and the technology industry to consider steps …
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