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Police in Peel Region say they are investigating after a report surfaced that a Toronto-area man allegedly sold a legal but potentially deadly substance to people abroad who later used the chemical compound to take their own lives. David Parfett’s son Tom died by suicide at the age of 22. …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Society seeks funding to extend support pilot projects in Ontario
When Alfred Aquilina brought his wife to the long-term care facility that would be her new home, he was carrying her suitcase and a heavy load of emotions. He knew it was the right time for Mercedes Aquilina, who at age 65 has early onset dementia and Parkinson’s disease. But …
Read More »City seeks new service provider to help clean Downtown Eastside after axing VANDU contract – BC
Vancouver sanitation crews are removing between 2,000 and 3,000 kilograms of garbage and other materials from East Hastings Street each day, and the city is looking to hire a non-profit or social enterprise to help improve cleanliness, clear a safe path for pedestrians and reduce fire hazards. The City of …
Read More »Iranian accused of sanction-dodging seeks expedited Canadian citizenship
A Toronto man accused by Canada’s intelligence service of helping Iran dodge international sanctions has filed a court case against the government for not granting him citizenship. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service has alleged Alireza Onghaei took part in “foreign influenced activities … that are detrimental to the interests of …
Read More »Ontario seeks to extend Pickering Nuclear plant to 2026, eyes refurbishment: sources
Ontario is asking to extend the life of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and is weighing a refurbishment that could see it in service for several more decades, ahead of a looming electricity supply crunch, sources told The Canadian Press. The nuclear plant, which accounted for 14 per cent of …
Read More »Medical students studying in China University seeks physical training in India, Delhi HC issues notice, Health News, ET HealthWorld
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre and National Medical Council (NMC) on a plea moved by students seeking directions to NMC to allow physical training in India of Indian students studying medicine in China, who are stuck in their home country India, due to COVID-19 …
Read More »RoDTEP: Electronics industry seeks 1.5% base rate
The electronics industry on Wednesday proposed a base rate for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) of at least 1.5 per cent in the electronics category, based on the minimum assumption of logistics and power costs in manufacturing. Beyond this, individual products with high export potential should …
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