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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is welcoming North Dakotans who may be seeking medical services in the wake of the abortion ban. The province says anyone can access abortion services, in light of the law that bans nearly all abortions in North Dakota. The U.S. state …
Read More »Former OPSEU financial services administrator countersues union, denies misconduct
The former financial services administrator of an Ontario public sector union is countersuing the organization, claiming he didn’t receive any payments he wasn’t entitled to and always upheld his responsibilities. The Ontario Public Services Employees Union is suing former financial services administrator Maurice Gabay, along with former president Warren (Smokey) …
Read More »Canadian cities cutting transit services could cause ‘death spiral,’ researcher warns
Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and strengthen public transit systems in a time of declining ridership and labour challenges, a transit researcher says. While cities like Montreal and Halifax are reducing bus routes to save money or deal with staff shortages, a …
Read More »Niagara sees ‘surge’ in demand for services as Quebec migrants transferred to Ontario
A community group in Ontario’s Niagara region says it was already dealing with a tripling of requests for assistance from asylum seekers before Ottawa recently began transferring more migrants to the province from Quebec. Deanna D’Elia, the general manager of employment and immigrant services at the YMCA of Niagara, said …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Most Unwanted Dog: Animal Services takes new approach to adoption during influx of dogs – Winnipeg
Facing an influx of dogs, Winnipeg’s Animal Services has turned to a a novel idea to find homes for their pups. They’re going with an honesty-is the-best-policy approach to help connect their harder-to-adopt dogs with the perfect owner, explains Animal Services general manager, Leland Gordon. Read more: Winnipeg Animal Services …
Read More »Toronto Police Services Board to review proposed $48 million funding increase – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 9, 2023 6:11 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — The Toronto Police Services Board is set to meet today to decide whether to approve a nearly $50-million funding increase for the city’s police force, which would result in …
Read More »2 Kelowna university students find affordable rent living with and volunteering services to seniors
The first time he visited Kelowna before studying physics at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO) this fall, Regina’s Mike Marshall was surprised to find everything was so much more expensive than in his hometown. But Marshall, 25, says he was even more surprised when his friend, who also came from …
Read More »Amid increased suicide numbers, a Lab City resident calls for better mental health and addictions services
There are no treatment or mental health facilities in Labrador West, says Keith Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick himself went to the Humberwood Centre in Corner Brook when he was looking to abstain from substance use. (CBC) WARNING: This story contains a discussion of suicide. Keith Fitzpatrick of Labrador City knows all too …
Read More »Alberta Health Services board member resigns in response to premier’s plan to replace directors
With the looming threat of firing hanging over their heads, at least one Alberta Health Services board member has resigned. In a Oct. 7 letter obtained by CBC News, Deborah Apps says she can’t stand by waiting for Premier Danielle Smith to act on a promise to replace the 12-member board of …
Read More »Taxi operator closure has ‘left a gap’ in local transportation services, says northern B.C. mayor
Some businesses in a northern B.C. town are being impacted by the closure of the only local taxi service provider three months ago. In May, Paddy Hirshfield and Patrick Hibbitts said they would close Bulkley Valley Taxi as the market in Smithers — roughly halfway between Prince George and Prince Rupert, and home …
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