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Nova Scotia legislature passes presumed consent law for organ donation
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia legislature has unanimously passed legislation that presumes consent for organ donation, becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to pass such legislation. The Human ...
Apr 13, 2019
Supreme Court decision could lift lid on physician billing figures in Ontario
The Ontario doctors who previously charged the most to the province's health system may soon have their names released to the public, a Supreme Court decision suggested Thursday. Canada's top judicial...
Apr 13, 2019
Canadian women hone "blue-collar" identity in 5-0 quarterfinal win over Germany
ESPOO, Finland - In an unfamiliar game against an unfamiliar foe, Canada summoned the brand of hockey the team believes can win gold at the women's world championship. Blayre Turnbull's two goals ...
Apr 13, 2019
Winger Nick DeLeon signs new contract, finds new home with Toronto FC
TORONTO - Winger Nick DeLeon was one of several Toronto FC players to take their kids onto the field last Saturday for the anthems before facing the Chicago Fire. It was an emotional first for&nb...
Apr 13, 2019
Turbulence hits union contract negotiations with Bombardier and Airbus
MONTREAL - Negotiations appear to have hit some turbulence in efforts to renew a contract between unionized employees and the Bombardier and Airbus-controlled limited partnership that is assembling th...
Apr 13, 2019
Trudeau to visit gurdwara after government removes reference to Sikh extremism
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit one of the largest Sikh temples in Canada this morning, just hours after his government agreed to remove a reference to Sikh extremism from a repor...
Apr 13, 2019
Women launch lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at N.B hospital
MONCTON, N.B. - A proposed class action lawsuit has been launched against New Brunswick's largest health authority and an obstetrics nurse by women who believe the nurse improperly ...
Apr 13, 2019
Brexit delay makes time for Canada, Britain to craft trade deal, envoy says
OTTAWA - Britain's prolonged divorce proceeding from the European Union will give it more time to forge a proper free-trade deal with Canada, says the country's envoy to Ottawa. The United K...
Apr 13, 2019
Gloves come off as Canadian TV rivals battle over fees for carrying NHL games
MONTREAL - Quebecor has proposed putting a corporate dispute with BCE's Bell Canada on ice until at least April 23 - a move that offers possible relief for hockey fans who prefer t...
Apr 13, 2019
Trump wields presidential power on energy projects such as stalled Keystone XL
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is eager to jump-start energy projects such as the TransCanada Keystone XL oil pipeline, and he's taken action to assert executive power over such infrastructu...
Apr 13, 2019