Category Archives: Canada
Ontario pharmacies to implement mandatory reporting of medication errors
TORONTO - Ontario pharmacies will soon have to report medication errors to an independent third party, a move that is being applauded by the mother of a boy who died after a medication mistake. The co...
Jun 20, 2017
Halifax approves downtown soccer stadium for new professional league team
Halifax is a step closer to capturing a coveted new FIFA-sanctioned professional soccer franchise after city councillors unanimously signed off on a pop-up stadium at a downtown municipal sports field...
Jun 20, 2017
Vulnerability of indebted households to hit 'historic' levels as rates rise: PBO
OTTAWA - The expected, gradual rise of interest rates over the next few years is poised to push the financial vulnerability of indebted Canadian households well above levels seen over the last three d...
Jun 20, 2017
Funeral planned for Canadian killed fighting ISIL: mother
The mother of a Canadian killed while secretly fighting Islamic State militants in Syria says she’s relieved she’ll finally be able to lay her son to rest months after his death. Tina Mart...
Jun 20, 2017
Security bill limits CSIS disruption powers, boosts review of spy services
OTTAWA - The Liberal government’s sweeping new security legislation would limit - but not eliminate - controversial powers that allow Canada’s spy agency to actively disrupt terror plots. ...
Jun 20, 2017
Montreal mayor condemns U.S. withdrawal from climate change pact
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre has described U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement as “nonsense.” In his opening address...
Jun 20, 2017
Canadian Holocaust scholar says he's a target of Polish 'hate' campaign
An eminent Canadian historian whose writings on the Holocaust in Poland have attracted death threats said Tuesday that fierce criticism of his research is an unjustified attack on academic freedom. In...
Jun 20, 2017
N.B. spent $13 million to find $10 million in savings, auditor says
FREDERICTON - A consultant who was paid $13 million to find savings for the New Brunswick government only saved $10 million - or less, the province’s auditor general says. Kim MacPherson said th...
Jun 20, 2017
Emotional Braidwood offers condolences to Hague family in video statement
EDMONTON - Boxer Adam Braidwood fought back tears in a video statement where he offered condolences to the family of Tim Hague, who died after losing to the former CFL player in a heavyweight boxing m...
Jun 20, 2017
New Brunswick should legislate greenhouse gas reduction targets: auditor general
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s auditor general is calling on the province to legislate targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. “Legislated targets give a government more authori...
Jun 20, 2017