Canadian researchers find ‘silent’ strokes common for seniors after surgery
HAMILTON — Canadian researchers say so-called “silent” strokes are common in seniors after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery and double their risk of cognitive...
Trudeau should apologize for violation of ethics code: Philpott
OTTAWA — Former Liberal cabinet minister turned Independent MP Jane Philpott says the people of Canada still “deserve an apology” from Prime Minister Justin...
Ontario to regulate ABA therapists who support people with autism
Ontario plans to regulate the clinicians who provide applied behaviour analysis, a form of therapy often used to support people with autism, Social Services Minister Todd...
Competition watchdog writes province to support loosening Ontario liquor rules
Ontario’s moves to liberalize rules around the sale of alcohol have received an endorsement from Canada’s national competition watchdog.
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell heaped praise on the...
Canada open to putting more limits on exports of plastic waste: McKenna
OTTAWA — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she has asked her department to look at what else Canada can do to reduce the amount...
Growing number of newcomers, refugees ending up homeless in Canada, studies say
OTTAWA — A growing number of newcomers to Canada are ending up in shelters or are finding themselves homeless, newly released government figures show.
Two new reports released this...
AGCO Cannabis Store Lottery: Georgina Island FN not among winners
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced this week the results of the First Nations cannabis authorization lottery, which will allow the...
Lake Drive Land Dispute: Council approves appraisals on lakeside lots
Despite objections raised by Lake Drive residents at a special council session on July 24th, Town Council decided to move forward with "fair market...
Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed, new UN report shows
OTTAWA — Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees...
Organized crime drug rings bust, $45 million property seized, York police say
AURORA, Ont. — Police say they’ve taken down two crime rings that allegedly distributed illicit drugs throughout Ontario.
York Regional Police say in one investigation,...
