By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said Thursday. An eighth death was also reported. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration revealed that its criminal investigations unit started tracking […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords VERNER, Ont.–Premier Doug Ford picked a political fight with Ontario’s opposition leader at a normally non-partisan rural expo Tuesday, accusing her of being behind a smattering of jeers he received at the event. Ford lashed out at NDP Leader Andrea Horwath during a news conference at […]
The Canadian Press ANTIGONISH, N.S.–Former prime minister Brian Mulroney officially opened an institute of government named after him at St. Francis Xavier University in central Nova Scotia yesterday. Canada’s 18th prime minister graduated from the university in 1959. The $60-million Brian Mulroney Institute of Government, housed in a new 75,000-square-foot […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–It won’t be campaigning as usual for Justin Trudeau today as the Liberal leader grapples with the fallout from a bombshell that landed on the campaign trail. An 18-year-old photo surfaced yesterday of him dressed elaborately as Aladdin, with his face and hands blackened by makeup. Trudeau […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–Some people have a beef about an A&W ad featuring Saskatchewan Roughrider fans that promotes the Beyond Meat burger. During the commercial the fans taste-test the vegetable-based product outside Mosaic Stadium in Regina and offer their opinions. Some people are angry and claim the Roughriders were helping […]
By Camille Bains The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — Marijuana and alcohol were the most common substances leading to hospitalization of youth aged 10 to 24 across the country, says a report that highlights the prevalence of mental-health conditions as contributing factors. About 23,500 people in that age group were hospitalized […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–A major union representing education workers in Ontario says its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a potential strike that could take effect by the end of the month. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says 93 percent of its 55,000 members voted in favour […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed past the political pack yesterday by introducing a wide-ranging set of new policy promises while her rivals were recycling or expanding on old ideas. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer re-introduced tax credits from the Harper government era, and Justin Trudeau pledged funds […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–A crackdown on excessive vehicle noise announced by Toronto’s mayor and police in July appears to have done little beyond nabbing scores of motorists in too much of a hurry. The downtown blitz aimed at muffling the worst offenders resulted in 95 tickets, almost all for […]
The Canadian Press VERNER, Ont.–Ontario’s annual International Plowing Match was set to get underway today, and most of the province’s political party leaders were expected to be there. Premier Doug Ford and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath will both be taking part in the match’s opening ceremonies. Green party Leader Mike […]
The Canadian Press BRAMPTON, Ont.–Police say one person has died and another suffered serious injuries after they were shot in a car yesterday on a highway west of Toronto. Peel Regional Police Const. Heather Cannon says they received a 911 call at 2:28 a.m. from someone who reported being shot. […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal food safety watchdog says a batch of powdered baby formula has been recalled due to rancidity. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product, which it notes was also off-colour. Abbot Laboratories says it voluntarily […]
