By Lindsey Tanner The Associated Press CHICAGO — Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily. In a study of nearly half-a-million British adults, coffee […]
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The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–An estimated 776,000 Canadian children live in areas of the country parched of available daycare spaces, suggests a new report that outlines the statistical flip side of high child-care costs in some parts of the country. The study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, being […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government is imposing strict regulations aimed at ensuring organized crime doesn’t infiltrate the recreational marijuana market once cannabis becomes legal in Canada on Oct. 17. But officials said that doesn’t mean individuals with past convictions for possession–or even trafficking–of cannabis automatically will be excluded from […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Liberal Environment minister Catherine McKenna says parody social media accounts that deliberately try to mislead readers are a form of identity theft that needs to be addressed. McKenna herself was targeted by a parody account that was shut down Tuesday by Twitter after McKenna complained–only to […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber The world’s only northern nation without some form of Arctic university soon may have three of them. There are plans in all three of Canada’s territories to give their residents a better shot at higher education. Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut all have different approaches […]
The Canadian Press MISSISSAUGA, Ont.–The Liberals have nominated their first candidate for next year’s federal election. At a Toronto-area rally yesterday evening that included a speech by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Navdeep Bains was acclaimed as the Liberal candidate in Mississauga-Malton. The minister of innovation, science and economic development said […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a pure silver coin containing a small chip from a meteorite to mark the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The society’s executive director, Randy Attwood, said each one-oz. coin contains a small chunk of the Campo del […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–A Senate committee tasked with studying the Disability Tax Credit and a disabilities savings plan says the two programs need to be overhauled and is urging the government to do more to help the disabled. Sen. Art Eggleton said less than 40 percent of people living with […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Although he officially takes up the premier’s mantle tomorrow, Doug Ford already has set the wheels in motion for several of his plans for Ontario. And one expert predicts the Progressive Conservative leader will move quickly on his agenda once he seizes the reins of the […]
The Canadian PressRyan McKenna REGINA–The head of Canada’s national police force apologized to the families of missing and murdered indigenous women yesterday while pledging improved relations with aboriginal communities. “On behalf of myself and my organization, I’m truly sorry for the loss of your loved ones and the pain that […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Public Safety minister Ralph Goodale says the government will look at ways to make things fair for those who have criminal records for marijuana possession after legalization comes into force. Goodale said the question of pardoning individuals with criminal records for possessing marijuana is legitimate and one […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Justin Trudeau will skip Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill this year. Instead, the prime minister will be on the road, celebrating Canada’s 151st birthday in three cities in three different regions. Trudeau is scheduled to visit Leamington, Ont., Regina, Sask., and Dawson City, Yukon–all on July […]
