The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–After more than two years riding the brakes on a raft of promised reforms to election laws, the Trudeau government is preparing to put the pedal to the metal to get them in place in time for the next federal election in 2019. With Elections Canada […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–For the third-straight day, Ontario’s Liberal government, which is facing an election in about two months, pledged to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on health care–promising Thursday to tackle overcrowding and long waits in the province’s hospitals. Premier Kathleen Wynne, whose Liberals are down in […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–A five-year-old autistic boy who fell into a pond on his first full day of school last fall and drowned was fascinated by water, according to a report released yesterday by Saskatoon Public Schools. Kindergarten student Ahmedsadiq Hussein Elmmi was found in a pond near Ecole Dundonald […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The Trudeau Liberals are being told to be careful in how they frame a national dialogue on racism to ensure it focuses on solutions, instead of sparking a contentious debate that could thwart federal efforts. The Liberals soon will launch consultations on a national anti-racism strategy […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Premier Kathleen Wynne said yesterday her government will spend $2.1 billion over the next four years to rebuild Ontario’s mental health system–the latest in a string of funding announcements the opposition parties are calling an attempt by the Liberals to bolster their re-election chances. Wynne, whose […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–A hiking date on Vancouver Island for two friends turned into a life-saving rescue from the edge of a frigid waterfall that earned Janson Chapman a bravery medal and a lifetime partner. Chapman, a golf course greens keeper from Colwood, was one of 46 people honoured […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — A new study suggests mothers who can’t afford enough food are more likely to stop breastfeeding before other moms, even though nearly all begin at a similar rate. University of Toronto researchers don’t delve into the reasons why, but conclude that financially […]
By Frank Bajak Of The Associated Press And Lise Olsen Of The Houston Chronicle The Associated Press HOUSTON — A toxic onslaught from the nation’s petrochemical hub was largely overshadowed by the record-shattering deluge of Hurricane Harvey as residents and first responders struggled to save lives and property. More than […]
The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA–Given prior experience, the Canadian helicopter contingent bound for Mali probably will face greater danger from the risk of a mechanical failure and crash than it will from a terrorist attack, the chief of the defence staff suggested yesterday. That’s in part because Canada’s contribution to […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–A group that represents defence lawyers says some proposed laws aimed at cracking down on drivers distracted by hand-held electronic devices go too far. Manitoba and Ontario are two provinces planning to let police temporarily suspend the licences of drivers caught using hand-held cellphones and other […]
The Canadian Press CALGARY–An Alberta man who was nicknamed “balloonatic” for soaring over the Calgary Stampede grounds in a lawn chair held aloft with helium balloons says he’s planning a legal flight that would break a skydiving record. Dan Boria said he plans to apply for permits from Transport Canada […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Gun-sellers would be required to keep records of firearms inventory and sales for at least 20 years under government legislation introduced today. The proposed measure–part of a wide-ranging firearms bill tabled in the House of Commons–is intended to assist police in investigating gun trafficking and other crimes. […]
