The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal information watchdog says a government bill intended to increase transparency actually would do the opposite. In a report presented to Parliament today, information commissioner Suzanne Legault said the bill tabled in June would take Canadians’ right to know backwards rather than forward. Legault, an ombudsman […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The risk of job losses due to a minimum wage increase could be significantly reduced if the Ontario government extended the policy phase-in period, says a new report from a coalition of businesses. The Keep Ontario Working Coalition, which includes groups such as the Ontario Chamber […]
The Canadian PressJohn Cotter EDMONTON–Conservationists are mourning the death of a female grizzly bear that had been moved from a popular area west of Calgary this summer to a remote park in northwest Alberta. Stephen Legault, of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, said Bear 148 was shot by a […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–The federal Liberals are working on an apology for the Canadian government’s decision in 1939 to turn away a boat of German Jews hoping to seek asylum in Canada, The Canadian Press has learned. Some wanted the apology for the MS St. Louis to come in […]
The Canadian PressJohn Cotter A Victoria Cross and other medals awarded to one of Canada’s Second World War heroes have been sold at auction to a buyer in the United Kingdom for $660,000. Maj. David Currie was given the Commonwealth’s highest medal for valour in recognition of his service at […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Wide-ranging legislation introduced yesterday by the Ontario government will require public disclosure of payments that pharmaceutical companies make to doctors, increase inspections for splash pads, barber shops, and nail shops, and licence medical device operators who use X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRIs. The bill was […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The province is considering re-opening a shuttered Toronto hospital site to address overcrowded wards in the region–a plan that could create 150 new beds. Ontario is looking at the Humber River Hospital’s Finch site that was closed last year to move operations to a new facility […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–A revised oath of citizenship that will require new Canadians to faithfully observe the country’s treaties with indigenous peoples is nearly complete. The proposed new text was put to focus groups held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in March, following months of consultation by departmental […]
Press Release U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the International Falls port of entry last month targeted a rail container destined to arrive at the Ranier POE. CBP officers inspected the rail container and discovered merchandise that violated multiple laws and regulations. The merchandise consisted of 3,004 fashion […]
The Associated Press MEXICO CITY — Civil defence officials in northeast Mexico say a light rain was accompanied by small fish that fell from the sky. Tamaulipas civil defence says in a brief statement that rain Tuesday in the coastal city of Tampico included fish. Photos posted on the agency’s […]
By Ben Fox And Danica Coto The Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — First, Hurricane Maria knocked out power and water to Puerto Rico. Then diesel fuel, gas and water became scarce. Now, it’s money. The aftermath of the powerful storm has resulted in a near-total shutdown of the […]
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO — Kids and teens should not drink sports or energy drinks, the Canadian Paediatric Society says in a new position released Tuesday that takes a stand against the sugary beverages. Dr. Catherine Pound, co-author of the statement and a pediatrician at the Children’s […]
