Amherstburg, Ont., resident Jennifer Duguay says she’s still in disbelief that she crossed the border to get a biopsy after she was denied care in Windsor due to ongoing hospital delays caused by a ransomware attack. Windsor Regional Hospital says it has been rescheduling postponed appointments Amherstburg, Ont., resident Jennifer …
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The Liberals’ defence policy hits a fiscal wall
There was a revelatory moment on the weekend as Defence Minister Bill Blair attempted to bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality over the Liberal government’s spending plans for his department and the Canadian military. The department is facing spending cuts at a time of growing global volatility There was …
Read More »Sask. legislature interrupted by protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Monday's session in the Saskatchewan legislature was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Similar protest held at U of S in Saskatoon Monday's session in the Saskatchewan legislature was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. "Hopefully this shows our governments what we want, because …
Read More »Air Canada rejects Brink’s allegations, denies ‘careless’ conduct in $24M gold theft
In its statement of defence filed this month, Air Canada rejected "each and every allegation" in the Brink's suit, saying it fulfilled its carriage contracts and denying any improper or "careless" conduct. Suit claims airline was 'negligent' and failed to follow 'appropriate security measures' Air Canada has fired back in …
Read More »Montreal Alouettes back home and celebrating after thrilling Grey Cup victory
The Alouettes clinched the Grey Cup Sunday night with a 28-24 upset win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Hamilton. It was the Alouettes' first Grey Cup win since 2010. Being counted out by everyone 'bonded us,' said QB Cody Fajardo On Monday morning, the Montreal Alouettes hoisted the Grey …
Read More »Video of Soleiman Faqiri’s final moments made public for 1st time since jail cell death
Video of Faqiri's final moments at the Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay, Ont., was made public for the first time at the inquest into the death of the 30-year-old who suffered from schizophrenia. WARNING: This article contains graphic content A crush of correctional officers clad in dark blue rush …
Read More »Methane emissions escaping from Alberta underestimated by 50 per cent, study finds
Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry are underestimated by nearly 50 per cent, according to a new study from one of Canada's premier climate labs. Researchers cast doubt on official numbers, call for better baseline data Emissions of a potent greenhouse gas from Alberta's energy industry …
Read More »3 missing letters in his name cost man $10K trip after Air Transat and Porter fail to fix ticket
A P.E.I. man says he is in disbelief — and out thousands of dollars for a dream trip to Ireland with his wife — after Porter Airlines wouldn't let him board the plane over a name discrepancy. His airline ticket bore the name “Doug,” but his passport said “Douglas.” Critic …
Read More »Calgary protester accused of hate-motivated disturbance says charge ‘never should have been laid’
The Calgary man accused by police of using an antisemitic phrase during a downtown rally earlier this month says he should never have been charged and was assured by police before his arrest that he wouldn’t be. Wesam Cooley says he was assured by police that he wouldn’t be arrested …
Read More »Quebec Premier François Legault defends decision to subsidize NHL pre-season games
Quebec plans to spend between $5 million and $7 million to bring the Los Angeles Kings to Quebec City for two pre season hockey matches against the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers next year. Québec Solidaire will ask province's auditor general to investigate expense Quebec's premier is defending his government's …
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