The commute home for people in Ontario using GO Transit was put on hold Tuesday afternoon because of a Canadian National network-wide system failure affecting all rail corridors. Company cites internet connectivity issue; GO Transit and Via rail affected The commute home was put on hold Tuesday afternoon for tens …
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Woman testifies she was raped by Peter Nygard night of Rolling Stones concert
A woman who said she met Peter Nygard more than 30 years ago on the tarmac of a Nassau airport broke down in tears Tuesday as she testified in a Toronto court that the Canadian fashion mogul raped her months after their initial meeting. Former fashion mogul has pleaded not …
Read More »GO Transit trains not running in southern Ontario due to signal problems
GO Transit trains are stopped and holding at their stations due to a network system failure, the transit agency says. Problem tied to network-wide CN system failure, GO Transit says GO Transit trains are stopped and holding at their stations due to a network system failure, Metrolinx says. In a …
Read More »Former RCMP director Cameron Ortis goes to trial accused of leaking sensitive information
Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP intelligence director charged with leaking top-secret information, is finally heading to trial today in one of the most sensitive court cases in Canadian history. The trial, which is expected to take weeks, begins with jury selection Cameron Ortis, the former RCMP intelligence official charged with …
Read More »Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected Speaker of the House of Commons
The House of Commons will hold a rare mid-session election for a new Speaker Tuesday morning, after the position was vacated by MP Anthony Rota last week. Candidates will be given five minutes to make their case to their fellow MPs The House of Commons will hold a rare mid-session …
Read More »More adults are taking medication for ADHD. Physicians say trend is a double-edged sword
New B.C. data suggests the rate of ADHD medication use among adults has gone up dramatically. Multiple experts say it's a trend that could be improving the lives of many Canadians — though some warn it’s a double-edged sword, since these drugs can come with health risks and the potential …
Read More »MPs set to vote on new Speaker of the House of Commons this morning
The House of Commons will hold a rare mid-session election for a new Speaker Tuesday morning, after the position was vacated by MP Anthony Rota last week. Candidates will be given five minutes to make their case to their fellow MPs The House of Commons will hold a rare mid-session …
Read More »Greenbelt 2.0? Why Doug Ford’s boundary changes in Ottawa and Hamilton could make developers rich
The same day that Premier Doug Ford’s government announced its plans to take certain developers’ land out of the Greenbelt, it also made moves that benefitted developers who own rural land on the outskirts of Ottawa and Hamilton. Premier Doug Ford's government added more parcels of land to each city …
Read More »Is it ethical for dietitian influencers to take money for posts? Not everyone agrees
Some registered dietitians in Canada have taken up the influencer business model of sponsored content and paid partnerships with brands and industry groups. It's something experts say can lead to the perception of a conflict of interest that undermines public trust in the profession. Canadian dietitians must follow professional codes …
Read More »Alleged mortgage fraud victims still not off the hook for payments after criminal charges laid
With former mortgage broker and real estate agent Po Yuk "Peggy" Chan facing criminal charges stemming from a mortgage fraud investigation, her alleged victims are still liable for paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent mortgages and are turning to the civil courts for relief. Some have taken fight …
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