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 …
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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 …
Read More »Somali community in Ottawa rattled 1 month after fatal wedding shootings — and no arrests
Eight people were wounded — two fatally — in the Sept. 2 attack at an Ottawa convention centre. One month later, members of Ottawa's Somali community are uneasy with the pace of the investigation and comments from some public officials. 2 killed, 6 wounded in attack last month in Ottawa …
Read More »Weaponized by PCs, sidelined by NDP: Indigenous concerns largely absent from Manitoba election
One of the two leading parties in this province spent the final days of the election campaigning against against a landfill search. The other leading party tiptoed around Indigenous concerns. Indigenous voters will have to wait for the next election to see substantive dialogue With Indigenous population growth outpacing the …
Read More »2 dead in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly killed
A bear attack in Banff National Park late on Friday has left two people dead. Closure in place around attack area until further notice as safety precaution A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager …
Read More »Husband and wife dead after bear attack in Banff National Park, grizzly killed
A bear attack in Banff National Park late on Friday has left two people dead. Closure in place around attack area until further notice as safety precaution A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager …
Read More »2 killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized, Parks Canada says
A bear attack in Banff National Park late on Friday has left two people dead. Closure in place around attack area until further notice as safety precaution A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager …
Read More »Voters balance ‘hard time believing politicians’ with desire to cast a ballot in Manitoba’s upcoming election
With days left before Manitoba chooses its next government, Nadia Radi still isn’t sure who she trusts enough to vote for. She's among a group of voters who told a recent focus group that they feel cynical that anything will change no matter who wins the election. Voter cynicism can …
Read More »Want to dive into the world of drag in Montreal? Québécois drama Solo delivers
Sophie Dupuis’s Solo is getting a rare Toronto theatre release this weekend. The Quebecois film is set in Montreal’s drag scene and won top honours at TIFF — taking home the award for best Canadian feature. Sophie Dupuis’s film won best Canadian feature at TIFF, hits Canadian theatres Friday Sophie …
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