The executive director of the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society says Ontario parents and caregivers are “exhausted” trying to find the right support for children with acute and intense needs within the social work and health-care systems. Parents, caregivers 'exhausted' trying to find support for acute and intense needs cases Ontario …
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady at 5%
After raising its benchmark lending rate 10 times since last year, the Bank of Canada has now held the rate steady for two meetings in a row, a sign the central bank may be content to stand on the sidelines for a while. After hiking 10 times since early 2022, …
Read More »Bank of Canada holds rate steady but warns more increases are possible — even as markets bet they’re done
After raising its benchmark lending rate 10 times since last year, the Bank of Canada has now held the rate steady for two meetings in a row, a sign the central bank may be content to stand on the sidelines for a while. After hiking 10 times since early 2022, …
Read More »Prison officials intervened to stop Paul Bernardo from making public statement
Newly released documents show that Correctional Service Canada stopped Paul Bernardo from having his lawyer make a statement to the media as controversy swirled around the notorious killer's transfer to a medium-security prison. Bernardo's transfer last spring to medium-security prison set off a political firestorm for the Liberals Newly released …
Read More »As cost of living soars, millions of Canadians are turning to food banks
A new report from Food Banks Canada released Wednesday says the number of people using food banks this spring reached its highest point since it began collecting data in 1989 — and about 17 per cent of them were employed. New report from Food Banks Canada shows highest numbers since …
Read More »Toronto family worries their son aging out of pediatric care will be like ‘falling off a cliff’
At 21, Jacob Trossman is no longer benefitting from SickKids' complex care program. His mom Marcy White is fighting for him to remain where he is. Listen now. After turning 21, Jacob Trossman can no longer receive care from SickKids for his ultra-rare condition White Coat Black Art26:30Aging out of …
Read More »She ended up in hospital after her life-sustaining formula coverage was slashed
Elizabeth Stagg relies on formula fed through a feeding tube. Under Sun Life, 80 per cent of the cost of the formula and tubing was covered. Since the switch to Canada Life, her coverage has dropped significantly. After the switch to Canada Life, Elizabeth Stagg has had to pay hundreds …
Read More »Vancouver tenants confront building owners at rally protesting poor living conditions
Dozens of residents from four East Vancouver apartment buildings confronted the buildings' owners and management at a rally calling attention to squalid living conditions. Residents of 4 buildings owned by Cressey complain of pests and mould Dozens of residents from four East Vancouver apartment buildings confronted the buildings' owners and …
Read More »Cyberattack at 5 southwestern Ontario hospitals leaves patients awaiting care
As five southwestern Ontario hospitals grapple with a cyberattack they say has caused delays, some patients and their families say they've been left waiting for hours and had procedures cancelled. The attack on 5 area hospitals was announced Monday evening As five southwestern Ontario hospitals grapple with a cyberattack they …
Read More »Striking St. Lawrence Seaway workers, management called back to negotiation table
Workers and management in the St. Lawrence Seaway strike will have to hit the negotiation table Friday as groups ranging from grain farmers to steelmakers feel the squeeze. Grain farmers, steelmakers say they're feeling the squeeze The federal government has instructed workers and management in the St. Lawrence Seaway strike …
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