Take-home kits to screen for cervical cancer virus should be offered to reduce disparity, family doctors say in new guidelines. As Pap smears are phased out, HPV self-swabs called a safe, accurate measure Women should be offered take-home kits to screen for cervical cancer, doctors say in new guidelines aiming …
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Federal probe of employee complaints about billion-dollar green fund now complete
The federal government now has the results of a probe it launched into a federal agency tasked with funding early-stage green technology — an agency that has been the target of employee complaints about hundreds of millions of dollars paid to the green tech sector. Ottawa preparing 'action plan' for …
Read More »Wildland firefighters in many parts of Canada struggle to get compensated for serious illness
Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to contain fires and save communities, infrastructure and ecosystems. But if they develop life-threatening illnesses associated with smoke exposure, many aren’t eligible for the same presumptive compensation available to their urban colleagues. Unlike urban firefighters, those who battle wildfires not covered in …
Read More »Canada’s Wonderland guests were stuck upside down on a ride for almost 30 minutes, park says
In a statement to CBC Toronto, the company confirmed the Lumberjack ride became stuck upside down with guests onboard at about 10:40 p.m and was brought down by 11:05 p.m. Park confirms two riders were assessed for chest pain before being released Guests at Canada's Wonderland were stuck upside down …
Read More »Bomb cyclone to hit B.C. South Coast, wind warnings issued
A 'bomb cyclone' is on its way to coastal British Columbia on Sunday, prompting high streamflow advisories and concerns for potential power outages and flooding over the next few days. Winds could gust up to 100 km/h on Vancouver Island A large storm system is on its way to coastal …
Read More »Newcomer kids to Canada face chronic health risks. Here’s how these researchers hope to help
In recent years, emerging research has found that newcomer children in Canada are developing chronic adult health conditions because of their circumstances. Researchers at McMaster University are looking to create a program that will help keep them healthy. Cost of healthy food, access to activities can impact newcomers' health Try …
Read More »Money, power and an ecosystem are all at stake in Canada-U.S. negotiations over a massive river
Canada and the United States are in the process of negotiating the future of a unique treaty governing the Columbia River, dams on which provide hundreds of millions of dollars worth of hydroelectric power and key flood controls. Control of hydroelectic dams creating some static during Columbia River Treaty talks …
Read More »2 people rescued from partially collapsed building in Montréal-Nord borough
The Montreal fire department and police are securing the building to make sure nobody else is trapped inside. Rescued individuals taken to hospital, crews ensuring no one else is inside The Montreal fire department rescued two people from the rubble of an apartment building in the Montréal-Nord borough after the …
Read More »Where did the term ‘parental rights’ come from?
Though the term "parental rights" is by no means new, it has re-emerged during recent conflicts over sexual orientation and gender identity policies in Canadian schools. Here's a look at what the phrase means, where it comes from and who is included — and excluded — under its umbrella. A …
Read More »Officials, politicians denounce ‘hateful’ video telling Indian Hindus to leave Canada
No politician or government body singled out the video by name. But the comments come just after pro-Khalistan activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said in a video uploaded to social media. Tensions escalating amid Canada’s accusations of India foreign interference Federal public safety officials and politicians say Hindus from India are …
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