Older women with early, low-risk breast cancer may not need to receive radiation treatment, according to a new research finding that experts say could spare patients from some harmful side effects. Breast cancer survivor says radiation treatment is painful, has lingering impacts Older women with early, low-risk breast cancer may …
Read More »Around Canada
Driver education hasn’t been easily accessible to Sask. people who use ASL — soon that’s going to change
Aspiring drivers can translate the text of the Saskatchewan Drivers Textbook on SGI's website into more than 130 languages — but American Sign Language is not one of them. SGI handbook can be translated in more than 130 languages but not American Sign Language Aspiring drivers can translate the text …
Read More »Taxpayers are spending hours on hold with the CRA — despite repeated promises of faster service
The federal government has earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars to improve customer service at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — but people who regularly deal with the country's tax collector say it hasn't had much of an effect, with telephone wait times sometimes clocking in at more than two …
Read More »China snubs Canada on its list of approved travel spots, setting back tourism’s post-COVID recovery
In an apparent snub, the Chinese government has left Canada off a list of countries approved as international travel destinations for tour groups — a decision that threatens to leave Canada's travel industry at a competitive disadvantage as it continues its post-pandemic recovery. China announced on Aug.10 outbound tours would …
Read More »Toronto school board should vet identity of self-identifying Indigenous staff, say former student, parent
There are calls for Canada's largest school board to create a policy that vets the identity of applicants who claim to be Indigenous when they’re applying for teaching roles at Indigenous-focused schools. As it stands now, the board relies on applicants and staff to self-identify. Toronto District School Board says …
Read More »Toronto school board should vet claims of staff who self-identify as Indigenous, say former student, parent
There are calls for Canada's largest school board to create a policy that vets the identity of applicants who claim to be Indigenous when they’re applying for teaching roles at Indigenous-focused schools. As it stands now, the board relies on applicants and staff to self-identify. Toronto District School Board says …
Read More »1,200 homes on prime farmland: What’s known about the plan to develop the Greenbelt in Pickering, Ont.
Here's what you need to know about that site, from its environmental importance, to what developers are planning to build there, where those plans stand, to the potential pushback from the City of Pickering and federal government. Developer says 'various housing types' part of 1st phase of development on Duffins …
Read More »Heat wave topples temperature records in southern B.C., as conditions raise wildfire fears
The 10 hottest communities in Canada on Monday were all located in British Columbia and forecasters expect the sizzling temperatures will continue for at least a few more days across the province's Interior. What you need to know about the heat wave for Aug. 15 The latest on the heat …
Read More »Enterprise ’90 per cent gone’ after wildfire ravages N.W.T. community
After a wildfire tore through the community of 120, Enterprise Mayor Michael St Amour says fewer than 10 houses are left and only three or four businesses. The mayor is urging residents to stay patient as council assesses next steps What you need to know about the N.W.T. wildfires: Evacuation …
Read More »Housing experts, advocates, industry have unified message for government: Get more rentals built
A coalition of housing experts, advocates and industry representatives are calling on the government to overhaul its policies in order to get more rental units built. Report calls on all levels of government to work collaboratively to address a lack in rental units in Canada A coalition of housing experts, …
Read More »