The Ontario government says protected Greenbelt land will not be developed as part of a new subdivision it's proposing to fast-track in the Town of Caledon, weeks after residents were warned the province planned to use its authority to make that happen. Ministry says protected lands will no longer be …
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Answering at a moment’s notice: How volunteer firefighting works in Canada
While wildfire seasons are getting worse in Canada, there is also a shortage of volunteer firefighters in some parts of the country. We spoke to two fire chiefs who shared the ins and outs of how volunteer firefighting works in Canada and ways to address the shortage. As wildfire seasons …
Read More »Ontario highway buckles after once-in-a-century rainfall, causing crash that killed driver
A 59-year-old transport truck driver from Mississauga was killed after his vehicle fell into a three-metre-deep sinkhole caused by once-in-a-century rainfall and flooding in Glencoe, outside London, Ont. Many residents in Warwick Township outside London report flooded basements The driver of a transport truck was killed after his vehicle fell …
Read More »This N.L. man spent 20 years addicted to opiates — and says forced treatment laws would have killed him
As grieving families ask the provincial government to pass laws that would allow them to treat their loved ones' addictions without consent, one Labrador City man says the policy would do more harm than good. Health minister 'looking closely' at involuntary care policy following emotional rally Wednesday Keith Fitzpatrick's addiction …
Read More »Some Indigenous leaders reject PM’s ‘out of touch’ housing comments
Some Indigenous leaders are rejecting the prime minister's remark that “housing isn't a primary federal responsibility." Carol McBride, a former chief and now president of the Native Women's Association of Canada, says "I can’t believe he said that." 'I can’t believe he said that,' responds Native Women's Association of Canada …
Read More »AI brings researchers one step closer to restoring speech in people with paralysis
New research shows how a computer avatar can speak the words that someone with a brain injury was thinking. While years away from commercial application, the researchers and others consider it a significant development in forming words quickly — and out loud — by interpreting brain signals. New technology is …
Read More »Ottawa says industry’s challenge of single-use plastics ban will have no ‘practical effect’
The federal government says an upcoming court decision related to its restrictions on single-use plastics will have no "practical effect" because the legal challenge launched by the plastics industry is now "moot." Ottawa says its amended environmental law made the court challenge 'moot' The federal government says an upcoming court …
Read More »RCMP now in charge of potential investigation into Ford government’s Greenbelt land swap
The RCMP said Wednesday it is assessing whether to investigate the Ford government's controversial Greenbelt land swap after a referral from provincial police in Ontario. Provincial police say move is to 'avoid any potential perceived conflict of interest' The RCMP said Wednesday it is assessing whether or not to investigate …
Read More »Patients, doctor raise alarm over anesthesiologist shortage in Sask. hospital
Pregnant women in southwest Saskatchewan say they aren't sure where to deliver their babies. That's because the hospital in Swift Current is down to just one anesthesiologist who may not be working when they go into labour. 1 anesthesiologist at Swift Current hospital serving region spanning hundreds of square kilometres …
Read More »Decision coming in Jordan Peterson’s court battle with Ontario college of psychologists
Jordan Peterson will find out Wednesday whether or not the College of Psychologists of Ontario overstepped in its efforts to sanction him for a series of controversial public comments. Divisional court expected to release its decision online Wednesday Jordan Peterson will find out Wednesday whether or not the College of …
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