Joey Salmingo took his two-and-a-half-week-old son to a Markham hospital with a fever. He wasn't seen by a doctor for eight hours. Experts in the industry say this is indicative of a worsening crisis in emergency room wait times, and more needs to be done. Markham, Ont., man says 2-week-old …
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Switch carriers? How? Ottawa gives mixed messages over rising mobile prices
Even as the minister responsible admitted there aren't enough competitive options for mobile service in Canada, another federal official said consumers can and should search for other service providers when faced with price increases. Industry minister said this week there's 'too little competition' for Canadians Even as the minister responsible …
Read More »Here’s how a Canada-wide plastics registry could save you money
A Canadian government plan to track plastics could help put more money into consumers' pockets and keep plastic waste out of landfills. Government consulting on federal plastics registry until February A Canadian government plan to track plastics could help put more money into consumers' pockets and keep plastic waste out …
Read More »‘Good Samaritan’s nightmare’: Renowned Niagara winemaker’s killer found not criminally responsible
A Hamilton man has been found not criminally responsible for stabbing and killing a stranger who tried to help him — renowned Niagara winemaker Paul Pender — in early 2022. A judge found Bradley House's mental illness and delusions caused the stabbing. A judge found Bradley House's mental illness and …
Read More »Floating hotel that arrived in B.C. to house LNG Works still needs a permit
A cruise ship renovated to house more than 600 workers at a natural gas construction project north of Vancouver arrived in B.C. waters this week after a 40-day journey from Estonia, where it had accommodated Ukrainian refugees. Squamish mayor says council has yet to consider application for temporary use permit …
Read More »1 dead, 11 injured after bus coming from Montreal crashes in New York’s Adirondacks
One person has died and 11 others are injured after a bus headed from Montreal to New York City rolled over on a highway Friday afternoon in the Adirondacks. Bus was bound to New York City when it rolled over on I-87 Bus crash aftermath captured by drivers on New …
Read More »Ontario megachurch’s former victim’s advocate concerned after role goes to person with ties to denomination
A former victim's advocate who was hired to support the The Meeting House congregation says she feels the Ontario megachurch's current leaders don't have the "same commitment" to survivors as it once did, two years after its primary teaching pastor was charged with sexual assault. The Meeting House says since …
Read More »January has a reputation as the bleakest month. Does the grey weather make it worse?
The "where's winter" hashtag on TikTok has 1.4 million views, and while many of the videos poke fun at how bleak this particular winter is, mental health experts warn the issue is serious. In many parts of the country, it's not so much about the snow but the lack of …
Read More »House of Commons looking into electric buses to shuttle MPs around parliamentary precinct
The House of Commons is looking into the possibility of shuttling MPs around Parliament Hill in a more environmentally friendly way. A fleet of 16-person passenger buses transports MPs and staff from their offices to the House of Commons The House of Commons is looking into the possibility of transporting …
Read More »How the tiny western chorus frog could stop Doug Ford’s Highway 413
The western chorus frog is about as small as your thumb, but it could prove to be a large obstacle to Premier Doug Ford’s plans for building Highway 413. Ontario has launched court challenge over federal government's plan to conduct environmental assessment The western chorus frog is about as small …
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