The father of a 27-year-old woman who has been approved for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has asked a Calgary judge to dig into the circumstances that led to two of three doctors approving his daughter’s application. Daughter has autism and won’t disclose reasons she was approved for MAID The …
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B.C.’s safe-supply drugs are not being diverted widely despite claims from conservative leaders, officials say
British Columbia's solicitor general says there's no evidence of widespread diversion of safe-supply opioids, after a recent drug seizure was cited by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre to criticize the provincial program. 'Minority' of police drug seizures included substances prescribed by doctors, police say British Columbia's …
Read More »Teacher shortage has staff across Canada working ‘in survival mode’
School boards across Canada are struggling to find — and keep — teachers. Educators are calling it a crisis, and they say efforts to get teachers into schools faster may have a negative impact on learning. Schools are relying on non-teaching staff, non-certified teachers to wade through shortage The Current24:13What’s …
Read More »Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi confirmed Monday he will seek the leadership of Alberta’s New Democrats, changing the trajectory of the race to replace Rachel Notley. Politician famous for purple brand to make play for provincial orange Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi confirmed Monday he will seek the leadership of …
Read More »U.S., Canada agree to work together to reduce cross-border pollution from B.C. coal mines
The United States and Canada have agreed to launch a joint probe into a long-running cross-border dispute involving pollution from coal mines in British Columbia flowing into American waters. Researchers say selenium toxic to fish is being washed downstream from Elk Valley mines into U.S. waters The United States and …
Read More »Hot Docs president warns Toronto festival could be in its last year without more financial support
As Hot Docs prepares to launch its 31st international documentary film festival next month, the organization is calling for greater support from the government to prevent this year's festival being its last. 'The pandemic is not over for us,' says Hot Docs president This year's Hot Docs Festival could be …
Read More »James Smith Cree Nation councillor angry that killer using alias worked on First Nation after 2022 massacre
A band councillor on James Smith Cree Nation is angry that a convicted killer using an alias worked in the cultural centre on the First Nation following the Sept. 4, 2022, stabbing massacre. Kelley Thackeray was convicted of 2nd-degree murder in 2004 A band councillor on James Smith Cree Nation …
Read More »Nearly 2,000 public housing tenants need to move to smaller units, says provincial agency
In an effort to accommodate a waitlist that has reached 7,683 households, the agency that runs public housing is using a new strategy. They're moving single people and couples out of larger units meant for families. But the process is slow, and can be painful for some. Nova Scotia Provincial …
Read More »Emotions run high as nearly 2,000 public housing tenants asked to move to smaller units
In an effort to accommodate a waitlist that has reached 7,683 households, the agency that runs public housing is using a new strategy. They're moving single people and couples out of larger units meant for families. But the process is slow, and can be painful for some. Nova Scotia Provincial …
Read More »Canada still hasn’t released its official portrait of King Charles
The federal government still has not released an official Canadian portrait of the King, 550 days after Queen Elizabeth's death and his accession to the throne — a delay that has left some monarchists anxious, given Charles' battle with cancer. With the King in cancer treatment, monarchists say Ottawa should …
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