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A woman who is acting as power of attorney for her previously healthy brother following a massive stroke says there should be more resources available to help Canadians prepare to take over for a loved one when “just in case” becomes a reality. Mary Jarratt was thrown into action as …

A major challenge of Canada’s ban on adoptions from many Muslim countries is set to play out in the Federal Court — a move some legal observers say wouldn’t be necessary if the government wasn't upholding what they call a 'discriminatory' policy. Federal government still won’t say if it reviewed …

The federal government will not appeal an Ontario Superior Court ruling overturning a law that denies automatic citizenship to children born outside of Canada if their Canadian parents were also born abroad. Under new ruling, Ottawa obligated to end second-generation cut-off rule for Canadian citizenship The federal government will not …

A bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada's first Black member of parliament and a former lieutenant governor of Ontario, was unveiled at Queen's Park on Sunday. Alexander was a trailblazer in Canadian public life A bust of Lincoln Alexander, Canada's first Black member of parliament and a former lieutenant governor of …

Southwest B.C.'s first big snowstorm of the year brought the regular grumbles and moans about shoveling and keeping sidewalks clean. Paul Rebucal says his latest invention helps save his back Southwest B.C.'s first big snowstorm of the year brought with it the usual grumbles and moans about cleaning sidewalks. But …

Sam Gagner's fluke goal was the game winner and Stuart Skinner made 26 saves as the Edmonton Oilers won their 13th game in a row with a 3-1 victory on Saturday night over the Calgary Flames. Edmonton wins 13th straight victory in 3-1 win over Calgary in history-making Battle of …

Heat pumps are all the rage these days, especially for single-detached homes. But condominiums — larger residential complexes with individually owned living units — have been slower to enter the picture. Barriers for large residential complexes include complicated retrofits, exclusion from rebates Heat pumps are all the rage these days, …

For years, peanuts and tree nuts have been considered off-limits in school snacks and lunches as a key precaution to protect those with life-threatening allergies. However, as one Canadian school lifts that restriction, is the tide beginning to turn away from specific food bans? 'We all have the same aim… …

Frank Cameron, whose iconic career in Nova Scotia broadcasting included the CBC, has died. A Facebook post from his former employer Seaside FM announced his death on Saturday. Former employer Seaside FM announced the news on Saturday Frank Cameron, whose iconic career in Nova Scotia broadcasting included the CBC, has …

Roughly four to six per cent of Canadian adults are diagnosed with ADHD, but thousands more are undiagnosed, experts say, because they don't match the stereotypical image of someone living with the condition. If left undiagnosed, adult ADHD can reduce overall quality of life, psychiatrist says The Dose23:52How do I …