Seamus Flynn called CBC News on Nov. 21. He was hesitant but insistent — saying he and other inmates on unit 3B at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's were beaten unnecessarily by prison guards the month before. Inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary spoke to CBC News prior to his …
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Seniors unclear on whether they can drop their private dental insurance for national plan
In May, eligible Canadians 65 and older can qualify for coverage under the $13 billion national dental care plan — if they don't already have any private dental insurance. That has some seniors wondering whether they can abandon their minimal retiree coverage or plans they've purchased themselves. Ottawa says those …
Read More »Canada’s new dental-care plan could impact nearly 9 million Canadians — are you one of them?
Here's what you need to know about the Canada Dental Care Plan, a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering costs for most basic dentistry next year for about nine million eligible Canadians, according to the federal government. In its current form, the plan is expected to cost the federal …
Read More »Bell Media, Angus Reid and other Canadian brands halt ads on X amid extremism concerns
Canadian advertisers are joining U.S. brands that are reconsidering their relationship with X, formerly Twitter, as hateful content has proliferated on the social media platform since it was bought by Elon Musk in October 2022. Advertisers increasingly reticent since Elon Musk took over platform a year ago Ads for several …
Read More »Medical officer of health urges vaccination under high viral risk
With most signs pointing to high rates of respiratory viruses in Ottawa, Dr. Vera Etches is urging older adults to get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Only about 1 in 5 eligible Ottawa residents has an updated COVID-19 shot With most signs pointing to high rates of respiratory viruses …
Read More »Loaded gun brought to B.C. court as man convicted of killing teen girl, lawyer says
Ibrahim Ali's lawyer says police informed him days after the trial wrapped that someone close to the proceedings brought a loaded handgun to the courtroom Friday with "intent to kill." Defence lawyer says police told him someone brought a loaded gun to court with 'intent to kill' A lawyer for …
Read More »Alberta must do more to fight drug crisis after methamphetamine death of ‘perfect baby girl,’ inquiry says
Briella Johanne Brooks died on July 24, 2019, after she was found unresponsive in her family's Edmonton home. She died from methamphetamine toxicity, but it's not clear how she ingested the drug. Briella Johanne Brooks was 33 days old when she died in 2019 A month-old baby girl who died …
Read More »Canadians and Albertans aren’t sold on Alberta pension, skeptical about $334B figure, poll suggests
As the province puts its Alberta Pension Plan consultations on hold and awaits asset transfer figures from the Office of the Chief Actuary of Canada, a new poll suggests Albertans remain unconvinced about the idea of going it alone. Angus Reid Institute poll suggests 48% of Albertans opposed, 17% not …
Read More »Ottawa launches $13B dental-care program with kids and seniors first up for coverage
The federal government unveiled its new dental-care plan on Monday — a $13-billion insurance program that will start covering routine dentistry costs next year for people who meet a certain income threshold. Applications for seniors aged 87 and over will open later this month before eligibility expands in new year …
Read More »Budget Car Rental blames possible tire thieves after SUV sends driver, kids spinning out of control
A Winnipeg man wants answers after his frightening experience renting a vehicle with Budget Car Rental. A major safety flaw had him and two children spinning out of control on a highway, ending up in a ditch. Experts warn rentals can be unsafe due to poor maintenance and the drive …
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