Around Canada

A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office has disclosed.  Compensation for D.C. trade rep Richard Madan approaches salary for PM Mark Carney. A former CTV and CBC reporter …

All seven ob-gyns working at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., have announced their resignation due to working conditions, according to a letter sent by the group. Interior Health says recruitment is a challenge, while B.C.’s health minister says new recruits are coming.  Doctors hope the move will motivate the …

As Canadians turn more toward domestic travel amid tariffs squabbles, people in the Indigenous tourism industry say they’ve noted an opportunity for growth. Some businesses say they’re noticing a rising interest in Indigenous experiences and supporting Indigenous-owned businesses.  Indigenous Tourism Ontario says it’s working to ensure experiences are culturally authentic. …

A celebrated Vancouver researcher used fabricated data and hid evidence of infected wounds to falsely claim his patented skin treatment could heal years-old bed sores in a matter of weeks, according to a leaked report.  Aziz Ghahary ‘abandoned his scholarly integrity’ in clinical trial for patented treatment, leaked report says. …

Newly discovered images of three men accused in the death of a southwestern Ontario restaurateur in 2023 help peel away mystery surrounding the case, adding to prior CBC News revelations about when they came to Canada, what they did while they were here and how they returned to the U.K.  …

On Tuesday, the U.S. slapped a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian lumber — on top of a 35 per cent duty already in place.  Trump imposes additional 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on wood products. B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to protect forestry workers …

Stellantis announced Tuesday it will invest $13 billion US over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S. — a move that will take production of one model out of Ontario, raising concern about Canadian jobs.  Unifor, Prime Minister Carney speak out against decision. Stellantis announced …

Support workers at Ontario’s 24 public colleges have been on strike since Sept. 11, but are now scheduled to be back at work Thursday, their union says. Members will soon review details of the tentative deal and vote on whether to ratify it.  Striking support workers at Ontario’s 24 public …

An early labour in Bella Bella, B.C., where the hospital isn’t equipped to deliver babies, had a happy ending as the first Heiltsuk baby was born on Heiltsuk territory in years. And, in a special turn of events, the delivery doctor was also Heiltsuk.  An early labour in Bella Bella, …

Of all the things that could smash a car’s windshield in Saskatchewan, a fish that fell from the sky is pretty low on the list of likely suspects. But that’s what happened to Marie Ahlstrom when she was driving home on Sept. 19 near Turtle Lake, Sask., about 200 kilometres …