Canadians suffering from debilitating mental illness cannot yet legally qualify for medical assistance in dying, unlike almost all others with severe illnesses — a restriction some advocates feel is rooted in stigma. Psychiatrists divided on extending MAID to those suffering solely from mental illnesses. WARNING: This story includes discussion of …
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Consumers look to Value Village for a bargain. Many are finding ‘ridiculous’ markups
For years, Canadians have relied on Value Village to buy used goods for cheaper than other retailers. It’s one of the biggest and most popular thrift store chains in the country. Now some customers are accusing the company of massive markups on their items. A Toronto shopper found a used …
Read More »Who’s who at the foreign interference inquiry
The independent inquiry into foreign electoral interference is officially underway. Over the next year, the commission will dip in and out of the public eye as it tries to get to the bottom of what happened in the past two federal elections and whether Ottawa has a handle on the …
Read More »His truck was stolen — twice. Authorities knew where it was. But it still took 17 days to get it back
Michael Walker’s stolen truck was found through a tracker but police took too long to seize it, so it was taken again. Thieves moved it to a shipping container where it sat for more than two weeks before authorities helped. Tracking technology quickly found the truck. Authorities didn’t move quite …
Read More »Accused serial rapist Richard Mantha fires lawyers mid-trial
Accused serial rapist Richard Mantha fired his lawyers on Tuesday, seven days into his sexual assault trial. Mantha, 59, faces 20 charges involving seven women. His trial got underway on Jan. 19 and is set to run until Feb. 9. On Tuesday afternoon, following a lunch break, defence lawyer Kim …
Read More »NHL player Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in Canadian world juniors investigation, lawyer says
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. Michael McLeod of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils has been charged with sexual assault related to an alleged group incident in 2018 in London, Ont., when he was a …
Read More »Western Canada melts as weather swings from extreme cold to record highs, rain
In B.C., West Vancouver and Abbotsford set all-time January temperature records Tuesday, hitting 18.2 and 17.3 C, respectively. Yesterday’s temperatures were far above normal in much of southern B.C., Alberta, northern Saskatchewan and northwestern Manitoba, as well as parts of southern Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Region is experiencing ‘weather …
Read More »Routine vaccines for kids slipped during the pandemic. Now provinces are working to catch up
After routine childhood vaccinations fell during the pandemic, public health officials across the country are working to get Canadian students back up to date on immunizations for serious yet preventable diseases. Up to date vaccination records are key to preventing outbreaks, says associate professor and researcher. After routine childhood vaccinations …
Read More »Ontario plans to refurbish Canada’s oldest nuclear power plant
The Ontario government will announce Tuesday that it wants to refurbish the half-century old Pickering nuclear generating station, potentially keeping the plant operating for another 30 years, CBC News has learned. Oldest nuclear power station in Canada would get another 30 years of life, as demand for electricity grows. The …
Read More »Family doctor forks over $700K of own money to lure physicians to her Winnipeg clinics
A physician in Winnipeg is sacrificing some of her family’s savings to lure 10 doctors to her practice. She estimates she’s putting up around $70,000 per doctor — or, $700,000 in total. Dr. Shadi Rezazadeh says it shouldn’t be her job to recruit, provide incentives to new doctors. A physician …
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