An Ottawa dentist who signed up to provide care under the new public dental insurance program says he hasn’t seen mouths in such bad shape since he did mission work overseas. The number of oral health care providers in the plan is growing, despite some dentists’s concerns about how the …
Read More »From home cooking to visits with mom, here’s what international students say they’ll miss most on Mother’s Day
While many young Manitobans are gearing up to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, some international students in Winnipeg say their experience will be different, living far from their mothers. University of Winnipeg students share their thoughts on what they miss while they’re away from their moms. Instead of cooking a …
Read More »Ontario will need tens of thousands of new nurses, PSWs by 2032
Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press. Government fought to keep figures secret. Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by …
Read More »Firefighter recruitment and retention top of mind as Quebec heads into wildfire season
Quebec’s fire protection agency hired 50 new firefighters this year. But retaining experienced workers for a second potentially difficult season is both a priority and a challenge. Province is missing nearly one quarter of its water bomber pilots. Nicolas Boulay says no one wants to relive last year’s forest fire …
Read More »‘No fairness in this system’: Small landlords seek ways to protect themselves amid Ontario tribunal delays
Some small landlords in Ontario say they are increasingly having to take matters into their own hands as delays at Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board continue. Tenant advocates warn of a Wild West situation where lawlessness could worsen. Tenant advocates warn of a Wild West situation where lawlessness could worsen. …
Read More »Teenaged sprinter Morales Williams sets Canadian 400m record
Canadian sprinter Christopher Morales Williams continues to make his mark on the track. Morales Williams won the 400-metre event at the SEC outdoor tack and field championships in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday. Vaughan, Ont., eclipses Tyler Christopher’s mark in 2005. Canadian sprinter Christopher Morales Williams continues to make his mark …
Read More »A review of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
A scene from ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (Images courtesy of Walt Disney Studios) Regarding dystopian apocalyptic future stories, the Planet of the Apes franchise has always been somewhat unique and long-running. Its origins date back to the Charlton Heston-led original in 1968. The franchise spawned four sequels before …
Read More »Families upset after Ajax cemetery removes decorations on graves
Families whose loved ones are buried at Ajax cemetery Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens are angry after items they placed on their grave sites were removed. The graveyard’s management said it was part of a long-planned cleanup of the cemetery grounds, but families say it was disrespectful — and sentimental objects …
Read More »Pacers thrash Knicks to level NBA playoff series
Los Angeles, United States – Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers dismantled the New York Knicks 121-89 on Sunday to level their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series at two games apiece. After the first three games of the best-of-seven series came down to the final minutes, Haliburton …
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Ms. Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024. She will represent the country in Miss Earth 2024. Her elemental court includes: #Air – Feliz Clareianne Thea Recentes of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, #Water – Samantha Dana Bug-os of Baco, Oriental Mindoro; #Fire – …
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