Two of Canada’s biggest lenders revealed quarterly earnings on Wednesday that suggest a gloomier outlook for Canada’s economy, with sharply lower profits and a large jump in the amount of money they’re setting aside to cover bad loans. Both banks raise quarterly dividend payout despite lower profits. Two of Canada’s …
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On foreign interference, Johnston asks Canadians to trust him — and Parliament
An inquiry had appeared almost inevitable — at least politically. But Johnston’s argument is that an inquiry wouldn’t be able to do or say much more than he now has. A public inquiry is off the table for now — but the argument isn’t over yet. Like Canada’s grandfather emerging …
Read More »Households now owe more than Canada’s entire GDP, housing agency warns
Canadian households are more in debt than those in any other G7 country, and the amount they owe is now more than the value of the entire economy, the deputy chief economist with Canada’s housing agency is warning in a new report. Households in other countries are paying down debt, …
Read More »Rural region’s virtual pandemic project might be hort-term fix for family doctor shortage
When it comes to Ontario’s family doctor shortage, the paramedic chief in Renfrew County thinks he’s found a cure with a hybrid model of care. Experts say team-based model is a starting point toward a permanent solution. How do we solve the family doctor shortage? Many Canadians still don’t have …
Read More »N.L. school board spent $682K fighting human rights complaint by 5-year-old deaf child
The parents of Carter Churchill — who took on the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District and won — says the amount spent on legal fees to fight their case is “disgusting.” Carter Churchill was in classes without anyone who could communicate with him, The parents of Carter Churchill — …
Read More »Chatham-Kent paramedics strike over wages and insurance premium payments
Saskia Vandersluis says she and her striking EMS coworkers in Chatham-Kent need higher wages and for their employer to cover their long-term disability premiums. For 15 years, Vandersluis has been a primary care paramedic. Vandersluis says their long-term insurance at work is currently covered by the employees, and proposed wage …
Read More »A Nova Scotia senior lost his cottage in a tax sale — but had never missed a payment
In an unfortunate series of events involving taxes and a decades-old unregistered deed, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s sold the land without Nelson Miller’s knowledge. Nelson Miller hopes story becomes a cautionary lesson to register deeds. It started with an unusual light bill. Last February, Nelson Miller …
Read More »Rise in extreme wildfires linked directly to emissions from oil companies in new study
As fires blaze in Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C., new research has drawn a direct and measurable link between carbon emissions traced back to the world's major fossil fuel producers and the increase in extreme wildfires across western Canada and the United States. Researchers set out to clearly quantify connection between …
Read More »Overloaded, under-resourced: health-care problems top of mind as Alberta votes
Albertans have health care top of mind as they consider casting their ballots. The problems in Red Deer reflect the state of the health-care system across the province. Parties make their campaign pitches to fix a system stretched thin. Milt Williams was facing a painful years-long wait for knee replacement …
Read More »Heavy rain falls on B.C. wildfires, evacuation orders lifted in northeast
Heavy rain that fell on B.C.’s most concerning fires Monday meant upwards of 450 properties were taken off evacuation orders in the northeast part of the province. 2 concerning fires no longer burning out of control. Heavy rain that fell on B.C.’s most concerning fires Monday meant upwards of 450 …
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