Category Archives: Canada
B.C. aims to implement provincial pain strategy: patients' advocate
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is working on a provincial pain strategy that would provide greater access to services for chronic conditions such as arthritis, back pain and fibromyalgia,...
Sep 17, 2018
B.C. defends approach to pot as only one government shop is ready to open
VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s public safety minister says the province will meet demand for recreational marijuana with only one government-run shop and an online store when the drug is legaliz...
Sep 17, 2018
B.C. man charged with first-degree murder in death of Belgian tourist
SURREY, B.C. - A British Columbia man has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 28-year-old Belgian woman who was visiting Canada. Detectives with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team s...
Sep 17, 2018
Halifax G7 meeting to promote ocean plastics charter to UN, business: McKenna
HALIFAX - A G7 ministers meeting in Halifax will promote the Canadian-led oceans plastic charter, with Ottawa planning to take the accord to the United Nations General Assembly, says the federal envir...
Sep 17, 2018
Woman, nephew settle lawsuit over Chase the Ace jackpot in Nova Scotia
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - A Nova Scotia woman and her nephew have settled their painful, public dispute over a $1.2 million Chase the Ace jackpot that made headlines across Canada. Barbara Reddick sued ...
Sep 17, 2018
Household cleaners may alter kids' gut flora, contribute to being overweight: study
TORONTO - Commonly used household disinfectants could increase the risk of young children becoming overweight by altering the makeup of their gut bacteria during the first few months of life, a study ...
Sep 17, 2018
Ottawa looks at having retired judge help guide renewed pipeline review process
OTTAWA - The federal government is shopping around for a retired federal judge to help guide a renewed consultation with Indigenous communities on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The Federal Co...
Sep 17, 2018
Philpott faces skepticism about needed school from members of Ontario reserve
OTTAWA - Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott faced disbelief Monday from members of a northern Ontario reserve who came to Ottawa to urge the federal government to build a new, safe school for ...
Sep 17, 2018
'I am really upset:' Video shows Trudeau meeting with Saskatchewan chiefs
SASKATOON - A Saskatchewan chief says a video posted online showing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau telling First Nations leaders he is upset about how time was managed in a recent meeting is unfortunat...
Sep 17, 2018
Filipino-Canadians concerned about family after typhoon hits Philippines
Members of Canada’s Filipino community expressed concern about family and friends in the Philippines after a fierce typhoon hit the country over the weekend, triggering landslides and building c...
Sep 17, 2018