Deadline to submit LifeLabs class-action claims is coming up. Who is eligible?
More than eight million Canadian users of LifeLabs services have until Saturday to submit a claim in a class-action settlement worth a total $9.8 million.
Canada
Apr 2
‘Dangerous’: Ontario lab closures would put lives at risk, workers warn
OPSEU says the proposed closures would close labs in Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Orillia, Hamilton, Kingston, and Peterborough.
Health
Apr 17
Israel likely broke international law with U.S. arms, but evidence uncertain: report
The report said the U.S. was unable to immediately link specific U.S. weapons to individual strikes by Israeli forces in Gaza, meaning U.S. arms shipments can continue.
World
3 hours
More groups join fight against Quebec’s controversial secularism law
The groups claim that the law, which bars many public sector workers, like teachers, from wearing religious attire at work, has caused people to lose jobs.
Canada
Apr 30
Arizona’s 160-year-old ban on nearly all abortions can be enforced, court rules
The 1864 law criminalizes nearly all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, but allows the procedure only if a mother’s life is in danger.
U.S. News
Apr 9
Brampton, Ont., man accused in deadly fire found guilty on two charges, including murder
Helder Vertentes-Arruda of Brampton, Ont., has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his mother-in-law, and attempted murder of his wife.
Crime
Apr 20
AG review of DynaLife contract delayed as cost of failed lab privatization revealed
The months following the change to DynaLife saw numerous complaints from the public regarding long wait times and cancelled appointments.
Health
Mar 4
Criticism from Ontario legal community continues over ‘like-minded’ judges comments
The attorney general has faced repeated questions about the government’s perceived politicization of the judicial system after comments made by Premier Doug Ford.
Politics
Mar 5
Manitoba plans hike to minimum wage, while labour, anti-poverty groups want more
Premier Wab Kinew says the increase to $15.80 an hour is in line with the rate of inflation as set under provincial law.
Economy
Mar 13
Innovative nursing education: Mannequins lead the way in Alberta
Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.
Health
Apr 22
Guelph YouTuber’s coffee channel picking up steam with fans
Matthew Stiver is a mechanical engineer and launched Lifestyle Lab in 2012. The channel primarily covers coffee-related content and has amassed more than 20 million views.
Canada
9 hours
University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing research
The University of Manitoba received a record breaking investment for vaccine and biomedical research. This will also include the construction of two research facilities.
Science
May 6
Beagles rescued from medical testing start new lives in B.C.: ‘It’s a special moment’
“These dogs have never felt the sun on their snouts or the grass under their paws. It’s a special moment to see their first few steps,” said Lori Cohen said Beagle Alliance.
Canada
Apr 19
Canadians more likely to eat food past best-before date. What are the risks?
A new report found 58 per cent of Canadians said they were more inclined to eat food near or past the best-before date due to higher food prices.
Consumer
Apr 24
Buzz kill? Gen Z less interested in coffee than older Canadians, survey shows
Are younger Canadians now less interested in coffee than previous generations? A new study shows that Gen Z is the least likely to have a cup of Joe with their breakfast.
Canada
Apr 19
After release from U.S. research facilities, rescue beagles head to new Okanagan homes
Beagles released from scientific testing facilities south of the border will soon be calling the Okanagan home, according to an organization that rescues and rehomes the pups.
Canada
Apr 17
Calgary lab utilizes drones to better understand wildfires
As wildfires begin to threaten Alberta communities, a cutting-edge lab in Calgary is hoping drones may help researchers better understand these devastating blazes.
Environment
Apr 28
Wildfire brought under control in Lac Ste. Anne County, evacuation alert dropped
It's dry, windy and warming up in Alberta, where the risk of wildfires was put on display Monday when a rural area near Onoway was briefly told to be prepared to evacuate.
Fire
Apr 22
Caribou herds in Alberta, B.C., growing from wolf culls, cow pens: study
Caribou conservation is considered one of the toughest wildlife management problems on the continent.
Environment
Apr 23
B.C. puts up $155.7 million to recruit, retain health workers
The British Columbia government is spending more money to recruit and retain health-science workers, while expanding an incentive program to dozens more rural communities.
Health
May 1