B.C. government flags cryptocurrency company with 3rd unexplained wealth order
In a statement, Mike Farnworth, B.C.'s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General said the application has been filed against Quadriga Coin Exchange (QuadrigaCX.).
Economy
Mar 27
Federal cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault linked to PPE company embroiled in lawsuits
Global Health Imports Corporation, a company that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault co-founded in 2020, faces $7.8 million in court-ordered debts.
Investigations
May 1
Miramichi, N.B., neighbourhood under boil water advisory
New Brunswick's Department of Health has ordered the city of Miramichi to issue a boil water advisory in the Newcastle area.
Canada
Apr 11
6,819 Waterloo Region students on verge of suspension over immunization issues
Public Health says high school students have until the end of April to get their vaccination records in order or valid exemptions in place before suspensions kick in on May 1.
Education
Apr 9
Montreal family fighting deportation to Nigeria can stay for now, advocates say
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Adegboye and her husband have worked as orderlies providing health care to vulnerable patients.
Canada
Apr 2
These Tide and Gain detergent pods have just been recalled in Canada
The recall by Health Canada impacts various lots of Tide PODS and Gain Flings manufactured in the U.S. and sold north of the border.
Canada
Apr 5
Mischief trial begins for 3 men charged in Alberta COVID-19 border blockade
The protest over COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions ground traffic through Alberta’s main border crossing with Montana to a halt for more than two weeks in 2022.
Canada
Apr 3
Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature
The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations.
Politics
Mar 19
B.C. Conservatives dump controversial doctor candidate hours after announcing him
Stephen Malthouse's licence to practise medicine in B.C. has been suspended since March 2022, amid an investigation launched after complaints from other doctors.
Politics
Mar 28
Would you cross the border for health care? 42% Canadians say yes in poll
Amid Canada's ongoing battle with prolonged emergency room wait times and staffing challenges, a poll finds that many are willing to head south in pursuit of timely health care.
Health
Mar 4
Supreme Court will not hear appeal from churches that fought Manitoba COVID-19 rules
The Manitoba Court of Appeal ruled last year that the restrictions were necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and allowable under the Charter.
Canada
Mar 14
Judge orders mental health assessment for Manitoba man accused of killing family
A judge has ordered a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Crime
Feb 26
One person dead after an incident on a Clearwater Seafoods vessel in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's Department of Labour was notified of the death Thursday, and a stop-work order is in place as Occupational Health and Safety officers investigate what happened.
Canada
Feb 24
Many N.S. immigrant women suffered with jobs they held during COVID-19: report
Researchers interviewed 27 newcomer women who worked in sectors such as food service, cleaning, grocery and care giving between 2020 and 2022 in the province.
Canada
Mar 6
Waterloo Public Health issues suspension orders issued for more than 18,000 elementary school kids
Waterloo Public Health says it has issued 18,643 suspension orders for elementary students in the area whose vaccination records aren’t in order.
Canada
Feb 12
Winnipeg cops under microscope after man shot, killed by tactical officers
The IIU is looking into the incident, which began when police tried to follow a Manitoba Mental Health Act order and take a 59-year-old man -- non-voluntarily -- to hospital.
Crime
Feb 14
Dentists hesitant to sign up for federal dental plan; seniors advised to look at all options
The Alberta Dental Association said dentists need further clarity on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan before they sign up to treat patients.
Canada
Apr 14
HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizations
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.
Health
Apr 22
Canada’s dental plan has officially kicked in. Who is eligible?
More than 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government's new dental care plan, the Liberals announced Wednesday.
Health
5 hours
Ontario takes action against chemical plant after Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents fell ill
The Ontario government says it’s taking swift action against a chemical plant after a spike in benzene readings and after members Aamjiwnaang First Nation fell ill.
Environment
Apr 19