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• Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns

  Last week, Quebec's education minister said that at last count there were at least 8,558 vacant teaching positions, including 1,859 full-time and 6,699 part-time.

  Education

  Aug 27
  
• Dieppe, N.B., developing housing plan as growth erodes affordable housing stock

  In the meantime, the city has set aside $250,000 to encourage developers to build more affordable units. It's also looking at new rules for Airbnb operators.

  Canada

  Jul 14
  
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• 21% of Sask. construction workforce could retire within decade: association

  The Saskatchewan Construction Association's Shannon Friesen said many projects are starting up but the industry will have to figure out ways to find workers.

  Canada

  Jul 7
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• New clinic could be just what the doctor ordered for Kingston, Ont. health care

  A Queen's University clinic looks to provide a family doctor for the 20,000 people in the area without one.

  Health

  Apr 19
• Calgary parents raise concerns about price hikes in infant formula

  Health Canada says it's aware that parents continue to report difficulties locating some products.

  Consumer

  Mar 24
• More than 65,000 people in London-Middlesex without a family doctor, reports OCFP

  In a report released Friday, the data showed that the number of people without a family doctor grew from 57,092 in 2020 to 65,576 in 2022.

  Health

  Feb 24
• Last walk-in clinic in Mallorytown, Ont. to close Friday

  Around 60 clients per week from as far away as Seeley's Bay come to the Good Doctors Medical Clinics location in Mallorytown, but after Friday, it will be no more.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• China’s COVID surge poses ‘uncertainties’ for global supply chain. What about Canada?

  Beijing’s tough COVID-19 rules and factory shutdowns can wreak havoc on supply chains that Canada relies on to keep its economy running.

  Canada

  Jan 7
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• ‘It’s a Canada problem’: Cold and flu medication shortage outlines supply system flaws

  ``I think this is a bit of a wake-up call,'' said Joelle Walker, vice-president of public and professional affairs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

  Health

  Jan 7
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• Researchers warn of bias as Montreal health network to use AI to reduce ER wait times

  One of the city's two main hospital networks is testing an AI algorithm intended to help administrators plan emergency room staffing and accelerate the admission of patients.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2022