Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals
EDMONTON - An Alberta surgical company named in allegations that government officials interfered to offer up sweetheart deals for private clinics says the claims are false. The Alberta Surgical Group ...
Feb 07, 2025
A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progre...
Feb 07, 2025
Marineland euthanizes seven-year-old beluga whale after medical struggles
Marineland has euthanized a seven-year-old beluga whale after a long battle with several different medical conditions, making it the 18th such whale to die at the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attracti...
Feb 07, 2025
Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail
The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their plans on how to get primary care to millions of people without a family doctor. NDP Leader Marit Stiles promised to connect every Ontarian to a f...
Feb 07, 2025
Manitoba government puts up $72M to add beds to care home in east Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is spending $72 million to expand a personal care home in the Transcona area of Winnipeg. The government says the money will add 90 private beds to Park Manor Person...
Feb 06, 2025
Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries
EDMONTON - Alberta's front-line health provider says it will stop awarding contracts to firms at the centre of an auditor's investigation into what the Opposition NDP calls unprecedented allegations o...
Feb 06, 2025
New Brunswick health platform hard to access for francophones: languages commissioner
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's official languages commissioner says her office has received dozens of complaints from people who could not receive service in French on the province's eVisitNB health pl...
Feb 06, 2025
Community groups say Canadians are scared as hate crimes are rising
OTTAWA - As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders warn of a rising tide of hate around the world, community groups in Canada say they're getting more and more calls from frightened people. A...
Feb 06, 2025
Wage increases, staffing levels drive up health costs, Manitoba report says
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government promised to control health-care costs Wednesday as it released audits of several health bodies and saw the departure of two chief executive officers. The Winnipeg Re...
Feb 05, 2025
N.S. woman plans surgery in United States after winning court case against province
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotia woman who fought to have the provincial government pay for out-of-country treatment for a painful leg condition is preparing for surgery in New Jersey. Jennifer Brady won her a...
Feb 05, 2025
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