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[ad_1] Canada’s pharmacare bill has officially become a reality after it officially passed through the Senate Thursday and received royal assent. That means many will soon have access to more medications, including those for diabetes and contraception, which are deemed essential and can cost hundreds or thousands out of pocket each year, though specific provincial … Read more
[ad_1] The Ontario government is looking into reforming its name change system after brothers convicted in the U.S. of helping Iran evade sanctions were able to legally adopt new identities in the province. “The ability to change one’s name should not be a loophole for evading justice,” said Matthew D’Amico, spokesperson for Todd McCarthy, the … Read more
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in London said Friday that 40 more women have made allegations of rape or sexual assault against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed since the BBC broadcast claims by several former employees of the London department store last month. The Metropolitan Police force said … Read more
[ad_1] The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the award was made as the “taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is … Read more
[ad_1] Move over taste testers, there’s a new contender in the world of flavour evaluation — and it’s made out of circuits and sensors. And eventually, scientists say the technology could be used to find contaminants in foods that could make consumers sick, or detect when something is no longer safe to eat. Researchers from … Read more
[ad_1] Canada needs to keep up its presence in Southeast Asia if it wants to benefit from the region’s economic boom, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday as he wrapped up his visit to Laos. Trudeau participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit this week, marking the third time he’s attended the … Read more
[ad_1] Kris Holden-Ried, clad in a dark pea coat and bright red scarf, stands in a patch of sunlight on the edge of Griffin’s Pond in the Halifax Public Gardens, with the early morning light casting a glow on him as he looks across the water. The Canadian-born actor isn’t taking in the sights of the lush … Read more
[ad_1] By Laura Osman The Canadian Press Posted October 10, 2024 6:25 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP is now set to become law after the Senate passed the bill without making any changes. … Read more
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has issued a joint recall with the U.S. and Mexico for multiple models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings due to a suffocation hazard following reports to the company of five infant deaths. According to the agency, if the infant swings are used for sleep or … Read more
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The World Bank’s executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from the United States, Canada and Japan, three sources familiar with the decision said. The only objection to the vote came from Russia, two … Read more
