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Health minister says he aims to launch national pharmacare program by next April
OTTAWA - Health Minister Mark Holland says he hopes to launch a national pharmacare program by April 1, 2025. A pharmacare bill drafted by the Liberals and the NDP has made its way through the House o...
Jun 19, 2024
Canada's population grew to top 41 million in the first quarter: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population topped 41 million people in the first quarter of this year as it grew by 0.6 per cent. The agency says the population reached 41,012,563 on Apr...
Jun 19, 2024
Ontario's open single-game sports-betting industry continues to thrive.
TORONTO - Ontario's single-game sports betting industry is on a winning streak. On Wednesday, iGaming Ontario (iGO) released a report that states the industry contributed $2.7 billion to Ontario's gro...
Jun 19, 2024
Environment Canada says the extreme heat is continuing today in Ontario and Quebec
Central and southern Ontario and much of western Quebec are forecast to experience another day of sweltering weather. Environment Canada's heat warnings say daytime highs are expected to hit 30 to 35 ...
Jun 19, 2024
On-field woes, challenging economy led to $1.1M loss for Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders hope a bounce-back on the field will lead to a similar return to form in its finances.The CFL club reported a $1,103,872 loss during the 2023-24 financial year.The club's ...
Jun 19, 2024
In the news today: NATO head to visit Ottawa and Fans on edge as Oilers remain alive
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... NATO secretary-general visiting Ottawa The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in...
Jun 19, 2024
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to meet with prime minister in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in Ottawa today. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is also slated to give a speech at an event hosted by the NATO Associa...
Jun 19, 2024
Federal government decision expected on controversial B.C. fish farms
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce the way forward for fish farms along British Columbia's coast. The ocean-pen aquaculture operations have been a flashpoint between First Nations...
Jun 19, 2024
Down and stressed after early losses, Oilers fans getting their confidence back
EDMONTON - When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it's understandable that anxiety ...
Jun 19, 2024
Cooler temps and rain could help corral blazes that forced thousands to fee New Mexico village
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) - Cooler weather - and the chance of rain - could bring some relief this week to firefighters battling blazes in southern New Mexico that killed one person, damaged hundreds of stru...
Jun 18, 2024
