Doctors in Quebec are up in arms over a recent provincial law that imposes a new payment system on physicians and prohibits them from using pressure tactics to oppose the policy. Meanwhile, neighbouring provinces are openly courting Quebec doctors seeking greener pastures. Here are five things to know about the ongoing battle between physicians and the provincial government. How…
The federal government is advising Canadians to avoid travelling to certain parts of the Caribbean as Hurricane Melissa rips through the region. The Category 5 storm left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti on Wednesday, knocking out power and forcing residents from their homes in inundated towns. Global Affairs Canada (GAC)…
Medical specialists in Quebec are planning a legal challenge to a recent law that imposes a new method of remuneration on physicians, which they say violates individual freedoms. The bill, which was fast-tracked through Quebec’s legislature and adopted early Saturday morning, prohibits doctors from using pressure tactics that could interfere with access to care. In response, the Quebec federation…
A senior official working at the Canada Revenue Agency says the agency is looking to artificial intelligence and better training to help call centre agents provide more accurate answers to taxpayers. Melanie Serjak, an assistant commissioner at the CRA, told MPs on a standing committee Tuesday the agency is looking to roll out a more…
A new report on food bank usage across the country is revealing an overall uptick in demand, with Saskatchewan seeing a five-per cent increase from last year. The annual HungerCount report released by Food Banks Canada says nearly 2.2 million people visited food banks across the country in March 2025 — nearly double the amount…
A four-year-old humpback whale has washed up dead near Keats Island in Howe Sound, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is investigating to determine the cause of death. Alex Cole lives in Howe Sound and first heard about the dead whale on Saturday night from a local Facebook group he runs. He drove…
This story may contain graphic details not suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. The mother of a five-year-old girl is calling for regulations to be put in place by a First Nations community in Alberta after her daughter was attacked by dogs. Ashley Jong says her daughter, Camila Hallett, was attacked on Oct. 14…
Warning: This story discusses school violence, sexual assault and suicide. Ten years ago, Dennis Curley went back to what he calls “the scene of the crime” — back inside Classroom 71 of his Ottawa school. The St. Pius X High School alumnus was on a personal mission, bent on getting his life back. For decades,…
REGINA – After a dreadful start to the season, the B.C. Lions are heading into the CFL playoffs on a six-game winning streak following a 27-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. With the win, the Lions clinched second place in the West Division and a home playoff game. The victory improved B.C. to…
Protesters from across Alberta gathered Saturday in the southwest Calgary community of West Springs, located in the provincial electoral district of Calgary-Bow — a seat that’s been held by Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides since 2019. The gathering, organized by Public Interest Alberta, saw Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) members and supporters door-knock and drop off yellow…
