The doctor is no longer in the house. Best known for his seven year acting run as Dr. Jason Seaver, the psychiatrist father in the popular American TV sitcom Growing Pains, Canadian actor Alan Thicke suffered a heart attack while… »
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Polar vortex brings frigid winter temperatures
The polar vortex is making itself felt already, and winter doesn’t arrive until December 21st. Following a mild El Nino winter last year, Canadians were warned this winter would be very different. Now an arctic ridge of high pressure is… »
Marijuana legalisation: task force recommendations released
Marijuana legalisation is now a step closer to reality in Canada. A government appointed task force released its recommendations today, and the initial reaction seems quite positive. People over 18 should be able to carry up to 30 grams of… »
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Update: legal challenge to Canada’s public health care
One of the most serious legal challenges to Canada’s public health care system is wrapping up its first session in the British Columbia Supreme Court. Dr Brian Day who operates his own surgical centre, the Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver,… »
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News of Russian hacking in U.S. election called ‘explosive’
The head of the British Secret Intelligence Service has added his voice to U.S. officials’ complaints about Russian cyber-interference in domestic political affairs. U.S. Central Intelligence officials recently said Russia had intervened in the presidential election campaign with the specific… »
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Right-on-red: not in Montreal
Right-on-red-light turns are not allowed on the island of Montreal. The surrounding municipalities, however, have no such ban. Now 15 mayors of the island’s municipalities, are asking for a change in the law. They say it would speed up traffic.… »
Canadians ever more internet connected
A new report shows that while Canadians are concerned about cyber security, they are using more internet-connected devices. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) reports in its annual Internet Factbook that the number of Canadian households with five or more… »
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Canada: Marijuana legalization: recommendations on use, availability
One of the policies the current Liberal government announced while campaigning for the election in late 2015, was the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the reasons to legalize the drug would be to try… »
What’s happening to Canadian churches?
In the news this week, a large well-known church in Montreal will close and be offered for sale. Trinity Memorial was built to accommodate 1,000 people, but as the number of parishioners has diminished the Archdeacon says the costs of… »
Three Canadians cities are tops in health ranking
The cities of Saskatoon, Calgary and Winnipeg have been given an “A” grade in a ranking of health performance of 10 Canadian cities. This is the first time the Conference Board of Canada has compared cities in this way. The… »
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