4 hours ago Media, public discouraged from questioning authority in 2019 federal program: Report

Access to Information records show researchers were paid nearly $370,000 in 2019 to discourage the media and the public from questioning authority in “a fact-checking program” launched by then-Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould. “We encouraged Canadians not just to double check and respond to misinformation and disinformation but to actively spread relevant information they knew […]

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5 hours ago Carney Poised to Enter Race to Replace Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister

Former central banker Mark Carney is poised to announce that he’s jumping into the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party and Canadian prime minister.

Politics

3 hours ago School software data breach affects London Catholic board students, staff

Data of some students and staff at the London District Catholic school board was compromised in a breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information. The board notified staff and students Friday about the data breach of the PowerSchool Student Information System, a program used by boards in Canada and […]

Society

10 hours ago A bunch of tech companies in Toronto are hiring and here are some high

Although the tech industry has been through its ups and downs over the past few years with major layoffs making headlines globally, Toronto continues to be a hub for innovation that attracts everything from renowned tech giants to eager startups.Whether you're a new graduate, someone with a few years of experience, or a seasoned professional, there are lots of open tech opportunities right here in Toronto.Here are some of the tech companies with multiple open positions in Toronto right now.GoogleGoogle's state-of-the-art Toronto office offers some seriously impressive benefits, including access to one-on-one financial coaching, onsite wellness centres, four "work from anywhere" weeks per year, and comprehensive health coverage. As a key hub for the company's Cloud and ads sales team, the office is also home to several marketing, YouTube, and communications divisions.At the moment, there are a handful of open positions in Toronto, including roles like security sales specialist, ...

Economics

7 hours ago Man in his 70s dies after falling through Lake Ontario ice at Toronto Islands

Toronto Police are warning people to stay off frozen lakes, rivers and ponds after a man in his 70s died Friday morning at the Toronto Islands. Police found his body after the victim fell through the ice and into Lake Ontario in the Lagoon Rd. and Centre Island Pkwy. area at around 9 a.m. Police […]

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10 hours ago US Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday seemed likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company. Hearing arguments in a momentous clash of free speech and national security concerns, the justices seemed persuaded by […]

Technology

2 hours ago Ottawa issues new COVID vaccine guidance, provinces now responsible for purchase

Feds recommend those 80 and older, residents of long-term care homes and the immunocompromised get two doses of the vaccine per year

Science

5 hours ago Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider reinstating some preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court. The federal government appealed to the high court after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with employers who argued they can’t be forced to […]

Transport

5 hours ago Langford envisions its own ‘Central Park,’ but dozens of tenants to be displaced

Residents of the park are being given five years to stay, at which point the city says it will buy their manufactured homes for their assessed value, plus 10 per cent.

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9 hours ago Provincial health plan coverage for primary care by nurse practitioners, midwives in 2026

Health minister said charging patients for those services isn't consistent with universal health care

Politics

7 hours ago Ottawa public elementary schools could lose French programs, redraw catchments in bold new plan

A new report recommends changes to how OCDSB elementary schools deliver French immersion, phasing out some special needs programs and more.

Society

14 hours ago $60M deficit has Algonquin College close Perth campus, consider job and program cuts

The college expects a $32-million loss in revenue this year, and expect a deficit of $96 million by 2027, which they say forces the closure.

Economics

8 hours ago ‘L.A. was on fire and everything changed’: Sask. residents evacuate amid blaze

As fires take over the Los Angeles area, some Saskatchewan residents have been forced to flee.

Events

8 hours ago Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinjures Achilles, has surgery and will miss ’significant’ time in 2025

Deshaun Watson’s already unstable future with the Browns is even shakier. Watson may miss the entire 2025 season after Cleveland’s polarizing quarterback ruptured his Achilles tendon for the second time in three months and underwent another operation that could put his career in jeopardy. The setback could end Watson’s unsteady stay with the Browns, who […]

Science

8 hours ago After signing Ridly Greig, Ottawa Senators now must get their act together

'It's exciting. I'm fired up to be a Sen for the next four years ... I'm just grateful to the staff for believing in me'

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14 hours ago Federal changes could result in a sea change in delivery of primary care

Nurse practitioners could soon bill OHIP directly under federal changes that represent a sea-change in the delivery of primary care.

Politics

11 hours ago Après Québec, Ottawa suspend son incitatif de 5000$ à l’achat d’un véhicule électrique

Victime de son succès, le programme fédéral d’incitatif à l’achat de véhicules électriques sera suspendu au plus tard le 31 mars prochain.

Society

11 hours ago WWE legend Jim Ross says troubled star Sunny offered to ‘take care of him’ after wife’s death

'Yeah, I'm a good girlfriend. I can cook. I'll take care of you in the bedroom. Blah, blah, blah, and we can have a great time'

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10 hours ago Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands picket Providence hospitals

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some 5,000 hospital health care workers walked off the job Friday as they picketed all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, in what the state health workers union described as the largest health care strike in Oregon history — and the first to involve doctors. Most of those participating in the open-ended […]

Science

14 hours ago Algonquin College to close Perth campus in 2026, citing financial strain

The college expects a $32-million loss in revenue this year, and expect a deficit of $96 million by 2027, which they say forces the closure.

Transport

10 hours ago How far could Trump go using ‘economic force’ to try and annex Canada?

Experts look at possibilities, from tariffs to economic pain usually reserved for the U.S.'s worst enemies

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15 hours ago Provinces to begin funding nurse practitioners for primary care by 2026

Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. 

Politics

15 hours ago David Staples: University of Alberta wise to get ahead of fierce backlash against DEI

The University of Alberta is trail-blazing on a critical issue, becoming the first university in Canada to reform its DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) program. U of A president Bill Flanagan signalled the change in a piece he wrote for the Edmonton Journal where he focused on controversial aspects of DEI programs — or EDI […]

Society

12 hours ago Police search for missing sisters who vanished during night walk in Scotland

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen walking on a bridge in central Aberdeen in the early hours of Jan. 7.

Events

12 hours ago A cut in January, then a pause: what jobs data means for Bank of Canada and interest rates

Although the jobless rate fell in December, it is still up 0.9 percentage points from a year ago, when it was 5.8 per cent

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16 hours ago Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

TORONTO — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. Holland says regulated health-care professionals who aren’t doctors will be able to bill the government for medically necessary services that would otherwise be provided by a physician. The minister says the […]

Politics

13 hours ago Belleville police expand Collision Reporting Centre with new online tool

Belleville Police’s Collision Reporting Centre introduces "Start from Home," letting drivers report minor collisions online before visiting.

Events

13 hours ago Canadians now have to pay a fee to travel to the U.K. and here are the rules

Whether you're planning to see the Stonehenge or simply passing through, Canadians now have to pay a fee to travel to the U.K.Canadians must get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for any travel to the country after January 8.An ETA provides permission to travel to the U.K. and applies to travellers who don't need a visa to enter the U.K. It allows you to stay in the country for up to six months.Last year, the U.K. Home Office began rolling out the ETA scheme to digitize its borders by 2025.According to the U.K. Home Office, the ETA was introduced to improve U.K. border security. Applicants must provide their biographic, biometric, and contact details and answer some "suitability questions.""This will increase our knowledge about those seeking to come to the U.K. and prevent the arrival of those who present a threat," states a fact sheet.Global Affairs added that travellers must apply for an ETA before travelling or transiting through the U.K. and must use the passport they us...

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27 hours ago Prospera Energy Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointment and Key Financial Developments

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Leadership AppointmentProspera announces the appointment of Darren Jackson as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 1st, 2025. Darren will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, field optimization programs, and drive operational […]

Politics

15 hours ago Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Lawmakers in Greece began debating proposed legislation on Friday to toughen rules for short-term rentals amid a surge in tourism, including a ban on using converted storage spaces and windowless basements. Renovated warehouses, underground spaces and former industrial properties will be removed from rental platforms under the proposed changes, including locations […]

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16 hours ago How Thames Valley officials are pushing to improve sagging EQAO scores

The London area’s largest school board is taking steps to get its standardized testing results on track, senior staff say.

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