11 h. ago Even more people will be able to take advantage of Canada's dental care plan next month

More people will be able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) next month.Introduced in 2023, the measure aims to help lower dental costs for those earning less than $90,000 annually.According to the government, the dental care plan will help up to nine million uninsured Canadians get the necessary care.Applications are currently open for the coverage period ending June 30 for eligible seniors aged 65 and over, children under 18 and adults with a valid federal Disability Tax Credit certificate for 2023.In May, the CDCP will expand to allow qualified Canadians ages 18 to 64 to apply for coverage.Canadians already covered by the CDCP will need to renew for the 2025-2026 period before June 1 to avoid a potential gap in coverage. To do so, they'll need to have filed their 2024 tax return and received the notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.Do you qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan?You must meet all four of the following requirements t...

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68 h. ago Town of Petawawa Selects Syntax Strategic to Lead Rebranding Initiative

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Town of Petawawa has selected a leading Canadian communications agency, Syntax Strategic, to develop its new brand identity. The initiative marks an exciting step forward in defining the community’s unique strengths, character and vision for the future. The rebranding project includes developing a new visual identity […]

Economics

2 w. ago Steelworkers Humanity Fund contributes $20,000 in response to humanitarian emergency caused by earthquake in Myanmar

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is donating $20,000 to Oxfam-Québec to support its appeal for the humanitarian emergency following the recent earthquake in Myanmar. Last week, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread destruction. Estimates now put the official death toll at over 2,900 people, with thousands more injured […]

Society

2 w. ago Rescue efforts from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake wind down as death toll exceeds 3,500

BANGKOK (AP) — Long-shot efforts to find survivors from Myanmar’s devastating March 28 earthquake were winding down Monday, as rescue efforts were supplanted by increasing relief and recovery activity, with the death toll from the disaster surpassing 3,500 and still climbing. In the capital, Naypyitaw, people cleared debris and collected wood from their damaged houses […]

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3 w. ago Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 2,700, but survivors still being found

The head of Myanmar’s military government told a forum for relief donations in Naypyitaw that 2,719 people have now been found dead, with 4,521 others injured and 441 missing.

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3 w. ago Earthquake compounds Myanmar’s humanitarian crisis as death toll passes 2,000

The quake could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country that was already one of the world’s most challenging places for humanitarian groups to operate

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3 w. ago Families awaits news of missing workers at site of Bangkok building collapse

BANGKOK (AP) — When the earthquake that hit Myanmar sent its tremors to Thailand, Naruemon Thonglek didn’t immediately know it also had collapsed a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok. Seeing images of the debris on television news later, Naruemon immediately recognized the building where her long-time Burmese partner, his son and four of her […]

Society

3 w. ago Canadian, international relief orgs plan response to Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

Society

3 w. ago Canadian agencies join relief efforts in Myanmar earthquake aftermath

In hours, the death toll has risen to 1,644, with the likelihood numbers will continue to grow as rescuers confirm more casualties over a widespread region.

Culture

3 w. ago King Charles sends ‘deepest possible sympathy’ to Myanmar after earthquake

In his first statement since he was briefly hospitalized on March 27, Charles said that he was 'shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.'

Culture

3 w. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as bodies recovered from rubble

BANGKOK — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The country’s military-led government said in a statement that 1,002 people have […]

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3 w. ago The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake

BANGKOK (AP) — The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,002 people have been killed, with another 2,376 injured and 30 others missing. The earthquake struck midday Friday, followed by several aftershocks, including one that measured 6.4. In Thailand, the quake rocked […]

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3 w. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The new total is a sharp rise […]

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3 w. ago Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, has announced a unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts. An announcement issued Saturday night said its armed wing, the People’s Defense Force (PDF) will implement a two-week pause in offensive military operations starting Sunday in earthquake-affected […]

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3 w. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

Earthquake struck midday Friday followed by several aftershocks including one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude

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3 w. ago Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,600 as more bodies recovered from the rubble

Earthquake struck midday Friday followed by several aftershocks including one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude

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3 w. ago Canadian company bypasses UN agency and seeks U.S. approval to start deep

If the U.S. government granted Vancouver's Metals Company permission to mine in international waters 'it would be a major breach of international law,' said one lawyer

Economics

3 w. ago Earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, killing scores in two countries

Full extent of death and destruction was not immediately clear, particularly in Myanmar, which is embroiled in a civil war

Events

4 w. ago 9thCO Achieves Storyblok Silver Partner Status, Solidifying Expertise in Headless CMS Migrations

TORONTO, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 9thCO, a Canadian digital experience agency, today announced it has achieved Silver Partner status with Storyblok, a testament to the agency’s deep expertise in headless CMS solutions and its commitment to delivering exceptional digital experiences for clients of varied sizes. This prestigious partnership recognizes 9thCO’s extensive experience with […]

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