65 m. ago Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 40 million people around the world, including about 800,000 in Canada.

Culture

1 hour ago MP pensions have increased 11.4% over last two years, according to new Treasury Board report

Annual MP pensions averaged $81,140 last year, an increase over the last two years based on cost-of-living indexing

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2 h. ago Happy Birthday, Moo Deng: The world’s beloved pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng went viral on TikTok shortly after she was born when her keeper began sharing sweet videos of her going about her day.

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2 h. ago CUPE 5525 Members Receive Support From the Ontario Nurses Association as Strike Drags on at Villa Colombo

TORONTO — Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged […]

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3 h. ago Pellerin: Scrambling for safety — how to make pedestrian crossings less dangerous

Small towns and big cities — including in Canada — have introduced a low-cost option to help people cross the road safely at major intersections. How about in Ottawa?

Events

4 h. ago Homebuyers may not factor in true cost of ownership when borrowing

Buyers need to budget for the extra costs associated with closing a home purchase beyond its list price to the ongoing costs of its upkeep.

Economics

4 h. ago Dramatic video shows Georgia cops breaking window to rescue kids from scorching car

Heartbreaking body-cam footage shows authorities in Georgia smashing a car window to save two children, who were soaked with sweat after being left alone for 41 minutes. Cobb County deputies responded to 911 calls about two young children crying inside a parked vehicle a mall in Atlanta. “I am standing outside of the Dick’s (Sporting […]

Society

11 h. ago Behavox AI cuts compliance teams’ investigation times by over 40%

Intelligent Archive drives cost efficiency and ROI by unifying data and applying specialized LLM LONDON & MONTREAL — Behavox, the leading provider of AI-driven governance and compliance solutions, today announced the success of its Intelligent Archive product in unifying structured and unstructured data for regulatory archiving and supervision to drive cost efficiency within compliance operations. […]

Economics

12 h. ago Best Amazon Prime toy deals: LEGO, Melissa & Doug, Nerf and more!

This Amazon Prime Day, save up to 42% on the hottest brands and toys for kids.

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13 h. ago Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE pleads for her release

Paula Callejas, 45, has been detained by ICE three months, moving between multiple detention centres and costing her family $25,000 in legal fees.

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14 h. ago Manipal Hospitals Buys Sahyadri for $700 Million from Canada’s OTPP

Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. has acquired a majority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals for about $700 million, adding to a flurry of health care deals in India and challenging the dominance of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

Economics

18 h. ago Toronto house that's internet famous for giant skeleton is for sale

If you've ever walked down Davenport Road in Toronto, chances are you've done a double-take in front of one home known for a very tall, very bony local celebrity.Affectionately known as Bones, the 12-foot skeleton on the front lawn of 2043 Davenport Rd. has become a neighbourhood icon and low-key internet legend thanks to homeowner and realtor Samantha Fraser's delightfully weird sense of humour.Over the years, Bones has been transformed into Barboo, Chappell Roan of The Pink Bony Club, and more. Yes, there are costumes. Yes, they're fabulous.The front entrance. But while Bones brings the drama, the house itself is all calm vibes and cozy charm.A home office. Now listed for $1,389,000, this four-bed, three-bath semi is surprisingly spacious, impeccably maintained, and—according to Fraser—shockingly quiet for being on a main street.The living room. From the outside, it looks modest (aside from the towering skeleton in the front yard), but step ins...

Technology

22 h. ago ‘Hell to pay’: Health advocate fumes, MPPs silent over LHSC lawsuits

A leading London health-care advocate says he’s not surprised that London’s largest hospital is going after former hospital executives and others in two lawsuits alleging fraud and negligence in failing to stop it, because “rumours” abounded about money flowing out of the hospital. London Health Sciences Centre, one of Ontario’s largest hospitals, has filed two […]

Science

23 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Why cheaper internet is costing Canadians billions

WATCH: Government bodies such as the CRTC are full of idiots making dumb decisions that will drive away investment. Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how something must be done. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to […]

Economics

23 h. ago Just for Laughs founder says his life has been ruined by sex assault allegations

MONTREAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon says he’s been treated like a pariah in the eight years since he was publicly accused by multiple women of sexual assault. The disgraced former comedy mogul says the allegations have ruined his life and cost him his company. Rozon is being sued by nine women for […]

Events

25 h. ago Foster dad cleared by cops after airline staff accuse of him of trafficking teen girls

An American man was cleared of any wrongdoing after he was accused by police of trafficking two young Hispanic girls on a flight to Colorado. Jim Niven, who lives in Costa Rica, said he was travelling on July 2 with girls he has legal guardianship over to visit his three adult children in Denver — […]

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28 h. ago AI tools and doctor shortage leading to rise in DIY diagnosis, Ontario docs say

Doctors say the advent of AI and a lack of access to primary care are feeding a rising trend in people trying to diagnose and treat themselves online. They say the risks include trying remedies posted on social media that are unsafe, delaying seeking legitimate medical treatment and being financially exploited by paying for things […]

Science

28 h. ago Defence expected to find operational savings even as its budget balloons

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence will not be spared from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cost-cutting drive — even though overall defence spending is set to balloon in the coming years. Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne sent letters to cabinet ministers Monday asking them to find savings of 7.5 per cent in their budgets starting […]

Events

29 h. ago Halifax has among highest child care costs across Canadian cities: new study

Halifax's median daycare fees were more expensive than those in Toronto, Oakville, Ottawa and all other Atlantic cities studied.

Economics

32 h. ago Insultes, menaces et crachats au FEQ: un geste homophobe peut

Un témoignage bouleversant partagé sur TikTok par un jeune homme de 19 ans a soulevé des questions concernant la protection juridique des victimes.

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